Brownwood News – Courtney Jowers representing Early 4-H, was crowned Miss Brown County Fair Association 2018 at the annual awards and premium sale Saturday afternoon.

Courtney is a senior at Early High School. She is the 18 year old daughter of Cliff and Lisa Jowers. Courtney has been a member of 4-H for nine years and she currently serves as Treasurer of the 4-H sheep club. Courtney is an active member of the American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association, and the Early FFA state qualifying nursery landscape team. She also enjoys barrel racing, goat tying, and pole bending. The livestock industry is a large part of Courtney’s life. She has shown a variety of livestock including sheep, horses, goats, pigs, heifers, and rabbits. Courtney has an immense passion for the livestock industry and plans on attending Texas A&M University and majoring in Animal Science. When Courtney isn’t working and caring for her livestock she enjoys mentoring the youth of Brown County. Courtney works with numerous kids of all ages by mentoring and using her knowledge to help educate on topics ranging from animal care to show ring etiquette.

Other candidates for Miss BCFA included 1st runner up Annie Metcalfe of May , 2nd runner up Cheyenne Stroope of Brownwood, and third runner up Jessica Armour of Zephyr. Each contestant was escorted into the sale arena by their fathers.

These girls worked hard to prove themselves on five levels:  BCYFA Membership Sales, Poise & Appearance, Personality, Public Speaking, and their participation in the Youth Fair.