The Oklahoma Youth Expo was created based on the idea of building tomorrow’s leaders. While exhibitors are eligible to show livestock and compete in elementary, middle and high school, many times there are gaps in continuing agricultural education in college.
OALE
The Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Encounter is a program designed to expand the knowledge of the agricultural industry in Oklahoma for today’s young adults. Expansion and extension of the educational component of the Oklahoma Junior Livestock Program through production agriculture, is a major goal of the Oklahoma Youth Expo board of directors and staff. It is only through a stronger concentration on education that future leaders are developed.
The Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Encounter will assist class members in increasing and utilizing their knowledge base and skills to explore opportunities for the Industry of Agriculture which will benefit not only our local communities but our state and nation as well. Through various opportunities, class members will visit a variety of agriculturally based companies and organizations across the state. Students will be introduced and exposed to the legislative process and how it affects the agricultural industry. Lastly, students will have the opportunity to join the Oklahoma Youth Expo, “The World’s Largest Junior Livestock Show,” as a valuable staff member.
Oklahoma State University is a natural fit for the Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Encounter. Oklahoma State University implements and exudes the highest standards possible in terms of education, research, faculty and students. The Oklahoma Youth Expo is proud of its relationship with the oldest land grant university in Oklahoma; Oklahoma State University. Through this partnership, the classroom will be extended in a “hands on manner.”
OALE CLASS XXII
Erynn Allison
Abby Bell
Lindi Brooking
Braden Burns
Marlie Farris
Ryan Hegland
Delaney Hemann
Shaylee Maddox
Gage Milner
Ashlyn O'Brien
Blake Robbins
Hailey Spray
OALE INTERNATIONAL
The Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Encounter class members and trip cap off every year with a summer trip abroad to study international agriculture. Below are previous trips and itineraries.
Switzerland, 2024
Scotland, 2023
Alaska, 2022
OALE ALUMNI
2023-2024
Hannah Grace Bryson
Laramie Coffey
Kyra Elliott
Shawn Hilliary
Maggie Johnson
Alexis Lake
Payton Lyyski
William Billy Marchy
Eric Schafer
Mason Smith
Jaycee Watkins
Carson Westberg
2022-2023
Peyton Burns
Lauren Erickson
Grace Harris
Kaylee Holt
Gabby Line
Hoyt Nebgen
Lane Patton
Colby Perry
Matt Rosman
Cal Schultz
Kaitlin Taylor
Kalley Whitlock
2021-2022
Cameron Catrett
Toby Denny
Macey Goretska
Mattie Haynes
Bobby Marchy
Emile Mittelstaedt
Audrey Ochsner
Jack Palla
Cooper Rogers
Zachary Tague
Bree Taylor
Kelsey Vejraska
Whitney Walker
2020-2021
Taylor Chapman
Ryan Allen Callahan
Mandy Lawson
Shyann McWhirter
Alexis Rolann Havenstrite
Main (Smith)
Devin Griffith
Madelyn Scott
Makenzie Barnes-Elkins
Luke Muller
Emily Smith
Sarah Lindsay Harris
Alicia Young
Sarah Haven
2019-2020
Victoria Lynne Chapman
Marisa Burke
Chesley Ann Comstock
Kade Killough
Adrienne Blakey
Dalton Hayes Miller
Mckenzie Carvalho
Bree Elliott
Sydney Cannon
Emilie James
Lilly Hildebrand
Mason Blinson
Madison Elizabeth Baughman
2017-2018
Bay Bolen
Brittany Lippy
Charley E Rayfield
Jacob Castagnola
Megan Trantham
Grant Thaniel Wilber
Clay Daily
Wyatt Catron
Haden Comstock
DaLacy S Dockrey
Kayleigh Crane
Hannah Lauffenburger
2017-2018
Alexandria Schut
Braden Schovanec
Cheyenne Jones
Courtney Mapes
Gatlin Squires
Julianna Albrecht
Justin Leonard
Karen Hiltbrand
Macy Perry
Morgan Vance
Tyler Grace
Willie Kersey
2016-2017
Angel Molina
Jessica Webster
Laurie Fitch
Allison Christian
Kaylee Snow
Luke Werth
John Wald
Jesse Belvin
Amy Wolff
Garrett Reed
Ben Schulz
Katie Alexander
Taylor Neilson
2015-2016
JD Rosman
Tanner Miller
Zak Laubach
Josh Haven
Rachel Metzger
Sam Anthony
Tres Wright
Bray Haven
Tyler Schnaithman
Kaylen Baker
Carson Vinyard
Hammons Hepner
2014-2015
Mari Palacio
Austin Kindschi
Bailey Buck
Kevin Meeks
Gary Agar
Kendra Rash
Brooke Powell
Lindsey Boles
Molly Gardner
Kelly Vierck
2013-2014
Kass Newell
Alyson Moore
Miranda Moorman
Hannah Davis
Emily Sewell
Dalton Newell
Maverick Squires
Taylor Graham
Brock Herren
Morgan Pfeiffer(Neilson)
2012-2013
Clayton Zwilling
JanLee Rowlett
Jamie Baumgardner
Jacy Lippoldt
Carrie Doyle Jansen
Paige Wallace
Kali Herren
Mark Sims
Mckenzie Clifton
Seth Coffey
2011-2012
Charlcey Plummer
Josh Goff
Hallie Williams
Riley Paggett
Andy Barth
Jonathan Wedel
Ashlyn Pugh(Pfeiffer)
Jaret Fipps
Jessica Willingham
Haley Nabors
Katie Lents
2010-2011
Megan Bryant
Garrett Knebel
Kaylee Kerbs
Kaitlyn Lowe
Amy Lynn Truitt
Carson Horn
Ryan Ramseyer
Seth Menefee
Carly Cordell
Jett Eder
2009-2010
Rayne Austin
Coby Smith
Cody Ott
Justin Ladd
Gretchen Lampe
Whitney White Bell
Hollie Tripp
Brenna Davis Long
Will Osborn
Colin West Lowe
2008-2009
Tyler Powell
Lin Zwilling
Cassie Dorran
Brody Wallis
Jerod Cottom
Dallyn Visone
Michelle Jones
Cami Jo Wallis (Jeter)
Dell Farris
Stephen Eller
Colton Castle
Stacey Boehmer
Holt Tripp
2007-2008
Kelsey Lee
Blake Wilson
Travis Schnaithman
Austin Horn
Dexter Matlock
Samantha Davidson
Jared Crain
Ashley (Schnoor) Johnson
Cassie (Lancaster) Carter
Shawna Dooley
Amber (Skinner) Salvato
Tiffani Pruitt
Brooke Taylor
Lindsay Allen Fredenburg
2006-2007
Wravenna Bloomberg
Alex Tolbert
Chase Runyon
Cale Walker
Coleman Hickman
Katie Taylor (Amaral)
Ashley Marqquart Harris
Clayton Smith
Tyler Smith
Leanna McNally
Lindsay Coupe
Tyler Castonguay
Kristi Bishop
Shana Robson
2005-2006
Morgan Cabaniss Runyan
Tyler Norvell
Rob Prickett
Cole Gardner
Mason Bolay
Amber Rose Atteberry
Jordan Russell
Jessica Russell
Jason Frantz
Chancey Hanson
Becky (Rowles) Wyant
Savannah Kraich Dickinson
2004-2005
Eric Money
Micca Sullivan Brown
Greg Black
Sierra Coggins
Trista Rose
Chelsea Farris Dorward
Ashley Abernathy Henson
Jamie Buck Beisel
Jess Waddell
Lindsay Allen Fredenburg
Jeri Donnell
2003-2004
Ryan Bates
Laneha Beard (Everett)
Diana Boyce
Timothy Campbell
Cheyanne Coggins
Sidney Cunningham
Sara Damron
Kassie Dean Junghanns
Lexy Fariss Proctor
Erica (Jones) Sanders
Lori Peck Morton
Megan Pfeiffer
Jackie Roberts (Entz)
Benjamin Spitzer
Ashley Sutterfield
DJ Woehl
Jamie Johnson
Aimee Rueber