Indiana Crowns 2012 Dairy Princess

Indianapolis 500 Milk Bottle

The Drink of Milk in Victory Lane For over 70 years, winners of the Indianapolis 500 have celebrated in Victory Lane (now Victory Circle) with a hearty swig from an ice-cold bottle of milk – a ceremony recognized around the world as unique to the Indy 500. In an interview shortly before his death in 1995, Meyer recalled that his favorite beverage during his driving years was buttermilk and that’s what he asked for following the second of his three wins. Three years later, on the occasion of his third 500-Mile victory, he was photographed drinking milk in Victory Lane. Several years after that, the Bottle of Milk became a permanent part of the post-race celebration when Anton “Tony” Hulman decided that milk was a wholesome and appropriate beverage for Victory Lane festivities. For those who may be wondering what the winning driver drinks, it’s no longer buttermilk. Today, it’s delicious, nutrient rich, ice-cold milk served in a glass quart bottle. The American Dairy Association of Indiana and its Indiana dairy farm families are responsible for ensuring that the Victory Circle tradition endures and prospers. In fact, Sports Illustrated magazine has recognized the bottle of milk given annually to the winner of the Indianapolis 500 as No. 1 among the "sports world's coolest prizes."

Indiana Crowns 2012 Dairy Princess

Posted on July 30, 2012 by crisgoode

By Kimmi Devaney

Being a dairy princess is so much more than just a tiara. It’s an opportunity to educate others about the dairy industry and to grow so much personally and professionally. For young ladies in the dairy industry, this is an honor many dream about since they are little girls.

On Tuesday July 24^th, Indiana crowned a new dairy princess. 2012 Indiana Dairy Princess Annie Achen, 17, is the daughter of Craig and Cindy Achen of Ambia, Indiana. She was selected from an excellent group of nine candidates to represent Indiana dairy farmers throughout the next year.

Annie lives and works on her family’s 3,000 cow dairy in Benton County Indiana where she also assists with farm tours. Her family has been active exhibiting dairy cattle at county fairs through 4-H and FFA and at national shows with the Milking Shorthorn and Brown Swiss breeds. Her long-term career goal is to own and operate her own dairy farm somewhere in the Midwest.

As Indiana Dairy Princess, Annie will serve as an ambassador for the dairy industry, representing Indiana dairy farmers, at numerous events throughout her reign. Annie will also be actively involved in promoting dairy at the Indiana State Fair as we celebrate the Year of Dairy Cows August 3-19, 2012.

Raise a glass of milk and join us as we congratulate Annie and all the wonderful young ladies representing the dairy industry. Here’s to a great year!

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