Bernadette O'Rourke Youth Extension Specialist 286 Animal Sciences 1675 Observatory Dr. Madison, WI 53706 Tel: 608-263-4304 Email: borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu Biographical Information
Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association

National Quiz Bowl Team - Marathon County
Competed at AKSARBEN, Omaha, NE in September
Team Members: Melanie Zernicke, Michael Henaman, Vincent Vignalli and Amy Henaman
Coaches: Jon & Joann Brubacher
3rd place overall

National Meats Team - Dodge County
Competed at Kansas City, MO in October.
Team Members: Alexus Butler, Cassandra Meyer, Christopher & Kelly Vierck
Kelly Vierck - 9th in judging; Cassie Meyer - 8th in beef judging and pork judging; Alexus Butler - 4th in beef judging, 2nd in pork judging, 6th in total judging. Team was 8th overall, 6th in beef, 2nd in pork, 6th in retail,4th in total judging and reasons.
Coach: Rebecca Doman

National Livestock Team -
Competed at Kansas City, MO in October
Team Members: Ty Bayer, Jessica and Jared Radcliffe and Kelsi Smerchek
Coach: Dan Smerchek and Scott Bayer
Team overall: 5th in Beef, 5th in Swine, 4th Overall
Ty Bayer: 1st in sheep, 4th overall

National Skillathon Contest - Marathon County
Competed at NAILE, Louisville, KY in November.
Team Members: Ty, Calli Bayer and Jessica, Jared Radcliffe
Team placed 11th overall, Jessica Radcliffe placed 9th individually.
Coach: Renee Radcliffe

National Livestock Team- Grant County
Competed at Denver, CO in January 2010
Team Members: Shea Esser, Kelli Retallick, Brian and Amanda Patterson
12th overall, 4th in sheep. Kelli Retallick 6th in sheep and 18th overall
Coach: Dennis Patterson