Ellis, Marek crowned at livestock show

 

Kalli Ellis and Emily Marek were named Queen and Sweetheart of the Texas Junior Livestock Association, July 4 during their annual Belt Buckle Bonanza Livestock Show held in Waco. Kalli and Emily competed with girls from across the state to earn this title.  Kalli is a sophomore at Industrial High School and is the daughter of Larry and Sherri Ellis. Emily is a third grader at Industrial Elementary West and is the daughter of Hondo and Shelley Marek. Kalli also competed in the Heifer show and was named Beefmaster Grand Champion and was the American Champion in Ring B and the American Reserve Champion in Ring A.  Emily also participated in the livestock show by exhibiting her goats.