LA GRANGE — The annu- al Fayette County 4-H Banquet was held on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Historic Casino Hall in La Grange. The 4-H banquet is the ultimate highlight and culmination of the year’s activities for each member, as we see one year close and a new year beginning.
4-H awards were awarded to the following:
Fayette County 4-H Schol arship: Aidan Miksch, Austin Nedbalek, Mackenzie Poncik, Rachel Matocha and Tamara Otto.
4-H Opportunity Scholar ships: $20,000
Tamara Otto $20,000
Mackenzie Poncik $5,000
Aidan Miksch $3,000
Austin Nedbalek
•Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association Scholarship: Tamara Otto.
•Gideon Lincecum Master Naturalist: Tamara Otto Emily Fritsch 4-H Scholar ships: Raygen Pyle, Austin Nedbalek, Rachel Matocha, Mackenize Poncik, and Tamara Otto Friend of 4-H: Melvin Schul ze 4-H Club Display Booth
Fayetteville 4-H Club The Fayette County 4-H Live stock Judging Team was presented with awards as they wrapped up a historical year, winning the District 11 4-H Sweepstakes Award.
The outstanding member awards are selected on the basis of excellence in club, county, and district 4-H activities and growth and excellence within individual projects.
The Outstanding Juniors are members in the third through fifth grade. The Outstanding Intermediates are members in the sixth through eighth grade. Both Intermediates and Juniors, complete an application and go through an interview process.
This year’s Outstanding Juniors are Kaylyn Beseda of the Fayetteville 4-H Club, Tate Fritsch of the Fayetteville 4-H Club, Taylyn Newton of the La Grange 4-H Club, and Abraham McBride of the Schulenburg 4-H Club.
This year’s Outstanding Intermediates are Tatum Fritsch of the Fayetteville 4-H Club, Brealey Nieto of the Flatonia 4-H Club, Julia Melton of the La Grange 4-H Club, and Addison Fryer of the Winchester 4-H Club. The "I Dare You" Award is presented to youth who excel in character, well balanced personal development and leadership. This year's I Dare You Award winners are Railey Nieto of the Flatonia 4-H Club and Elena Supak of the La Grange 4-H Club.
The Silver Star Award is an award that is steppingstone up to the Gold Star Award. This award signifies excellence, hard work, and good communication skills. Silver Star winners are Tori Newton of the La Grange 4-H Club and Madeline Willrich of the La Grange 4-H Club.
The Gold Star is the highest award that can be presented at the county level.
This year’s Gold Star winners are Cooper Mau of the Fayette- ville 4-H Club and Kaylee Hens - ley of the Pure Country 4-H Club.
Fayette County Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff presented all awards.
