Tyler French, a sophomore at Newberry Academy, poses with Roy Copelan with the SC Cattleman's Association aftter winning the South Carolina Commissioner's Cup at the State Fair in Columbia on Oct. 13, 2012. French took home the top award during closing session of the Dairy Cattle Show at the State Fair. Criteria for selecting the recipient of this prestigious award includes the students success in the dairy business, including production of top quality animals, accomplishment in showmanship and knowledge of the dairy industry. Photo by Stephen Hudson, SC Department of Agriculture.

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Tyler French, a sophomore at Newberry Academy in Newberry, poses with his Jersey cow after winning first place in his category at the State Fair in Columbia on Oct. 13, 2012. French took home the top award during closing session of the Dairy Cattle Show at the State Fair. Criteria for selecting the recipient of this prestigious award includes the students success in the dairy business, including production of top quality animals, accomplishment in showmanship and knowledge of the dairy industry.

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Tyler French, a sophomore at Newberry Academy, poses with Roy Copelan with the S.C. Cattleman’s Association after winning the South Carolina Commissioner’s Cup at the State Fair in Columbia on Oct. 13. French took home the top award during closing session of the dairy cattle show at the State Fair. Criteria for selecting the recipient of this prestigious award includes the students success in the dairy business, including production of top quality animals, accomplishment in showmanship and knowledge of the dairy industry.

Tyler French, a sophomore at Newberry Academy in Newberry, poses with his Jersey cow after winning first place in his category at the State Fair in Columbia on Oct. 13. French took home the top award during closing session of the dairy cattle show at the State Fair. Criteria for selecting the recipient of this prestigious award includes the students success in the dairy business, including production of top quality animals, accomplishment in showmanship and knowledge of the dairy industry.