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Junior Perspective Christmas in July: National Junior Limousin Show 2018 By Lindsey Gulotta, NALJA treasurer NALJA Board of Directors President: Randa Taylor, TX [email protected] 817-504-6927 Vice President: Dominic Ruppert, IL [email protected] 217-254-2558 Secretary: Hannah Ziegler, OH [email protected] 419-618-2441 Treasurer: Lindsey Gulotta, LA [email protected] 985-351-7674 Ex-Officio: Ethan Freund, CO [email protected] 303-502-4605 Director: Aaron Linhart, IA [email protected] 641-414-5060 Director: Callie Hicks, KY [email protected] 859-699-3893 This year, the 2018 Junior Limousin Show was held in Denver, Colorado. Families traveled from miles away to attend this years “Christmas in July.” To say that the long drives were well worth it would be an understatement. The week kicked off with the much-anticipated tenderfoot social, where juniors were able to participate in games and connect with friends after a long year apart. The week was also started out with the entertaining opening ceremonies, where every junior was recognized, and delicious food was served. After a busy first day, juniors were able to showcase their showmanship skills on day two of the week. This then set the next two show days into full swing. Along with the seriousness of the show, juniors were able to take a break and have fun with satellite events such as the judging contest, public speaking, cow camp, team fitting, and more. As always, the juniors were able to bring high quality cattle, and boast their other many talents throughout the week. As the week came to an end, we hoped everyone had as much fun and memorable times at this year’s Junior Nationals as they do waking up on Christmas morning. Nothing compares to a Limousin Junior Nationals with good cattle, and even better people! I Director: Brooke Falk, KS [email protected] 785-817-2214 Director: Zane Gavette, WA [email protected] 360-389-7105 Director: Tristan Gulotta, LA [email protected] 985-351-7643 Director: Colt Schrader, OK [email protected] 918-704-2397 Staff Advisor: Katie Campbell [email protected], 913-683-1415 LIMOUSIN Today | 65