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F. \\". Atkeson, C. \\". H ickman, H. \\'. Hulbert, H. C. Hansen] eallt ]tai~ttin;Literally night and day these judgesworked, from the time of their first classesin September until their last exhibits at thePacific International Livestock Exposition,held in Portland during the week of October21. E very afternoon from four untilsix, every spare minute on Saturday, andthe pleasantest part of every Sunday theyspent in training to represent Idaho at theExposition- in preparing themselves forpositions of service in animal husbandry.Their training for the annual Exposition,where they matched abilities with studentsof Oregon, \Yashington, and Montana, wasinteresting but intensive. Their drills andpractices required d iligence and sacrifi ce.For their sincere efforts in upholding thehonor of fdaho in co mpetitive meets theyhave our respect. The following facu ltymembers coached the teams: F. W. Atkeson,C. W. H ickman, H. W. H ulbert,and H. C. H ansen.dniNtaf J-/.-n:Jbanlt'/1embers of advanced classes in livestockjudging are given full and variedexperience in recognizing and evaluatingall types of hogs, cattle, sheep, and horses.Thei r course includes theoretical and practicalfi eld work at the important farms inthe Inland Empire. After practice trips toYakima and Dayton, Washington, CoachHickman selected fi ve men and an alternateto travel to Portland for the intercollegiatecompetition in livestock judging.These students, chosen from the juniorsand seniors in the department, were WorthHodgson, Arthur Bolton, Elbert McProud,Ellis Shawver, Edward 'Waggoner, andRodney P earson .At the Pacific International Exposition,t he Idaho team placed third, close behindMontana State College and WashingtonState College. High point men on thel daho team were Elbert 1cProud andEllis Shawver.Back Row: E. Waggoner, E. ShawverFront Row: A. Bolton, W. lloclgson, E. McProud, R. Pearson•••••• *