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Bringing home the Grand Champion Grey Bull award was Mr. FD 70/6, bred and exhibited by Randy Rogers of Bowie, Texas. The bull was born August 2006, and is sired by Mr. V8 793/5. He was also the Senior Champion Grey Bull.

The award for Reserve Grand Champion Grey Bull went to 1S MR MAGESTIC 69/7 shown by Briana Bishop from Trenton, Florida. He is a May 2007 bull, and is sired by Mr. Diamond A 55/1. He was also the Calf Champion Grey Bull.

Grand Champion Red Bull honors were presented to Dustin Fairchild from Maringouin, Louisiana, with MR JS/OZ BLUE BAYOU. Born on February 2006, he is sired by Mr. OZ Tarzan 101. This bull was also the Senior Champion Red Bull.

The Reserve Grand Champion Red Bull award went to MR L A PASPPORT’S JOKER 27 shown bay Fallon Plaisance from Kentwood, Louisiana. He is an April 2007 bull. His sire is +HK Passport and he was also the Junior Champion Red Bull.

The Grand Champion Grey Female award was won by JLT MS SHANNON 631 bred and exhibited by Janie Tipp from Sealy, Texas. She was calved May 2006. Her sire is JDH Jordan Manso, and she was also the Senior Champion Grey Female.

MISS V8 649/6 shown by Rennie Rogers from Bowie, Texas was Reserve Grand Champion Grey Female. 649/6 was born February 2006, and is sired by Mr. V8 924/5. She was also the Reserve Senior Champion Grey Female.

Taking the Grand Champion Red Female award was MISS HVR 7/892 shown by Tyler Webb from Gilmer, Texas. She is a May 2007 calf, and is sired by Mr. HVR Xceptional 3/755. This heifer was also the Calf Champion Red Female.

The Reserve Grand Champion Red Female was awarded to Amie Ferguson from Roanoke, Louisiana showing LADY H VANESSA 914/6. Her date of birth is November 2006. She is sired by DB Southern Style 35/1, and she was also the Senior Champion Red Female.

Haley Herzog from Robinson, Texas, was named the Grand Champion Showman of the "All American." She emerged from the field of contestants by winning the 12-Year-Old Showmanship Class, then later being named Intermediate Champion Showman. Haley is the daughter of Kevin and Natalie Herzog and granddaughter of Trish Collins.

Nathan Pond, Wolfforth, Texas, ended his junior show career in style with a big win as Reserve Grand Champion Showman. Nathan had previously won the 18-Year-Old Showmanship Class, and was named Senior Champion Showman. He is the son of Dr. Kevin and Janice Pond.

Below is a tentative list of the upcoming All Americans and their locations. If your state is interested in hosting an All American, please contact the AJBA office.

• 2009 "All American" - Bryan, Texas Date: June 29-July 4
Click here for a brochure highlighting the new Bryan facilities which will be the site of the 2090 All American.
• 2010 "All American" - Louisiana

June 29, 2009 (Monday) Facilities available for cattle.
June 30, 2009 (Tuesday)
7:00 a.m.	AJBA Board of Directors Meeting
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.	Queen and Princess Contest Meeting
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.	Exhibitor Registration Autograph Contest begins
10:00 a.m.	All cattle must be in place.
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Weighing and Measuring of cattle
1:30 p.m.	Photography and Poster Contest Judging
2:00 p.m.	Public Speaking contest
6:30 p.m.	"All American" Opening Ceremonies
7:00 p.m.	Welcome Supper

July 1, 2009 (Wednesday)
8:00 a.m.	Showmanship Contest

July 2, 2009 (Thursday)
8:00 a.m.	Bred and Owned Judging
2:30 p.m.	Queen and Princess Tea and Interview
4:00 p.m.	Shawnee Bailey Nominee Interviews

July 3, 2009 (Friday)
8:00 a.m.	Female Judging
3:00 p.m.	AJBA Membership Meeting Autograph Contest Concludes Herdsman Quiz

July 4, 2009 (Saturday)
8:00 a.m.	Bull Judging
1:30 p.m.	Quiz Bowl
6:30 p.m.	Awards Banquet
9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.	Dance

Hotels:
Hilton (Headquarters)	Hampton Inn	Comfort Suites
801 University Drive East College Station, TX 77845 979-693-7500 Room Rate: $99	925 Earl Rudder Freeway South College Station, TX 77845 979-694-2100 1-800-HAMPTON Room Rate: $89	Located on University Drive, near Hilton 979-268-5500 Room Rate: $99.95
LaQuinta	Travelodge Inn at Chimney Hall
607 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77845 979-696-7777 Room Rate: $89	901 University Drive East College Station, TX 77845 979-260-9150 Roon Rate: $75

Camper Spots:
Camper spots are available at the fairgrounds for the rate of $25/night. Camper spots will be booked through the Texas Junior Brahman Association. More information will be available at a later date.

Rooms must be blocked by June 6th to get the Brahman Group Rate!!!

The AJBA is open to juniors ages 8-21.
Contact Chris Shivers, Youth Activities Director for information on getting involved in the AJBA.

Thank you Vita Ferm for your scholarship donations at the All American!

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			Thanks to everyone who helped volunteer to make the 2008 All American a great success! We especially thank the ABBA members from Arkansas for their great effort, planning, and hospitality. Also thank you to the members of the ABBA Youth Activitites committee who volunteered. And a BIG thank you to the AJBA Board of Directors for all of their hard work! Looking forward to next year's "All American" to be hosted in Texas.

	"all american" national junior brahman show winner photos FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, (June 23-29, 2008) – Junior Brahman exhibitors from 10 states arrived in Arkansas ready to compete in the 2008 National Junior Brahman Show on June 23-29, 2008. There were a total of 350 head of cattle, judged by Mark Ebeling of Cleburne, Texas.

	Future Locations for "All American" National Junior Brahman Shows

	join Ajba: The AJBA is open to juniors ages 8-21. Contact Chris Shivers, Youth Activities Director for information on getting involved in the AJBA.

	Australian Exchange Program Applications Available: Are you an AJBA Member between 18 & 21 years of age and looking for an all expense paid trip to Australia ? Each year AJBA sends one lucky member to Australia to spend up to three months learning more about the Brahman breed and the Australian breeders. This is a very fun and educational trip and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. The time of the trip can be altered to fit the recipients schedule.

	Junior Board elections are held each summer. Each state is given seats on the junior board based on their state membership, and directors are elected within their state. The junior board members assist at the AJBA All American and the International Brahman Show. They also represent the AJBA at various events in their home states. Contact Chris Shivers for information on getting involved in the AJBA Junior Board.