Galley wins animal awards

Conner Galley recently traveled to Des Moines, Iowa to participate at the World Park Expo Junior National held June 3-6.

There were 450 exhibitors from across the U. S. Conner placed 2nd in class with his registered Duroc Gilt “Rouge” pictured above.

He won his showmanship heat (preliminary) and went on to place 9th overall in junior showmanship, was 5th place in the junior division judging contest.

His accumulated points in the contest placed Conner third sweepstakes award for junior division. He received a briefcase, trophy ribbons, $150 award money and a pewter plaque.

Conner wasn’t home long before leaving for LSU for the livestock judging camp where he was named outstanding individual, beginner division.

He is the son of Brian and Julie Galley and the grandson of Joe and Pat Withers and Linda and Buford Galley. He is a DeQuincy Middle School student.