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2010-2011
85th Little International
Committee Chairs
Jon Leadbetter

Jon Leadbetter, is a senior majoring in Agriculture Education. He is the son of Gerry and Linda Leadbetter from Finley, ND. Jon currently serves as the club's President and also will coordinate all the sponsorship and awards for Little "I" winners as the Awards Chair. He also participated in Ham Curing, Kiddie Days, and Ag Olympics.

Jon Leadbetter
Christine Wanner, is the daughter of Scott and Carrie Wanner of Wishek, ND. She is a sophomore double majoring in Agriculture Education and Animal Science. Christine is active in PAS, Honor Commission, Collegiate Cattlewomen's and Judging Club. Within S/S, she has been a past beef showman, on the arena committee, and also participated in Ag Olympics. As Ad Sales/Design Co-Chair, Christine heads the committee that collects and designs all of this year's ads.
Samantha Froelich

Samanth Froelich is the daughter of Kurt and Susan Froelich from Dickinson, ND. She has been an active member of S/S, participating in Kiddie Days, Chili Cook-Off, Homecoming and currently serves as Treasurer. As Ad Design Co-Chair, Sam has helped orchestrate all the ad sales, which is the main Little "I" fundraiser. She is a junior majoring in Finance and is also a member of the Collegiate Cattlewomen's, Judging Club and College of Business Legacy Peer Leaders.

Michael Heinrich

Michael Heinrich is a sophomore majoring in Animal Science. He comes to us from Medina, ND and is the son of Tammy and Gene Heinrich. He currently serves as the Recreation Co-Chair and participated in Chili Cook-Off, Kiddie Days and Ag in the Classroom. He served as a Pooper Scooper for the 84th Little "I". As Arena Co-Chair he is behind the sparkle in Shepperd Arena. The Arena Committee cleans, paints and maintains Shepperd during the month of Little "I".

Nick Austin

Nick Austin is a sophomore in the Crop and Weed Science proogram and is the son of Orlyn and Debbie Austin from Westhope, ND. As Arena Co-Chair, Nick spent many hours painting, cleaning and hanging streamers and is one of the key factors behind yearly transformations. Nick also serves as this year's New Member Co-Chair, plays intramurals, as well as participating in Little "I", homecoming and Ag Olympics.

Nick Austin

Kathryn Smith is a sophomore majoring in Pre-Medicine and Zoology. She is very active on campus, as she is a member of the Pre-Med Association, Students Today Leaders Forever, Archery and Marksmanship Clubs, and Collegiate Cattlewoman's. She also served as a Homecoming Co-Chair. As Art Co-Chair, she has played a fundamental role in the design and artwork decorating the show ring. She is the daughter of Daran and Deb Sagvold.

Jenna Moser

Jenna Moser is the daughter of Jon and Lori Moser from Morris, MN. She is a sophomore majoring in Agricultural Economics with a minor in Animal Science. She has been busy with S/S, participating in Ag Olympics, Chili Cook-Off and serves as this year's Technology Chair. As Art Co-chair, Jenna designed the centerpiece of Shepperd Arena and many other Little "I" promotions. She is also a member of Collegiate Cattlewoman's.

Sarah Schaaf

Sarah Schaaf is a junior majoring in Pharmacy with a minor in Microbiology. She currently serves as the club's CSO Representative. Sarah is also active in the NDSU Choir, Bison Ambassadors and National Society of Collegiate Scholars. As this year's Ag of the Year Chair, Sarah organized the prestigious election the club holds to elect a new honoree. She is the daughter of Michael and Valerie Schaaf of Glen Ullin, ND.

Levi Hall

Levi Hall is currently serving as the Vice President of S/S, therefore he is the Banquet Chair coordinator for the 85th Little "I". Levi has been very active at NDSU, participating in Bison Ambassadors, Ag Business Club and Judging Club, where he served as the club calf manager. He is a junior majoring in Agribusiness with a minor in Animal Science and is the son of Curt and Leann Hall of Berthold, ND.

Aaron Steckler

Aaron Steckler is a junior majoring in Agricultural Economics from Mandan, ND. He is the son of John and Gloria Steckler. In S/S, he served as the Turkey Co-Chair and also is a member of the NDSU PAS/Collegiate FFA. As Concessions Co-Chair, Aaron played a key role in staffing, organizing and monitoring the concessions stand for the Little "I" show. Stop in and visit him in the meat lab for snack!

Katie Ramberg

Katie Ramberg is the daughter of Charles and Roberta Ramberg from Tioga, ND. She has participated in past Little "I's", Chili Cook-Off, Ag Olympics, and is also a member of the Collegiate Cattlewoman's. She is a junior majoring in Animal Science with an Extension Educator minor. For this position, Katie organized the concessions available during the Friday judging contest and Saturday show.

Laura Steffan

Laura Steffan is the daughter of Chuck and Annette Steffan of Belfield, ND. She has quickly become involved in S/S by participating in intramuralsk and homecoming. Laura is also active in Freshman Leadership Organization and Collegiate Cattlewomen's. She is a freshman in Agricultural Economics and Animal Science. The Contestant Feed committee organized all of the lunches for the judging contest on Friday.

Mattea Haux

Mattea Haux is the daughter of Steve and Sandy Haux of Kindred, ND. As Contestant Feed Co-Chair, she organized the dinner provided for all contestants after the morning show. Mattea also has participated in the Beef and Ham curing contests in Little "I" and is a member of the Judging Club and Collegiate Cattlewomen's. She is a sophomore majoring in Animal Science with an Extension Education minor.

Katie Kresbach

Katie Kresbach is the daughter of Tim and denise Kresbach of Max, ND. She is a junior majoring in Criminal Justice with a Psychology minor. She serves as a Bison Ambassador, as well as her S/S activities which include homecoming, blood drives, and served as last year's Contestant Feed Co-Chair. As Co-Chair of Entertainment and Flowers, Katie was in charge os all the flowers seen at the night show and banquet.

Marcie Kohler

Marcie Kohler is the daughter of Gary and Julie Kohler from Benedict, ND. She is a junior in the Veterinary Technology program with a largo animal Vet Tech minor. She has participated in past Little Internaionals, serving as Concession Co-Chair and also participated in Chili Cook-Off and Riding on Angles' Wings. As Entertainment & Flowers Co-Chair, Marcie organized the annual Dance in the Chips, which will be held after the night show.

Nicole Richardson

Nicole Richardson is a sophomore majoring in Range Science and is the daughter of Kerry and Brenda Richardson of Hebron, ND. She has been an active member of the club, participating in Ag in the Classroom, Kiddie Days, Ag Olympics, ROAW and serving as this year's Animal Welfare Co-Chair. Her other campus activities include Judging Club and PAS.

Levi Rue

Levi Rue is a Pre-Vet major from Sheyenne, ND. He is a senior at NDSU and is the son of Greg and Brenda Rue. Levi has become increasingly active in the club and participates in Chili Cook-Off, Kiddie Days, and Little I. As one of three Ethics Co-Chair, Levi is responsible in assuring the ethical and respectful treatment of the livestock.

Adam Hamilton

Adam Hamilton, son of Lynne and Dave Hamilton of Stillwater, MN, has been named the Ethics Co-Chair for the 85th Little International. He is a senior majoring in Agriculture Economics. His activities in the club include Reserve Champion Little "I" Showman, Little "I" Champion Swine Showman, Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days, and Ag in the Classroom.

Lacy Wulfekuhle

Lacy Wulfekuhle is a junior in the Agriculture Economice program with a minor in Animal Science. She is the daughter of Joe and Nancy Wulfekuhle from Wolverton, MN. She has participated in Chili Cook-Off, Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days and Homecoming events. She also is a member of the Kappa Delta Soriety. As Fundraising Chair, Lacy has helped design and order all of the clothing items for sale for the 85th Little "I".

Whitney Hanson

Whitney Hanson is is a sophomore majoring in Agriculture Education. She is the daughter of Jack and Debbie Hansen of Berthold, ND. Besides serving as this year's New Member Co-Chair, Whitney also participates in Little "I", Kiddie Days, Ag Olympics, and Homecoming events. As Fundraising Co-Chair, Whitney has coordinated and gathered items for the 85th Little"I" silent auction, which is a great fundraiser.

Caitlin Pearson

Caitlin Pearson is a junior from Hettinger, ND and is the daughter of Dave and Lynette Pearson. She is studying Elementary Education and has participated in Intramurals, Homecoming, Kiddie days, Chili Cook-Off and was a past sheep showman in Little "I". As Layout Chair, Caitlin has organized, designed and edited the catalog you are reading. Caitlin also serves as a Big Sister in the Big Brother/Sister program.

Liz Seamands

Elizabeth Seamands is the daughter of Wayne and Jennifer Seamands from Hettinger, ND. She is a sophomore majoring in Animal Science with an Art and Photography minor. Fittingly, Elizabeth will serve as the official photographer of this year's Little "I". She will capture candid moments throughout the process and also shoot all class winners' pictures. She also was the 84th Little "I" Pooper Scooper and serves as this year's historian.

Katie Carlson

Katie Carlson is the Public Speaking Chair. She is a senior from Harris, MN and is majoring in AgBusiness with minors in Animal Science and Marketing. She has been a very active member, serving as current Fundraising Chair and Little "I" Princess. Katie has shown beef ans swine in Little "I" and served on many previous committees. Katie also served as the club's representative on the 2010 Homecoming Court and is a member of the Judging Club, Collegiate Cattlewomens, Ducks Unlimited and the Agribusiness Club. She is the daughter of Randy and Karen Carlson.

Nick Austin

Alyssa Kittleson is a junior majoring in Animal Science. She is the daughter of Robin and Nancy Kittleson of Enderlin, ND. Alyssa currently serves as the club's National Block and Bridle Chair and is involved in Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days, and was an 84th Little "I" showman. With this position of Publicity Co-Chair, Alyssa has sent out press releases promoting all of our chairpersons, award winners and events.

Nick Austin

Jessie Topp, daughter of Jeff and Jan Topp of Grace City, ND, has been maned the Publicity Co-Chair for the 85th Little International. Jessie is a sophomore majoring in Agricultural Communications. She is also active in Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow and Collegiate FFA. As Publicity Co-Chair, Jessie has been responsible for all the press releases covering the show.

Halie Dalzell

Halie Dalzell from Lemmon, SD is a junior majoring in Social Science Education. She is very active at NDSU, serving as Bison Ambassador, Intramural Student Coordinator at Wallmen Wellness Center, and was a past sheep showman at Little "I". She has been named the Queen Chair and organized the royalty election in early November and is currently studying abroad in Scotland. Halie is the daughter of Rich and Annette Dalzell.

Sarah Schiable

Sarah Schaible is the daughter of James and Karen Schaible of Hosmer, SD. Sarah is this years Special Events Co-Chair. She is in charge of taking all the memories from this years' preparations for Little "I" and capturing them in pictures. She is a senior majoring in Veterinary Technology with emphasis in Large Animal Vet Tech and Animal Science. Her past S/S experiences are Riding on Angles' Wings, Kiddie Days and Ag in the Classroom.

Amber Carlson

Amber Carlson is the daughter of Larry Carlson from Finley, ND. She is a junior majoring in Physical, Health, and FACS Education. Accordingly, she currently serves as one of the club's Recreation Co-Chairs and also is involved in AFACS. As Special Events Co-Chair, Amber will capture all of the events and activities of Little "I" and create slideshows to be presented at the night show.

Eric Miller

Eric Miller is a freshman majoring in Agricultural Economics. He is the son of Dan and Rita Miller of Mandan, ND has been named the Technical Committee Co-Chair for the 85th Little International. As Technical Chair, Eric will be responsible for making sure that the lights, slideshow and microphone system all run smoothly during both the morning and night shows.

Lucas Schmaltz

Lucas Schmaltz is a sophomore majoring in Agricultural Education with minors in Animal Science and Extension Education. He has quickly become involved in S/S participating in Ag Olympics, Chili Cook-Off, Kiddie Days, 84th Little "I" showmen, and served as the Turkey Sales Co-chair this year. He also is an Ag Ambassador, member of PAS, and the Ag Education Club. The Technical Co-Chair work closely with the Arena Committee to set up the PA systems, radios, and lighting.

The Little International Supers for 2011...

Mason Lautenschlager

Mason Lautenschlager is this year's Beef Superintendent for the 85th Little "I". Mason is a sophomore majoring in Animal Science and is the son of Mike and Ginger Lautenschlager. Besides staying very active in S/S, Mason is also a member of the Judging Club where he has served as the Assistant Club Calf Manager.

James Kapp

James Kapp is the Assistant Beef Superintendent. He is a junior majoring in Animal Science. James is a past beef showman. He also participates in the NDSU Rodeo Team and the Livestock Judging Team. he is the son of Marlin and Julie Kapp of Steele, ND.

Jordan Fellbaum

Jordan Fellbaum is this year's Dairy Superintendent from Swanville, MN. Jordan is the son of Greg and Linda Fellbaum and is a junior majoring in Animal Science. Jordan has been very active in the S/S Club, serving as past Dairy Assistant, showman, Kiddie Days, and Ag in the Classroom. He is also active in the Bison Dairy Club and ADSA-SAD.

Danelle Hoff

Danelle Hoff is this year's Assistant Dairy Superintendent. Danelle is from Richardson, ND, and is the daughter of Jeff and Merry Hoff. She is a sophomore majoring in Natural Resources Management and minoring in Range Science. She participates in Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days, Little "I", and Ag in the Classroom. She also is involved in ADSA, Bison Dairy Club and Judging Club on campus.
Beth Hendrickx
Beth Hendrickx is this year's Sheep Superintendent. She is the daughter of Jeff and Jolene Hendricks of Bowman, ND. She is a junior majoring in Animal Science with a minor in Ag Business. Besides Beth's involvement in Little "I" and S/S, she is also the President of the Judging Club and a member of the Range Club.

Eric Kleman

Eric Kleman is serving as this year's Assistant Sheep Superintendent. He is the son of Dan and Cynthy Kleman of Ottawa, Ohio. He is a senior in Animal Science. Eric has been very active in the past four years at Little "I" serving as Animal Welfare Co-Chair, Past Sheep and Swine Assistant Superintendants, and showman. Eric was also a member of the 2010 Judging Livestock Team.

Jena Piene

Jena Piene is this year's Swine Superintendent. She is the daughter of Mark and Julie Piene of Vermillion, MN. Jena is a Microbiology major with Animal Science and Chemistry as minors. Besides Little "I", Jena has served as Philanthropy Chair and is the current Secretary for S/S. Jena is also a member of the Meats Judging Team, Ag Ambassadors, Judging Club, and Pre-Vet Club.

Alisha Nord

Alisha Nord is this year's Assistant Swine Superintendent. She is the daughter of Robert and Amber Nord of Wolverton, MN. Alisha is a junior majoring in Agricultural Communications with Extension Education and Animal Science as minors. She stays very active with S/S, Ag Ambassadors, Collegiate Cattlewomens, ACT, and is currently a director on the National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors.

Laiken Aune

Laiken Aune is the Horse Superintendent for the 85th Little International. She is the daughter of Scott and Lyda Aune of Williston, ND. She is a senior majoring in Animal Science and Equine Studies and has become very active in the Saddle and Sirloin Club. She is a past Turkey Sales Co-Chair and has participated in Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days, and Riding on Angels Wings.

Laura Compart

Laura Compart is serving as this year's Assistant Horse Superintendent. Laura is a junior majoring in Agribusiness and Animal Science. She is the daughter of Dean and Kaye Compart of Nicollet, MN. She currently is the Assistant Treasurer for S/S and has participated in Little "I" as a swine showman. Laura is also in NDSU's Horseman's Association and a member of the Intercollegiate Riding Team.

Kelcey Phelps

Kelsey Phelps is this year's Ham Curing Chair. She is the daughter of Rick and Barb Phelps of Breckenridge, MN and is a junior in Animal Science/Pre-Vet. Kelsey has been active in the club and also stays busy with the Meats Judging Team, Judging Club, Pre-Vet Club and Alpha Gamma Delta. Kelsey also works at the NDSU Meat Lab.


Nick Austin

Mike Bjertness is the son of Curt and Joan Bjertness of Kindred, ND. Mike is this year's Ham Curing Co-Chair, this means that he is in charge of making sure all the hams get cured and judged before the Ham Auction during the night show. He is a senior majoring in Crop and Weed Science. He was also a past swine showman.

Cayley Steen

Cayley Steen is a Hippology Co-Chair for the 85th Little International.  She is the daughter of Craig and Patti Steen of Halstad, MN, and is a junior majoring in Animal Science and Equine Studies. Her involvement in the Saddle and Sirloin Club include participating in Ag Olympics, Hippology Committee, and Little “I”. Cayley is also active in NDSU’s Rodeo Club

Caitlin Simek

Caitlin Simek is a Hippology Co-Chair for the 85th Little International. Caitlin is a sophomore majoring in Crop and Weed Science with a minor in Agribusines.   She is the daughter of Dean Simek and Penni Ulmer and is from Fullerton, ND.  She has particpated in Ag Olympics, Chili Cook-Off, Homecoming events, Little “I”, and also is active in Collegiate FFA/PAS. 

 

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