The 4-H Stampede was held March 25 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus. Eighty-two youth from across the state competed in contests, including photography, art, demonstration, public speaking and horse quiz bowl. Complete results are at https://4h.unl.edu/horse/stampede. Here are the Lancaster County purple ribbon winners:
• Demonstration Contest Junior Division: Katy Weaver (reserve champion)
• Public Speaking Contest Senior Division: Lilee Chevalier (champion)
• Public Speaking Contest Junior Division: Madalyn Chevalier (champion), Hannah Chevalier (reserve champion)
• Art Contest 1D Senior Division: Shea Frink
• Art Contest 1D Junior Division: Katy Weaver (champion)
• Art Contest 2D/3D Junior Division: Katy Weaver (champion)
• Art Contest 2D/3D Elementary Division: Gracie Mittan-DeBuhr (reserve champion)
• Photography Contest Senior Division: Shea Frink (champion)
• Photography Contest Junior Division: Katy Weaver
• Photography Contest Elementary Division: Gracen Byrne (champion)