From October 27 to the 30th Kansas City was overrun with Hereford lovers, breeders and supporters from across the nation. I attended along with seven other state queens and Miss Bethany Nolan the 2011 National Hereford Queen. The state queens running for National Queen were: Bridget Beran (Kansas), Atyala Witthun (Nebraska), Amanda Bacon (Arkansas), Devann Gregory (Missouri), Ashton Lierle (Oklahoma), Sarah Smith (Texas) and myself. Also joining us on show day was Karen Roberts (Georgia). Friday evening we had orientation, and then the Hereford homecoming reception, where we got to meet breeders from across the country. Saturday morning were the interviews for National Queen. I was lucky and had an early interview, so my nerves weren't too bad! That afternoon we attended the Annual National Hereford Women's meeting where we introduced ourselves and Miss Bethany thanked them for the opportunity to serve as N. Queen this past year. Following the meeting we went to the Royal for the first time! We attended the Ladies of the Royal sale and sat together. We were also asked to show off our queen waves to show the bidders how to properly place a bid! :) Sunday was the Junior Hereford show followed by the National Open show. We all arrived early to set out the ribbons and take pictures. We then spent the day leading in classes and handing out ribbons and awards. Coronation took place directly before the Grand Champion Bull Selection. Queen Results are as follows:
2012 National Hereford Queen: Amanda Bacon, Arkansas
1st Runner-Up: Alecia Knapp, Iowa
2nd Runner-Up: Devann Gregory, Missouri
Miss Congeniality: Sarah Smith, Texas (Polled)
We all has a wonderful time and I can't wait to see all of the other queens again!
~Alecia Knapp, 2011 IA Hereford Queen
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