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Fair Ambassador Information
Mission
The mission of the Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo program is to provide a scholarship for higher education to outstanding young people in a program that perpetuates an appreciation for Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo history and tradition while promoting community outreach and volunteerism.
Being selected as a Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo Ambassador is an honor and an outstanding opportunity; it is also a large responsibility. The position requires a time commitment and adherence to strict behavioral standards that, at times, may prevent participation in other school or personal activities.
Please consider the following before applying:
- Ambassadors are public figures. Your words, your actions, and your past may be discussed by your school, the media, and the community. As an "Ambassador", you are always "on the record." Think about what this means to you and your family before you apply.
- During the school year events will take place either after school or on weekends. During June, July, and August you will be attending and speaking at events around the County promoting the Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo. Ambassadors will be responsible for their own transportation; being on time for every event is of utmost importance.
Apply to be a Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo Ambassador.
Eligible Candidates:
- Be a graduating Senior this year or next year
- Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Male or Female - unmarried
- Must submit a sealed high school transcript along with the application
- Permanent resident of Yamhill County
View the Fair Ambassador Photo Gallery.
Meet Your Fair Ambassadors
Ava Hargett
Fair Ambassador Ava Hargett, a 2023 graduate of Dayton Senior High School, was President of both the Dayton FFA Chapter and the Lower Willamette FFA District and Captain of the Varsity Volleyball Team. Ava's advanced nursery landscape team placed first at the 2022 State FFA competition. She will show a market steer at this year's County Fair. Ava plans to study Viticulture in Italy and play international Volleyball for Rome City Institute.
Calli Jordahl
Fair Ambassador Calli Jordahl raises cattle and market lambs and has participated at the County Fair for seven years. She is a 2023 graduate of Yamhill-Carlton High School. Calli has competed in FFA Career and Leadership Development Events at State, including Parliamentary Procedure and Conduct of Chapter Meetings. Calli wants to become a Pediatric Physician Assistant and will attend the University of Colorado.
Hannah Hurty
Fair Ambassador Hannah Hurty, a 2023 graduate of Summit Learning Charter, serves as President of the Country Critters 4-H Club and won 4-H Senior Sheep Showman in 2022. Hannah is the American Legion Oratorical Oregon State Champion and competed nationally in a speech at the National Christian Forensics and Communications Assoc. Hannah plans to enroll in the Nursing program at George Fox University.
Nora Liesegang
Fair Ambassador Nora Liesegang has been involved in 4-H and FFA. She is a 2023 graduate of Yamhill-Carlton High School. Nora has shown market goats for 10 years and entered Open Class art and photography. She was FFA Chapter Vice-President, Varsity Wrestling Team Captain, and a National Honor Society member. Nora will major in Animal Science at Colorado State University. Her goal is to be a veterinarian.