Mylee Coleman’s Champion Purebred Gilt at OYE may have come with a little attitude, but as she shared with us, that spark and determination were exactly what made her so special in the ring.

Tell us a little bit about your champion:
My champion was a very stubborn and hard-headed gilt with a super sparky attitude. Her ambition and drive to be a showpig made all the difference, and she definitely deserved that win.

Who is somebody that helped you achieve this win?
There are too many people to pick just one, but my parents and sister have always pushed me to be the best I can be and better every day. After my sister’s win at OYE last year, she helped prepare me for all the ups and downs along the way. Dustin Ham was also a huge role model for me, and even when things got difficult, he always found a way to make everything work.

What was the most challenging homework you had to make up?
Honors Algebra 2 was definitely the toughest. My teacher had so many other classes that it was hard to get help, but thankfully my friends stepped up and helped me through it.

What was a challenge you had to overcome with your champion or at the show?
The biggest challenge I faced at the show was honestly calming myself down before going into the ring and making sure I was presenting my gilt the best I could while trusting her to do her job.

What’s your go-to snack in the snack tub?
Dot’s Pretzels and a Milo’s Sweet Tea.