This week's "Who's Who?" features Amber Cox of Morrison, OK. We invite you to read our candid interview with the young lady below and please continue to check back for our next edition of “Who's Who?".
 How old are you and where do you go to school?
I am fifteen years old and am a sophomore at Morrison High School in Morrison Oklahoma.
Where do you plan to attend college?
My career choice is to be an Agricultural Education advisor. My goal however, is to use one of my passions which is livestock judging to attend a junior college then later attend Oklahoma State University majoring in Ag Education.
What activities are you involved in at school?
I spend my time between Business Professionals of America, where I compete in extemporaneous speaking contests. I am the Assistant Manager of Photography for the school yearbook. I am also serving as the FFA Chapter Secretary, where I am on the livestock judging team, parliamentarian procedure team, animal science team, and I compete in prepared speeches.
 How old were you when you started showing sheep?
I started showing at the age of nine.
What is your favorite show and why?
All the shows I go to are equally nerve wracking and fun but there is something about the Oklahoma Youth Expo that makes it the grand finale of every show year. The grand drive, weather or not I am fortunate enough to participate in it, is always something that will raise the hair on your neck up and bring a tear to your eye. So awesome!
Do you have any superstitions or good luck charms?
I am not a very superstitions person, my dad and grandpa always said if you
bring a good one and work hard the rest is luck.
Describe your daily exercise and feeding program.
My sister and I feed in the morning between 6 and 6:30am daily. In the evening we treadmill every other day and showmanship on the other days. We utilize a bracing table, treadmill and walker as part of our daily regiment.
Who is the person who has helped you the most with your show projects?
Many people have helped me get to where I am today. I want to give thanks to the late Ritson Urban and family for their help when we first started, the Goodwin family for the friendship and support and my AG teacher Philip Major. But two people who mean the world to me need special thanks, Ty and Nicole Allen, they are always willing to help critique and fine tune my abilities in and out of the ring. Our relationship is far deeper then sheep and I thank you Ty, Nicole and Sayde! Lastly, I want to thank my mom and dad for always pushing me, willing to drive me any where to show and always being there.
What is one tip you would give starting showmen?
Work hard, be patient and always watch and learn.
What did it feel like to win ANLS three years in a row?
Any time I have had the opportunity of being in the reserve or grand drive is a blessing. It was so awesome to win Arizona Nationals and to win it three times is unbelievable. So thankful!
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
My vacations are spent in the show barn! However, if I could go anywhere I would love to go to England and see the Tower and palaces.
 What it your favorite color?
My favorite color is purple.
- What is one of your favorite foods/drinks?
I could always eat sushi.
- When you grow up you want to be…….
I want to be an Ag Teacher.
- What would you do without your little sister?
Before my little sister was big enough to be in the barn, I would be on the receiving end of the butt chewing’s now I give them. (; love you sister
.Thank you Amber and best of luck in the future!
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