2005 National Total Junior Invitational

Aaron competed throughout 2005 to earn a total of 1049 points in Open Junior.  He placed first in his age group AND was the junior handler with the highest number of points overall (regardless of age/class).  As a result of his performance in 2005, Aaron earned an invitation to the National Total Junior Invitational hosted by UKC at Premier in Kalamazoo, MI.  Aaron's hard work paid off in the semi-final round as he was one of five juniors selected to move on to the final round.  The finals is a grueling competition where the top five juniors and the top five seniors went head to head with three judges making the final decision as to placement.  All of the kids had to work for a long time during the final round...but Aaron had to work the hardest. Rummy was only 13 months old and a terrier to boot.  As such, he stood like a champ for the first 20-30mins, but after that, he was bored bored bored.  As a result, he started moving and jumping and licking Aaron.  Aaron had to recover.....and recover....and recover!!  He was the only junior handler who had to continually reposition and "handle" his dog.  Although we were afraid he may be penalized for Rummy's "terrier" puppy behavior, the judges rewarded Aaron's hard work and persistence. Aaron was chosen as the #1 2005 National Total Junior Invitational Winner. 

Ryan and I are so proud of Aaron and his love and commitment to Rummy and the sport of dog showing.  WAY TO GO SON!!!

More semi-final pics to come!	Aaron earns his "golden ticket" into the finals.
Aaron in the ring with Rummy	Aaron working on keeping Rummy still....this poor pup had to stand and "work" for nearly an hour.
On the table as one of the judges examines the Rumster.	Aaron repositions Rummy before the next judge comes over.
Aaron hanging on to Rummy....Rum has a mind of his own!!!	Aaron answering Donna Sullivan's questions.
Last look before he takes Rum off the table.	The panel of judges is taking one final look at Aaron and Rummy after performing a "T" pattern..
Michael Robinson congratulates Aaron on his win.	Getting the official win picture taken
Look at the size of that ribbon!!!

**Special thanks to Kathie Treacy for providing us with some of these pictures

UKC TOTAL JUNIOR STANDINGS
Current Standings for Events Held Through December 31, 2005
Junior Showmanship

 

This is the FINAL Total Junior Standings for 2005.
Important Note: Total Junior certificates with entry forms and invitations to the 2005 Total Junior Competition will be mailed within the next couple of weeks. Make sure that your address information is current with United Kennel Club to ensure that your Total Junior package is properly received. E-mail Tony at tvacha@ukcdogs.com if you are not sure.

 

NOVICE JUNIOR

Region 1   Lottie Ortenzi PA 71 Stevie Bryant (gregory) SC 69 Julia Sterritt MA 68 Caiti Lee VA 60 Gretchen Krug NH 60 Megan Clapp NC 52 Joshua Whelan CT 51 Tori Meacham NY 43 Katherine Young NC 42 Grace Schuster WI 42

Region 2   Jewles Yandt CN 96 Ciara A Rieger NV 84 Mason Gurczynski NV 2

Region 3   Branden Mc Williams KS 70 Tori Martin LA 64 Jenna Pollock IA 45 Chase Ator MN 45 Sara Russo NM 44 Matthew Korotki MD 41 Clair Aguillard LA 41 Kayla Heinz MD 41 Christian Jones OR 39 Nathan Welch MD 35

Region 4   Joseph Yanez CA 75 Donna Cook CA 57 Cassandra Balmonte CA 47 Madison Larsen CO 40 Maci Hass CO 37 Amber Grigsby CA 32 Cori Dever CA 28 Alexis D Garcia TX 28 Lauren Moore OK 21 Alyson Holloway CO 19

Region 5   Samantha Gray FL 110 Paige Downer MI 82 Jean Duckworth IL 60 Amy G Vance FL 60 Marisa Dunker IL 45 Travis Higgins MI 42 J Nicholas Twellman IN 38 Maxine Kidwell OH 38 Trisha Rumler IN 38 Haleigh C Wylie IN 37

OPEN JUNIOR

Region 1   Joshua Brown WA 817 Katelyn Maranda CT 570 Tyler Hunt-gallati NC 427 Amanda King WI 363 Courtney Hays NY 340 Megan Clapp NC 201 Gretchen Krug NH 162 Kira Parkin VA 113 Julia Sterritt MA 106 Kasie Lopes NH 101

Region 2   Ciara A Rieger NV 197 Sadie Cook CN 78 Alecia Villa NV 39

Region 3   Kayla Heinz MD 391 Jenna Pollock IA 314 Lilyana Coleman MD 268 Myesha Rigby UT 244 Broy Hudson AR 194 Wade Evans UT 177 Virginia Bishop OR 148 Kaylee Dove AZ 78 Christian Jones OR 63 Winter Shephard OR 58

Region 4   James Vanliew CA 176 Cori Dever CA 170 Hayley Richardson CA 161 Nikki Gillmann CA 132 Samantha Oesterling CA 101 Catherine S Thomas OK 62 Jordan Holt CA 32 Stuart Demko CO 24 Shea Jonsrud CO 18

Region 5   Aaron Pingel FL 1049 Samantha Miceli MI 563 Jill Clark MI 351 Stephanie Crespo FL 247 Blake Blair MI 189 Elizabeth Robinson MI 175 Samantha Gray FL 154 Dj Kiko OH 123 Murrah Conroy FL 122 Alyssa Mannon MI 115

NOVICE SENIOR

Region 1   Chelsea Ahmann WI 82 Julie M Lee GA 69 Ryan A Hay MA 50 Alexander Latta SC 46 Krystle Luke WA 44 Emily Marsh MA 44 Sarah Appleton NY 41 Emily Smith WI 37 Catherine M Pikul MA 37 Lottie Ortenzi PA 37

Region 2

Region 3   Jacob Laster MO 51 Kendall Benson MN 49 Brittany Arndt MN 49 Wade Evans UT 45 Katie M Kupfer MN 41 Brandi Base KS 34 Jenna Kallaher NM 32 Kimberly Hunderosse IA 31 Anna Baker UT 24 Ashley L Driver OR 18

Region 4   Nicole Fletcher CA 85 Patrick Mc Clintock CO 77 Gina Sloan CO 74 Emily Fisk CA 66 Danielle Pomasl CO 65 Hannah Turner CO 63 Brittany Archuleta CO 31 Amy Fletcher CA 31 Rochelle Anthony CO 12 Ashley Peterson TX 12

Region 5   Rebecca Campeau MI 85 Rachel Ferrell MI 72 Therri Smith MI 70 Cassandra Arnett MI 66 Courtney Ferrell MI 57 Christopher Lee IN 54 Stephanie Wright MI 46 Kirsten Beanblossom IN 42 Kerri Mcwilliams OH 40 Amanda Barabas OH 36

OPEN SENIOR

Region 1   Kayla Larson WA 582 Alexander Latta SC 478 Nicole Abrath WI 246 Michelle Ahmann WI 145 Nicole Strey WI 129 Chelsea Ahmann WI 106 Emily Marsh MA 104 Arielle Berube CN 96 Lottie Ortenzi PA 77 Sarah Appleton NY 57

Region 2   Jennifer Strudl NE 33

Region 3   Lindsey Plott MD 445 Kimberly Hunderosse IA 166 Brittany Arndt MN 96 Kassi Huysmans NM 93 Katie M Kupfer MN 83 Molly Wagner MN 80 Brandi Base KS 65 Kendall Benson MN 65 Blair Aguillard LA 60 Angelica Montanez MD 49

Region 4   Brittany Archuleta CO 263 Elizabeth Kissler CA 119 Nicole Fletcher CA 115 Hannah Turner CO 111 Gina Sloan CO 86 Elizabeth Rost TX 84 Patrick Mc Clintock CO 83 Cassandra Davis CA 81 Ashley Peterson TX 60

Region 5   Rashelle Dewitt MI 1029 Michael Robinson Jr MI 1027 Kerri Mcwilliams OH 203 Courtney Ferrell MI 181 Chris Cattin IN 148 Megan Hunt MI 130 Amanda Barabas OH 118 Allyssa Abbott MI 104 Maria Neff OH 88 Rachel Ferrell MI 85

 

Performance
 

JUNIOR WEIGHT PULL

Region 1   William C Brown Ii PA 210 Lottie Ortenzi PA 185 Keola Daniels WA 150 Tyler Hunt-gallati NC 115 Amanda Hamilton CT 100 Alexander Latta SC 80 Zachary Mattis PA 10

Region 2   Don Hullander DE 10

Region 3   Lindsey Plott MD 255 Angelica Montanez MD 185 Kayla Heinz MD 130 Megan M Welch ME 105

Region 4   Marcia Bowling CA 115 Emily Fisk CA 80

Region 5   Michael Robinson Jr MI 495 Elizabeth Robinson MI 365 Amanda Quinn OH 335 Lucas Mizelle OH 165 Jessica Rosenstengel MI 145 Tyler Lake MI 135 Ashly Hueckel MI 130 Cody A Shamblen OH 130 Aaron Pingel FL 90 Lillian Bessant MI 90