On Saturday, March 1, the annual NY Western District 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest was held at Pioneer Middle School in Cattaraugus County. A total of 76 4-H members represented 22 teams from 5 counties in this event. 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl is a jeopardy-like activity organized and held on a local, regional, state, and national level for youth from ages 8 to 19 who have an interest in learning about the dairy industry. This youth dairy event is a contest in which young people have an opportunity to test their knowledge of dairy cattle, dairy products and current issues in the dairy industry.
The results are as follows:
Beginner Division Individual Results: 1. Evan Mierzwa Chautauqua 2. Westyn Bruyer Chautauqua 3. Matthew Niefergold Erie 4. Eli Vranich Wyoming 5. Colt Conklin Cattaraugus 6. Miranda Ritter Cattaraugus 7. Charlotte Bliss Wyoming 8. Justin Jackson Niagara 9. Dale Perry Chautauqua 10. Travis Bedford Niagara |
Junior Division Individual Results: 1. Tyler Crowell Chautauqua 2. Esther Heineman Wyoming 3. Jolene Mesch Erie 4. Stephen Vranich Wyoming 5. Jordyn Loomis Erie 6. Isabella Jones Chautauqua 7. Loraina Mesch Erie 8. Emelise Runge Chautauqua 9. Blake Hill Cattaraugus 10. Emma Ribaudo Chautauqua |
Beginner Team Results: 1. Chautauqua 2. Chautauqua 3. Niagara/Erie 4. Cattaraugus 5. Wyoming |
Junior Team Results: 1. Chautauqua 2. Erie 3. Wyoming 4. Wyoming 5. Chautauqua |
Senior Division Individual Results: 1. Hayden Ayers Wyoming 2. Larsen Swan Chautauqua 3. Michellynn Schroeder Niagara 4. Ashley Youngers Wyoming 5. Bella Muck Niagara 6. Leslie Mesch Erie 7.Grace Meyer Chautauqua 8. Justin Mesch Erie 9. Titus Skillman Wyoming 10. Abigail Carlberg Chautauqua |
Senior Team Results: 1. Wyoming 2. Chautauqua 3. Erie 4. Niagara 5. Erie |