Beef Cook Off Winners

(Pictured Left to Right: Dr. Shane Barnette, Adalynn Bowers, Evan Fales, Nathan Butler, Katie Holmes, Mary Ellen Self, and Dr. Cyndi Roden from the Cattlewomen's Association)

Information from Stephanie Blair, Cold Springs High School

On September 17, 2024, various Cullman County and city school students met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman for the FCCLA All County Beef Cook-off. The Cattlewomen’s Association and Alabama Farm Credit sponsored the event. Adalynn Bowers from West Point placed 1st, Evan Fales from Fairview placed 2nd, Nathan Butler from CATA placed 3rd, Katie Holmes from Vinemont placed 4th, and Mary Ellen Self from Good Hope placed 5th. Adalynn Bowers will compete in April at the State Beef Cook-off. 

Also, at the FCCLA Beef Cook-off, Rebecca Baggett from Cold Springs High School won the Most Outstanding FCCLA Member in Cullman County. Nathan Butler from CATA came in second. Rebecca will receive an award at the Farm City Banquet in November. 

Rebecca Baggett

(Pictured Left to Right: Rebecca Baggett and Pat Floyd)

The FCCLA sponsors and schools that participated were Mrs. Stephanie Blair from Cold Springs High School, Mrs. Amie Veal from the Cullman Area Career Center, Mrs. Carin Rains from Cullman High School, Mrs. Whitney Haynes from Fairview High School, Mrs. Amanda Williams from Good Hope High School, Mrs. Amy Chambers from Hanceville High School, Ms. Renee Lee from West Point High School, and Mrs. Madison Sapp from Vinemont High School.