The 2024 statewide 4-H Companion Animal Challenge was held during PASE at UNL East Campus. Youth had the opportunity to display their companion animal knowledge through six contests. Complete results are at https://4h.unl.edu/pase-contests#companion. Here are the Lancaster County purple ribbon winners:
• Intermediate Cat Skillathon: Elizabeth Hilkemann (Reserve Champion)
• Junior Photography: Josiah Schmoll (Grand Champion) (3 purples), Noah Schmoll (Reserve Champion) (2 purples)
• Intermediate Photography: Elizabeth Hilkemann (Grand Champion) (3 purples), Tenley Bauman (1 purple)
• Senior Photography: Jocelyn Schmoll (Grand Champion) (2 purples)
• Intermediate Art: Brooklynn Nelsen (Grand Champion) (3 purples)
• Senior Art: Kamryn Wanser (1 purple)