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World Grand and Reserve Champion Historical Listing

2024    GRAND CHAMPION – King’s April Star
……….Owner: Cody Bell Rider: Steve Dampier
……….RESERVER CHAMPION – Rey Demayo M.
……….Owner: Eddie & Sheila Moore •  Rider: Geno Middleton

2023    GRAND CHAMPION – Images Austie (17-102261)
……….Owner: Katy and Colton Dampier, Strafford, MO • Rider: Josh Dampier
……….RESERVER CHAMPION – Soda – Pop (102890)
……….Owner: Adam Jokisch, Freeburg, IL •  Rider: Geno Middleton

2022     GRAND CHAMPION – Paula Deen (11-98130)
……….Owner: Ricky Palmer, Hartville, MO & Jessica Revey, Springfield, MO  • Rider: Vance Vahle
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Another Missouri Traveler (#08-94646)
……….Owner: Clifton Matlock, Lebanon, MO • Rider: Geno Middleton

2021      GRAND CHAMPION – Legendary Annie Oakley (#14-99885)
……….Owner: Brad Matlock, Omaha, AR • Rider: Mike Rutledge
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – King’s April Star (#16-101479)
……….Owner: Larry Kilroy, Leawood, KS • Rider: Steve Dampier

2020     GRAND CHAMPION –Oh Yeah (#13-99467)
……….Owner: Adam Jokisch, Freeburg IL & Whitney Law, Edwardsville IL • Rider: Geno Middleton
……….RESERVE CHAMPION –Time To Tango (#08-94716)
……….Owner: Chris & Janice Patterson, Harrisonville MO • Rider: Lane Patterson

2019     GRAND CHAMPION – Sweet Desire (#13-98904)
……….Owner: Ronlin Farms LLC & Kevin Harp, Dadeville, MO • Rider: Vance Vahle
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Back Alley Salley (#12-100423)
……….Owner: Jimmy Bell, Salem, MO • Rider: Steve Dampier

2018     GRAND CHAMPION – Lady Antebellum (#11-98052)
……….Owner: Lee Hackler, Alma, AR • Rider: Thomas J. Williams
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Legend Of Stan The Man (#13-98952)
……….Owner: Adam Jokisch, Freeburg, IL • Rider: Adam Jokisch

2017     GRAND CHAMPION – C.I.A (#12-99218)
……….Owner: Adan Jokisch, Freeeburg, IL • Rider: Thomas J. Williams
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Paula Deen (#11-98130)
……….Owner: Ricky Palmer, Hartville, MO & Jessica Revey, Republic, MO • Rider: Vance Vahle

2016     GRAND CHAMPION – Baby Grand (#09-96228)
……….Owner: Brian & Autumn Larkowski, Strafford, MO • Rider: Thomas J. Williams
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Shez Smokin Hot (#10-96096)
……….Owner: Ronlin Farms LLC, Dadeville, MO  • Rider: Vance Vahle

2015     GRAND CHAMPION – Captain’s Charming Noah R (#08-93572)
……….Owner: Joe & Jennifer Stewart, Farmington, AR • Rider: Bryan Biggs
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Pinky Tuscadero (#10-96015)
……….Owner: Joe & Jennifer Stewart, Farmington, AR • Rider: Randy Williams

2014     GRAND CHAMPION – Legend’s Wendy (05-87329)
……….Owner: Larry & Linda Kilroy, Bucyrus KS • Rider: Steve Dampier
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Wild West (08-94384)
……….Owner: Jarrod O. Freeman, Dallas, TX & Kent Hyde, Springfield, MO • Rider: Jarrod O..Freeman

2013     GRAND CHAMPION – Ima Momas Girl (#08-94156)
……….Owner: Gary & Derek Cornett, Hunstville AR  Rider: Randy Williams
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – My Hard Time (#08-94043)
……….Owner: Joe & Jennifer Stewart, Farmington, AR  Rider: Garrett King

2012     GRAND CHAMPION – Fancy Flashback (#06-90667)
……….Owner: Lee Hackler, Alma AR • Rider: Brian Oglesby
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Frank’s Country Anthem (#04-82589)
……….Owner: Frank’s Country Dreamers LLC, Arlington WA • Rider: Vance Vahle

2011     GRAND CHAMPION – Teardrops On My Guitar (#05-86899)
……….Owner: Patty Donley, Bolivar, MO and Joe Dampier, Strafford, MO • Rider: Steve Dampier
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Fax Anne (#06-89804)
……….Owner: Adam Jokisch, Freeburg, IL • Rider: Brian Oglesby

2010     GRAND CHAMPION – Grand Central (#04-83030)
……….Owner: Vic and Alice Rowden, Buffalo, MO • Rider: Thomas J. Williams
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – A Fancy Floozy (#02-74652)
……….Owner: Ruth and Jessica Moore, Belton, MO • Rider: Mike Rutledge

2009     GRAND CHAMPION – HTR’s Rock N’ Roller (#99-60607)
……….Owner: Steve Wood, Nixa, MO • Rider: Thomas J. Williams
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Patriot’s Red Ruby (#03-78406)
……….Owner: Kent and Janice Hyde, Springfield, MO • Rider: Jarrod Freeman

2008     GRAND CHAMPION – Gunslinger’s Guns and Roses A. (#03-79705)
……….Owner: William and Brent Abbo , London, AR • Rider: Geno Middleton
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Sunrise Tradition (#03-78068)
……….Owner: Phillip Turner and Barbara Saxton-Turner, Independence, MN • Rider: David Ogle

2007     GRAND CHAMPION – Frank’s Kansas Red D. (#98-57901)
……….Owner: Richard and Willa Danner, Abilene, KS • Rider: David Ogle
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Arizona’s Outlaw M.R. (#02-74681)
……….Owner: Lothar Rowe, Scottsdale, AZ • Rider: Vance Vahle

2006    GRAND CHAMPION – Southern Playboy (#95-47362)
……….Owner and Rider: Clyde Connelly, Ava, MO
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Big Mac’s Silverado (#99-61330)
……….Owner: Ernie Long, Long Lane, MO • Rider: Vance Vahle

2005     GRAND CHAMPION – Hey Ace M. (#00-66717)
……….Owner: Pamela and Wayne Vest, Bolivar, MO • Rider: Bryan Biggs
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Stratus’s Country Classic B. (#99-62125)
……….Owner: Randy and Shawn Heinlein, Millstadt, IL • Rider: Steve Dampier

2004     GRAND CHAMPION – Cardinal’s Gunslinger A. (#98-56290)
……….Owner: William Abbott, London, AR • Rider: Geno Middleton, Nixa, MO
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Jester’s Charming Princess (#99-62125)
……….Owner: Ben and Nancy Israel, Fayetteville, AR • Rider: Mike Rutledge, Fayetteville, AR

2003   GRAND CHAMPION – Prince Jester (#96-50251)
……….Owner: Ocala Fox Tro er Ranch, Ocala, FL • Rider: Geno Middleton, Nixa, MO
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Taffy’s Special Invitation (#98-56966)
……….Owner: Dallas Beaird, West Covina, CA • Rider: Steve Dampier

2002    GRAND CHAMPION – Southern Brandy (#92-39213)
……….Owner: Katy Dampier, Strafford, MO • Rider: Justin Dampier
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Missouri’s Final Attraction (#97-54078)
……….Owner: Karen Graddy, Rogersville, MO • Rider: Rex Wood

2001     GRAND CHAMPION – Patriot’s Traveling Spitfire (#96-49283)
……….Owner: Ben and Nancy Israel, Fayetteville, AR • Rider: David Ogle
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Prince Jester (#96-50251)
……….Owner: Ocala Foxtrotter Ranch, Ocala, FL • Rider: Randy Williams

2000 GRAND CHAMPION – Patriot’s Scud Buster (#95-47516)
……….Owner: Steve and Kim Kenney, Dadeville, MO • Rider: Jerry Middleton, Nixa, MO
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Legend’s Top Gun (#95-46622)
……….Owner: George and Joann Becker, Black, MO • Rider: Cory Pascoe, Ozark, MO

1999     GRAND CHAMPION – Country Frank (#93-43410)
……….Owner: Vance Vahle, Bolivar, MO • Rider: Vance Vahle, Bolivar, MO
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Traveler’s Perfect Lady (#91-38193)
……….Owner: Dallas M. Beaird, West Covina, CA • Rider: Steve Dampier, Eldridge, MO

1998     GRAND CHAMPION – Sundust’s Red Lady J. (#92-39418)
……….Owner: Wayne and Helen Jones, Waynesville, MO • Rider: Justin Dampier, Strafford, MO
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – All Tat Jazz (#92-38939)
……….Owner: Evan and Lisa Wood, West Plains, MO • Rider: David Ogle, Marshfield, MO

1997    GRAND CHAMPION – Outlaw’s Patriot (#90-35975)
……….Owner: Doug Montgomery, Mountain Grove, MO • Rider: Jerry Middleton, Nixa, MO
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Sundust’s Red Lady J. (#92-39418)
……….Owner: Wayne and Helen Jones, Waynesville, MO • Rider: Justin Dampier, Strafford, MO

1996     GRAND CHAMPION – Pancho Villa A. (#91-37749)
……….Owner: Brent Abbott, Russellville, AR • Rider: Geno Middleton, Nixa, MO
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Jack’s Challenge (#91-37352)
……….Owner: Keith And Sandra Stewart, Lead Hill, AR • Rider: Bryan Biggs, Lead Hill, AR

1995     GRAND CHAMPION – Traveler’s Red Alert (#89-33992)
……….Owner: Jan and JoAnn Alford, Buffalo, MO • Rider: Geno Middleton, Nixa, MO
……….Judges: Pam Brent, Bob Garland, Herman Schermer, Vickie Trussell
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Rose Z (#86-28985)
……….Owner: Ray Zumwalt and Doug Montgomery, Stockton, MO/ Mountain Grove, MO • Rider: Randy Hicks, Mountain Grove, MO

1994    GRAND CHAMPION – Missouri’s Charming Princess M. (#89-33280)
……….Owner: Keith and Larry Robbins, Farmington, AR • Rider: Geno Middleton, Nixa, MO
……….Judges: Bill Burks, Lonnie Cunningham, John Hill, Thomas Jennings, Bill Stringer.
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Missouri’s Proud Mary (#87-30457)
……….Owner: Larry and Linda Kilroy, Leawood, KS • Rider: Justin Dampier, Strafford, MO

1993     GRAND CHAMPION – Missouri’s Charming April M. (#88-31452)
……….Owner: Judy Middleton, Nixa, MO • Rider: Jerry Middleton, Nixa, MO
……….Judges: Kelly Enloe, Gene Gengelbach, Buddy Rhoads, Margaret Rhoads, Janet Thompson.
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Sun Dust’s Queen E. (#84-25814)
……….Owner: Roy and Elizabeth Williams, Springfield, MO • Rider: Justin Dampier, Strafford, MO

1992     GRAND CHAMPION – Touch’s Golden Taffy A. (#87-29543)
……….Owner: Dallas and Betty Jane Beaird, West Covina, CA • Rider: Steve Dampier, Eldridge, MO
……….Judges: L.C. Lord, Tom Jennings, Lonnie Cunningham
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Bronze Pride (#86-28250)
……….Owner: Dr. Julie Alford, Buffalo, MO • Rider: Jerry Middleton, Springfield, MO
1991     GRAND CHAMPION – Lady’s Red Ruby J. (#83-28542)
……….Owner: Dallas Beaird, West Covina, CA • Rider: Justin Dampier
……….Judges: Gordon Thompson, Karen Crouch, Glenn Montgomery
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Traveler’s Jester (#86-28828)
……….Owner: Keith And Larry Robbins, Farmington, AR • Rider: Brian Oglesby, Nixa, MO

1990     GRAND CHAMPION – Rex’s Golden Touch (#82-22003)
……….Owner: Mary Martin, Eldon, MO • Rider: Steve Dampier
……….Judges: Luther Hughes, Bob Garland, Leonard Law, Elmo Rosa
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Classy Sassy M. (#84-24388)
……….Owner: Dennis and Janice Handel, Shaher, CA • Rider: Jerry Middleton, Springfield, MO

1989     GRAND CHAMPION – Missouri’s Bobbie Sue (#84-24318)
……….Owner: JV. and Linda Jue e, Quincy, IL • Rider: Geno Middleton
……….Judges: George Cox, Harold Johnson, Gene Donley
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Missouri Fire Fox (#82-21516)
……….Owner: Ashlea Potter, Springfield, MO • Rider: Brandon Po er, Springfield, MO

1988     GRAND CHAMPION – Missouri Red Wing (#83-22900)
……….Owner: Guy and Wilma Hare, Rogersville, MO • Rider: Steve Dampier
……….Judges: Rex Tacke , John Poyner, Ernest Long
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Missouri Fire Fox (#82-21516)
……….Owner: Ashlea Potter, Springfield, MO • Rider: Justin Dampier, Strafford, MO

1987     GRAND CHAMPION – Sensation’s Gunsmoke (#81-19101)
……….Owner: George & Jackie Trenholm, Leonard, TX • Rider: Jerry Middleton
……….Judges: Bill Stringer, O.F. Nichols, Elmer Kirk
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Rex’s Golden Touch (#82-22003)
……….Owner: Leo and Mary Martin, Rocky Mount, MO • Rider: Steve Dampier, Eldridge, MO

1986     GRAND CHAMPION – Madam Sensation (#81-19457)
……….Owner: Spencer (Pop) Jenkins, Sedalia, MO • Rider: Geno Middleton
……….Judges: Gene Dunn, Bill Burks, Gordon Thompson
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Missouri’s Missy C. (#81-18730)
……….Owner: Bill and Martha Kimball, Owasso, OK • Rider: Mark Holifield, Owasso, OK
1985     GRAND CHAMPION – Black Cloud C. (#79-15507)
……….Owner: Billy and Jill Johnson, Rogersville, MO • Rider: Billy Johnson
……….Judges: Irvin Mackie, Bill Laughlin, Joe Meads
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Missouri Outlaw (#80-17282)
……….Owner: -M Blood Stock Agency, Inc., Mountain Grove, MO • Rider: Jerry Middleton, Springfield, MO

1984     GRAND CHAMPION – Bo’s April Charm (#F-18667)
……….Owner: Judy Middleton, Springfield, MO • Rider: Jerry Middleton
……….Judges: Bob Spiceland, Richard Roberts, Dean Allen
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Sensational Misty Lady (#17105)
……….Owner: Elmo Rosa, Ballwin, MO • Rider: Angie Rosa, Ballwin, MO

1983     GRAND CHAMPION – Yankee’s Sweet Charity (#11853)
……….Owner: L.D. Dampier, Lebanon, MO • Rider: Charlote Dampier
……….Judges: Bob Garland, Billy Young, Don Letterman
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Sam’s Sweet Sue (#78-14132)
……….Owner: Paul Collins, Pomona, MO • Rider: Paul Collins, Pomona, MO

1982     GRAND CHAMPION – Traveling Suzi (#12644)
……….Owner: Frank and Paula Phillips, Buffalo, MO • Rider: Frank Phillips
……….Judges: Jerry Laughlin, Deryl Caswell, R. Kenneth Moore
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Missouri Raider E. (#13275)
……….Owner: Lorraine Tolliver, Springfield, MO • Rider: Lorraine Tolliver, Springfield, MO

1981     GRAND CHAMPION – Yankee’s Whispering Hope (#11557)
……….Owner: Carroll and Virginia Counts, Loranger, LA • Rider: Billy Johnson
……….Judges: Claude Ripley, Randy Daniel, Rex Manning
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Pride’s Bronze Spirit (#10673)
……….Owner: Julie Alford, Buffalo, MO • Rider: Julie Alford, Buffalo, MO

1980     GRAND CHAMPION – Warrior’s Gentleman Gem (#10598)
……….Owner: Kenny and Pam Moore, Lebanon, MO • Rider: Jerry Middleton
……….Judges: Don Le erman, Bobby Spiceland, Ernie Long
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Diamond’s Dusty Dawn (#F-12539)
……….Owner: Joyce Hammond, Rogersville, MO • Rider: Joyce Hammond, Rogersville, MO

1979     GRAND CHAMPION – Zane’s Charming Lady (#9270)
……….Owner: Judy Middleton, Springfield, MO • Rider: Jerry Middleton
……….Judges: Glenn Montgomery, Warren Gamel, James A. Gregson
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Black Rex E. (#7384)
……….Owner: Jim Arthur, Rogersville, MO • Rider: Jim Arthur, Rogersville, MO

1978     GRAND CHAMPION – Fire Power (#G-12458)
……….Owner: Janet Burks, Bolivar, MO • Rider: Janet Burks
……….Judges: Lloyd McCoy, Claude Laffoon, Stanley Vaughn
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Black Rex E. (#7384)
……….Owner: Jim Arthur, Rogersville, MO • Rider: Jim Arthur, Rogersville, MO

1977     GRAND CHAMPION – Zane’s Queen Of Hearts (#F-9732)
……….Owner: Sharon Arthur, Niangua, MO • Rider: Quenton Middleton
……….Judges: Carl Davis, E.O. Long, LW. Law
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Zane’s Fancy Girl (#7349)
……….Owner: Julie and Jan Alford, Buffalo, MO • Rider: Jan Alford, Buffalo, MO

1976     GRAND CHAMPION – President’s Mr. Jack (#7546)
……….Owner: James W. Huber , Lebanon, MO • Rider: Dwight Sutherland
……….Judges: Boone Prock, John Evans, John Barrett
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Black Rex E. (#7384)
……….Owner: Jim Arthur, Niangua, MO • Rider: Jim Arthur, Niangua, MO

1975     GRAND CHAMPION – Pride Of Princess (#6488)
……….Owner: Mrs. Herman Sutherland, Lebanon, MO • Rider: Dwight Sutherland
……….Judges: Theodore Arthur, Chester Jenkins, Deryl Caswell
………..RESERVE CHAMPION – Zane’s Charming Lad (#5669)
……….Owner: Jerry Middleton, Springfield, MO

1974     GRAND CHAMPION – Red Man (#F-6037)
……….Owner: Janet Burks, Bolivar, MO • Rider: Janet Burks
……….Judges: Ralph Sheretz, Theodore Arthur, John Evans
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Zane’s Charming Lad (#5669)
……….Owner: Jerry Middleton, Springfield, MO • Rider: Jerry Middleton, Springfield, MO

1973     GRAND CHAMPION – Yankee’s Mona Lisa (#4959)
……….Owner: Charlote Dampier, Lebanon, MO • Rider: Charlote Dampier
……….Judges: Bill Laughlin, Frank Dampier, Clyde Collins
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Red Man (#F-6037)
……….Owner: Bob and Janet Burks, Bolivar, MO • Rider: Janet Burks, Bolivar, MO

1972     GRAND CHAMPION – Rebel Lad (#G-3981)
……….Owner: Charles Hightower, Lebanon, MO • Rider: Irvin Mackie
……….Judges: Ralph McCracken, Tom Mallonee, Carl Piper
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Joe H.
………..Owner: E.E. Schmitt, El Dorado Springs, MO • Rider: E.E. Schmitt, El Dorado Springs, MO

1971     GRAND CHAMPION – Diamond Duke (#3619)
……….Owner: Wayne Jones, Waynesville, MO • Rider: Wayne Jones
……….Judges: Arthur Rowland, O.F. Nichols, Paul Schultz
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Lad’s Cadillac (#G-6005)
……….Owner: Ralph Hawkins, West Plains, MO • Rider: Ralph Hawkins, West Plains, MO

1970     GRAND CHAMPION – Starlight W (#F-2032)
……….Owner: Eugene White, Ash Grove, MO • Rider: Eugene White
……….Judges: Robert Renshaw, Hayden Evans, Tom Mallonee
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Silver Bell
……….Owner: Elmer Hicks, Bolivar, MO • Rider: Elmer Hicks, Bolivar, MO

1969     GRAND CHAMPION – Gold Bug (#G-2847)
……….Owner: Jerry Middleton, Hollister, MO
……….Rider: Jerry Middleton • Judges: John Kessinger, Rex Tharp, James Hu
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Play Time
……….Owner: Billy Johnson, Annapolis, MO • Rider: Billy Johnson, Annapolis, MO

1968     GRAND CHAMPION – Zane Grey (#F-2815)
……….Owner: Dale Esther, Lebanon, MO • Rider: Dale Esther
……….Judges: Jay Hyde, Ralph Sheretz, Luther Roberts
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Silver Bell
……….Owner: Elmer Hicks, Bolivar, MO • Rider: Elmer Hicks, Bolivar, MO

1967     GRAND CHAMPION – Danny Joe (#F-1697)
……….Owner: Dale Wood, Nebo, MO • Rider: Paul Thompson
……….Judges: Roy Cannon, Glenn Montgomery, Hershel Crass

1966     GRAND CHAMPION – Golden Rawhide (#F-407)
……….Owner: Gerald Massie, Ellington, MO • Rider: Paul Thompson
……….Judges: Kinder Esther, EW. McCoy, Carl Piper
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Scott’s Big Tommy (#G-1705)
……….Owner: Bill Scott, Ellington, MO • Rider: Bill Scott, Ellington, MO

1965     GRAND CHAMPION – Blue Boy Mac (#G-1849)
……….Owner: Marshall McGee, Batesville, Arkansas • Rider: Marshall McGee
.. …….Judges: Hershel Crass, L. McCoy, G. Baker
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Golden Rawhide (#F-407)
……….Owner: Gerald Massie, Ellington, MO • Rider: Gerald Massie, Ellington MO

1964     GRAND CHAMPION – Red Warrior (#G-1238)
……….Owner: Don Helton, Dixon, MO • Rider: Don Helton
……….Judges: Tom Hyde, Louis Stone, Luther Roberts
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Governor’s Lady (#F-1058)
……….Owner: Willa Jean Usery, Bennett Springs, MO • Rider: Dutch Snyder, Lebanon, MO

1963     GRAND CHAMPION – Lucky Ladd (#G-185)
……….Owner: Hayden Evans and Sons, Willow Springs, MO • Rider: Hayden Evans
……….Judges: Jr. Nimmo, Don Hardaway, Ralph Hawkins
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Molly Bee (#1227)
……….Owner: Ralph McCracken, West Plains, MO • Rider: Ralph McCracken, West Plains, MO

1962     GRAND CHAMPION – Lucky Strike (#G-170)
……….Owner: Carl Piper, Ash Grove, MO • Rider: Carl Piper
……….Judges: Jess Carpenter, Jr. Withers, Clifford Burchfield
……….RESERVE CHAMPION – Lucky Ladd (#G-185)
……….Owner: Hayden Evans and Sons, Willow Springs, MO • Rider: Hayden Evans, Willow Springs, MO

1961    GRAND CHAMPION – Sonny Man (#G-370)
……….Owner: Neathery – Thompson Stables, West Plains, MO • Rider: Paul Thompson
……….Judges: Luther Roberts, Johnny Johnson, Jess Carpenter

1960    GRAND CHAMPION – Sandy (#G-244)
……….Owner: L.O. Sweet, Springfield, MO • Rider: L.O. Sweet
……….Judges: Charles Tinsley, M.H. Evans, Don Hardaway