National Jersey Queen
The National Jersey Queen promotes the Jersey breed and represents members of the American Jersey Cattle Association throughout the year at local, state and national events including the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings and the All American Jersey Show. Her reign begins during the National Jersey Jug Futurity of the contest year.
Any female member of the American Jersey Cattle Association (junior or Lifetime) between the ages of 16 and 22 as of January 1 may participate. Applications must be received in the AJCA office by October 15.
Participants are interviewed by a three-member judging panel on Friday evening of the All American Jersey Show. They are also evaluated on Jersey-related activities and essay responses, proposed platform, general dairy and Jersey breed knowledge, and public speaking. The National Jersey Queen is announced at the national junior awards banquet held on Saturday evening of the All American Jersey Show. Two alternate queens are also selected.
The Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund Scholarships provides $1,000 in scholarships for the Queen and alternates, plus financial support for the Queen's travel after her selection.
For more information about participating in or supporting the National Jersey Queen development program, contact the AJCA Communications Department at 614/861-3636, or email info@usjersey.com with "National Jersey Queen" in the subject line.
Read more about 2019 National Jersey Queen Gracie Krahn here.
2019 National Jersey Queen and Court
National Jersey Queen Gracie Krahn, OR
First Alternate Katarina Emerich, NY, and Second Alternate Rileigh Mumbulo, TX
2018
Queen: Abby Shaw, MA
Court: Allison Foster, WI, and Willow Voegtlen, PA
2016
Queen: Maria Jo Noble, PA
Court: Kaila Wussow, WI, and Lena Gourley, OR
2017
Queen: Lakaya Lyon, IA
Court: Allison Foster, WI, and Skylar Buell, MI
2014
Queen: Taylor Leach, KS
Court: Kira Andre, OH, and Emily Chittenden, NY
2015
Queen: Regina Pozzi, CA
Court: Lena Gourley, OR, and Kara Maxwell, IA
2012
Queen: Jessica Smith, MS
Court: Kaitlyn Riley, WI, and Kelli Carstensen, CA
2013
Queen: Sydney Endres, WI
Court: Kira Andre, OH, and Olivia Pearson, NC
2010
Queen: Lena Sweeney, CA
Court: Tera Koebel, MI, and Amber Ettinger, SC
2011
Queen: Cassandra Krull, WI
Court: Cassandra Chittenden, NY, and Kelli Carstensen, CA
2008
Queen: Kristin Hogan, OR
Court: Julie Ozburn, TN, and Katie Wirkus, WI
2009
Queen: Stephanie Kasper, MN
Court: Lauren Brittany Core, KY, and Karessa Mann, CA
2006
Queen: Betty Thompson, OK
Court: Caitlin Kasper, MN, and Stephanie Vostad, SD
2007
Queen: Rachel White, IN
Court: Julie Ozburn, TN, and Ashley Messing, MI
2004
Queen: Lena Magnochi, WA
Court: Sara LaFever, TN, and Carrie Hubbard, MN
2005
Queen: Sara LaFever, TN
Court: Katie Mason, MD, and Kate Rector, CA
2002
Queen: Meggie Issler, OH
Court: Stacey Shipley, OH, and Amy Kaucher, PA
2003
Queen: Nicole Kessenich, WI
Court: Meagan Matlock, IN, and Lindsey Stewart, IA
2000
Queen: Kristin Flowers, OH
Court: Brooke Core, KY, and Kristyn Westergard, UT
2001
Queen: Brooke Core, KY
Court: Sarah Blood, NY, and Christina Huisjen, MI
1998
Queen: Jennifer Kunde, IA
Court: Iris Peeler, SC, and Sarah Bedgar, MD
1999
Queen: Tara Bohnert, IL
Court: Kristyn Westergard, UT, and Roxanne Johnson, OR
1996
Queen: Shelley Thompson, OK
Court: Rachel Goldman, TX, and Jocelyn Busey, OH
1997
Queen: Denise Josi, OR
Court: Iris Peeler, SC, and Suzanne Gee, FL
1994
Queen: Janelle Koontz, PA
Court: Andrea Steer, SC, and Cissy Bigham, TN
1995
Queen: Kari Skiba, MN
Court: Denise Josi, OR, and Jessica Chaney, KY
1992
Queen: Christine Hoewischer, OH
Court: Laura Dufford, VA, and Julie Kirchdoerfer, MO
1993
Queen: Laura Dufford, VA
Court: Karin Chittenden, NY, and Karla Wallace, MN
1990
Queen: Beverly Buckler, FL
Court: Cindy Stewart, WI, and Gini Lin Barlow, KY
1991
Queen: Jessica Chittenden, NY
Court: Gretchen Griewe, OH, and Gini Lin Barlow, KY
1988
Queen: Heidi Dorflinger, CT
Court: Kim Billman, OH, Jennifer White, TN
1989
Queen: Christine Sheesley, NY
Court: Shelly Hoewischer, OH, and Christa Miller, NY
1986
Queen: Cherie Wamsley, WA
Court: Molly Stevens, OH, and Susie Heath, MD
1987
Queen: Lisa Altvater, OH
Court: Katharine Knowlton, CT, and Angie Gaby, TN
1984
Queen: Carol Dreisbach, PA
Court: Patricia Spahr, OH, and Elizabeth Senn, SC
1985
Queen: Sue Hosfield, MN
Court: Melissa Higgs, TN, and Jill Schroeder, OH
1982
Queen: Sara Barlass, WI
Court: Dana Chaney, KY, and Delores Stuckey, MN
1983
Queen: Patricia Dreisbach, PA
Court: Kristin Benson, NY, and Kirsten Clauss, CA
1980
Queen: Mitzi Pfeiffer, OH
Court: Annette Stephenson, IN, and Susan Barnett, KY
1981
Queen: Susan Barnett, KY
Court: Vickie Beckley, MD, and Jennifer Spurlin, TN
1978
Queen: Debra Stiles, VA
Court: Tracy Mohr, OR, and Laura Fisher, OH
1979
Queen: Kelli Kunkel, MO
Court: Patricia Painter, IN, and Darlene Yeaton, ME
1976
Queen: Janet Whitcomb, ME
Court: Carol Reichert, KS, and Jeanann Lemmermen, OH
1977
Queen: Mary Kay Hinton, TN
Court: Tammie Myers, OH, and Lynnae Kasch, WA
1974
Queen: Melanie Reese, TX
Court: Carol Johnson, VA, and Mary Thurston, OH
1975
Queen: Shelly Poll, UT
Court: Helen Sanford, MI, and Darlene Katen, CA
1972
Queen: Ruby Mae Butcher, CAN
Court: Myranel Hinton, TN, and Jeanine Robinson, PA
1973
Queen: Nancy Reichert, KS
Court: Marj Bensend, WI, and Julie Geinger, IN
1970
Queen: Randy Butler, TN
Court: Barbara Whicker, IN, and Karen Richardson, VT
1971
Queen: Marion Owens, WI
Court: Terry Nelson, MN, and Leslie Griffin, IA
1968
Queen: Kevan Reader, IL
Court: Louise Peoples, KS, and Glenda Schurle, KS
1969
Queen: Mary Parr, SC
Court: Glenda Schurle, KS, and Becky McFarland, IN
1966
Queen: Mary Louise Brown, VA
Court: Phyllis Gordon, IN, and Janice Carson, PA
1967
Queen: Bonnie Jo Tuttle, OH
Court: Rebecca Burris, KY, and Kathie Loos, IL
1964
Queen: Carolyn Armentrout, TN
Court: Ellen Brown, VA, and Margaret Sayles, CAN
1965
Queen: Kay Miller, IL
Court: Margaret Sayles, CAN, and Sybil Gano, OH
1962
Queen: Deborah Brewer, OH
Court: Ann Folck, OH; Diana Folck, OH
1963
Queen: Mary Ann Elkin, KY
1960
Queen: Pamela Thorp, OH
1961
Queen: Louise Knolle, TX
1958
Queen: Linda Zerkel, OH
1959
No Queen
1957
Queen: Charlene Nardone, OH
First National Jersey Jug Futurity Queen
The young ladies who were Queen for the first three Jersey Jug Futurities, founded by the Jersey Jug Society,
were 1954, Janet Bain, AL; 1955, Frances Noble, OH; and 1956, Marvel Jean Kagy, OH.