Trisha Welch, a 15 year old sophmore at Bret Harte and a Copperopolis resident, took home a 1st in showmanship at the Calaveras County Fair dog competition held May 11, 2013 with her rescued dog - a 5 year old chihuahua named Duke.
Duke is blind in one eye from a car accident and has a broken ear, but found a loving, caring home with the Welch family.
Trisha has been involved in 4H for 3 years showing goats in the past. This was her first year showing a dog.
Trisha's favorite subject in school is English. "I like to read and I like to write."
Duke and Trisha also won a 2nd place in obedience.