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New dairy royalty crowned for New York State
New York State’s first ladies in dairy promotion are, from left, Claudia Hauslauer, Courtney Luskin and Meghan Rohe.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Courtney Luskin from Rensselaer County was crowned the 2013-2014 New York State Dairy Princess on February 19, at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. Having served as the Rensselear County Dairy Princess since the spring of 2012, Courtney will devote an additional year promoting milk and dairy products with the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc. (ADADC). As state princess, she receives a $1200 scholarship and will represent ADADC at county dairy princess pageants, farm meetings and a variety of special events. In addition, she will help train new county promoters at seminars and workshops. Sponsored by ADADC, the 50th annual coronation completed the year-long reign of Emma Andrew of Newark, N.Y.

Meghan Rohe, from Onondaga County, was named first Alternate State Princess and Claudia Hauslauer of Livingston County, was selected as second Alternate State Princess. They received a $700 scholarship and $600 scholarship, respectively. Both young women will assist the State Dairy Princess with training, appearances and other duties.

All three young women were named as speech winners. Meghan and Claudia also received top marks on a product knowledge exam. Meghan’s sister, Caitlin, was the 2006-2007 New York State Dairy Princess.

Some 19 county dairy princesses from throughout New York State competed in the state pageant, including a personal interview, an impromptu and prepared adult speech, a product knowledge exam, writing skills test and informal interaction with others. Judges evaluated the contestants on their communication skills, knowledge of the dairy industry, poise and personality.

Pageant judges were Junia Isiminger, dairy farmer from Wind Swept Dairy; Andy Orr from Dairylea Cooperative Inc., and Raechel Sattazahn, AgChoice Farm Credit.

Overall contest results:

Speech finalists:
Meghan Rohe,  Onondaga County
Claudia Hauslauer, Livingston County
Courtney Luskin, Rensselaer County
Written communications (no order)
Emily Calkins, Wyoming County
Gabby Domagala, Lewis County
Allyson Augur, Cortland County

Product knowledge:
Meghan Rohe,  Onondaga
Claudia Hauslauer, Livingston
Emily Calkins, Wyoming

Top 7 finalists:
Katrina Nickerson, Chautauqua County
Hannah Douglas, Herkimer County
Allison Fobare, St. Lawrence County
Gabby Domagala, Lewis County
Meghan Rohe,  Onondaga County
Claudia Hauslauer, Livingston County
Courtney Luskin, Rensselaer County

Miss Congeniality:
Gabby Domagala, Lewis County


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