Bellville FFA

First Heifer Caught at HLSR From BISD Student

Kermit Kolwes with the first heifer caught by a member of the Bellville FFA in the Houston Stock Show and Rodeo calf scramble in 1943.


Standing next to Kermit is W.C. Morris, Bellville Ag teacher.  Mr. Morris left the next year and moved to Woodsboro.  Wayne Volkman came to replace Mr. Morris.


The other gentleman is Kern Tipps from the University of Texas who sponsored him through the Rotary Club.

1964 National Championship Livestock Judging 

Mr. Palin, Ronny Woodley, Ralph Latimer, Ronald Rudloff,  Wayne Volkman