Tennessee Cattlemen's Youth Association
Ambassadors
Purpose of TCYA Ambassadors:
The purpose of the TCYA Ambassadors is to promote the well-being of the cattle industry, to further encourage youth involvement and cooperation in the cattle industry.
Emma Armstrong
Armstrong is the 17-year-old daughter of Matthew and Brandi Armstrong of Bedford County. Armstrong is very involved in her family’s multi-generational Angus operation. She has earned several awards and held numerous leadership positions in the Tennessee and National Junior Angus Associations. She is also involved in the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Youth Association, Community High School FFA Chapter, and Bedford County 4-H. Armstrong is a junior at Community High School.
Sydney Cherry
Cherry is the 17-year-old daughter of Jason and Brandy Cherry of Chester County. Cherry has been involved in the agriculture and cattle industries her entire life. She enjoys showing and raising Hereford cattle with her family. Cherry is active in the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Youth Association, 4-H, and FFA. Outside of her agriculture involvement, she is active in several school clubs and her church. Cherry is a junior at Chester County High School.
Caroline Garrell
Garrell is the 16-year-old daughter of Jeanie Garrell of Lincoln County. Garrell has been involved in the cattle industry her entire life. She is a strong advocate for the industry and enjoys attending community and industry events where she can educate others about beef cattle. Garrell has held several leadership positions within Tennessee 4-H and earned many honors with her 4-H beef project. She is a sophomore at Lincoln County High School.
RuthAnn Johns
Johns is the 16-year-old daughter of Brian and Jennifer Johns of Rutherford County. Johns is a well-rounded, young cattlewoman. She is active in her school, community, and 4-H and FFA, all of which, she has incorporated her passion and knowledge of the cattle industry. Outside of her involvement in the cattle industry, Johns is involved in several school clubs and her church youth group. Johns is a junior at Eagleville High School.
Augustus Rye
Rye is the 16-year-old son of Seth and Pamela Rye of Houston County. Rye enjoys many aspects of the beef cattle industry, including feeding, cow-calf production, and showing cattle. He is an active member of the Houston County 4-H and FFA programs and has participated in the Clarksville Area Better Beef Steer Show for many years. In 4-H, Rye is a competitive member of the livestock and meat evaluation teams, and grill masters. Rye is a junior at Houston County High School.
Interested in serving as a TCA Youth Ambassador?
Applications to serve as a 2024 Youth Ambassador will be available September 1, 2023, and due December 1, 2023.
