Congratulations to the Lancaster County 4‑H’ers who showcased their projects at the Nebraska State Fair! Here are the top results. Complete results are at http://nebraska4hresults.com.
Pictured in photo collage:
Elizabeth Hilkemann’s notebook, “Predicting the Number of Light-Attracted Moths Found on Moth Surveys,” earned 1 of 6 Premier Science Awards. Read more at http://go.unl.edu/sci-award-25
Dayton Jon’s vintage-style shirt featuring tulip sleeves, paired with green pants featuring a high-waist was one of 25 exhibits selected for the Design Gallery and earned a Rainbow Recognition award. Read more at https://go.unl.edu/des-gallery-25
Lathan Huntley received Champion Modern Game Birchen Cockerel in Poultry
11 members of the Lancaster County 4-H “4 On The Floor” dog club competed at the State Fair 4-H Dog Show. Pictured are (L–R) Brigham Moore, Ruby Dean, club leader John Croghan, Remington Tate, Reese Dell, Shelby Huenink, Sophie Huenink, Dayton Jons, Olivia Jelinek, Tillie Karmann, Ava Schepers and Paige Schepers. Read more at https://go.unl.edu/dog-state-fair-25
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TOP AWARDS
Ari Hamblin — Rabbit: Junior Rabbit Showmanship - 3rd Place
Dax Hamblin — Poultry: All Other Standard Breeds: Ameraucana Black Hen - Reserve Champion • Poultry: Junior Poultry Showmanship - 4th Place
Elizabeth Hilkemann — Judging Contests: Horticulture: Intermediate - 3rd Place • Judging Contests: Insect ID: Intermediate - 3rd Place • Judging Contests: Weed & Grass ID: Intermediate - 3rd Place • Science & Technology: Premier Science Award
Lathan Huntley — Poultry: Game Bantams: Modern Division: Mod Game Birchen Cockerel - Champion
Olivia Jelinek — Dog: Agility: Level 2 - Reserve Champion
Josie Johnson — Meat Goat: Division I Market Goat - Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Overall Market Goat • Sheep: Market Sheep: Hampshire Market Lamb - Reserve Champion and 5th Place Champion Overall Market Lamb
Lauren Johnson — Meat Goat: Division I Market Goat - Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Champion Overall Market Goat
Dayton Jons — Dog: Showmanship: Intermediate - Reserve Champion • Dog: Skillathon: Intermediate - Champion
Brigham Moore — Dog: Showmanship: Junior - Reserve Champion • Dog: Skillathon: Junior - Reserve Champion
Micah Mueller — Beef: Charolais Breeding Heifer - Champion
Lawrence Rauert — Poultry: Intermediate Poultry Showmanship - 5th Place • Rabbit: Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship - 3rd Place
Marylynn Rauert — Rabbit: Senior Rabbit Showmanship - Reserve Champion
Hadley Reimers — Beef: Commercial Breeding Beef: Commercial Breeding Heifer - Reserve Champion
Ava Schepers — Dog: Obedience: Beginning Novice Division A - Champion
Paige Schepers — Dog: Obedience: Beginning Novice Division C - Champion • Dog: Showmanship: Senior - Champion
Joseph Wesely — Judging Contests: Horticulture: Junior - 5th Place
Kaily Wesely — Judging Contests: Horticulture: Senior - 3rd Place
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
DESIGN GALLERY SELECTIONS
25 Visual Arts, Design Decisions, Clothing or Fashion Show exhibits were selected to be displayed in the 4-H Design Gallery at State Fair.
Dayton Jons — STEAM Clothing 3: Pants or Shorts Combination
RAINBOW RIBBON RECOGNITION
Rainbow Recognition awards recognizes unique and outstanding items.
Tenley Bauman — STEAM Clothing 3: Lined or Unlined Jacket
Henry Fendrick — Electricity: Electrical Tool/Supply Kit
Catherine Friesen — Knitting: Level 2: Knitted Clothing
Shea Frink — Visual Art Mediums: Original Watercolor Painting
Adam Gabel — Heritage: Level II: Other Historical Exhibit
Ethan Gabel — Electricity: Electronic Project
Nicole Gee — STEAM Clothing 3: Pants or Shorts Combination
Sophie Huenink — Electricity: Electrical Tool/Supply Kit
Lauren Johnson — Cooking 401: Foam Cake
Dayton Jons — STEAM Clothing 3: Pants or Shorts Combination
Brigham Moore — Photography Unit II: Expression Through Color Display or Print
Meredith Noack — Visual Art Mediums: Original Watercolor Painting
Kyler Plugge — Conservation & Wildlife: Reptile or Amphibian Display
Jocelyn Schmoll — Photography Unit II: Abstract Photography Display or Print
Alexa Smith — Outdoor Adventure: Level 2: Other Camping Items
Avery Stohs — Visual Art Themes: Original Art Inspired by Plants or Animals
Cora Vander Woude — Visual Art Mediums: Original Mixed Media
Kamryn Wanser — Citizenship: i2i: This Is Who I Am Poem
PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL SELECTIONS
Selected for display during the next year on UNL East Campus
Gracie Mittan-DeBuhr (Horse in Barn Stalls) ... Animal Science Complex
LIVESTOCK ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
At the beginning of the 4-H year, youth plan what to accomplish. At the end of the 4-H year, they report on their completed accomplishments.
Tenley Bauman — Rabbit and Dairy Goat Areas, Senior
May Frain — Rabbit Project Area, Senior
Adelaide Metcalf — Rabbit Project Area, Intermediate
FINAL DRIVE
Top livestock exhibitors were invited to participate in the “Final Drive.”
Tenley Bauman — Livestock Achievement
May Frain — Livestock Achievement
Josie Johnson — Market Goat and Market Lamb
Lauren Johnson — Market Goat
Adelaide Metcalf — Livestock Achievement
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PURPLE RIBBONS
Emily Bauman — Fashion Show: Constructed STEAM Clothing 3 Garment • Quilt Quest: Computer Exploration • STEAM Clothing 3: Dress or Formal • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Color Wheel • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Embellished Garment With Original Design • Shopping in Style: Best Buy for Your Buck: Ages 14-18
Monica Bauman — Fashion Show: Constructed STEAM Clothing 3 Garment • Human Development: Activity With a Younger Child • Shopping in Style: Best Buy for Your Buck: Ages 8-13 • Computers: Computer Application Notebook • Computers: Virtual Platform Presentation
Nicolas Bauman — Computers: Virtual Platform Presentation
Piper Bauman — Design Decision: Accessory: Original Needlework/Stitchery • Design Decision: Accessory: Recycled/Upcycled Item for the Home • Visual Art Mediums: Original Single Media Not Listed
Tenley Bauman — Heritage: Level II: 4-H Member Scrapbook • Leadership and Citizenship: Service Items • Photography Unit III: Advanced Techniques & Lighting Display or Print • ESI: EntrepreneurShip Investigation: Sample of an Original Product • Human Development: Health and Physical Development • Human Development: Science • Veterinary Science: Small Animal/Pet Poster, Notebook or Display
Andrea Bettenhausen — Heritage: Level I: Family Genealogy/History Notebook • Cooking 201: Biscuits or Scones
Ian Bettenhausen — Safety: General Purpose First Aid Kit
Claire Breuer — Forestry: Cross Section Display • General Foods: Foods and Nutrition Poster: Scrapbook or Photo Display
Hannah Breuer — Forestry: Cross Section Display • Wildlife Habitat: Houses • General Foods: Foods and Nutrition Poster: Scrapbook or Photo Display
Reagan Breuer — Design Decision: Accessory: Original Made from Wood
Charis Carlson — Cooking 201: Biscuits or Scones
Olivia Clark — Cooking 401: Candy
Harper Cordes — Fashion Show: Constructed STEAM Clothing 2 Garment
Emily Crawford — Quilt Quest: Level I: Quilted Exhibit-Medium
Mia Crawford — Food Preservation: Unit 3: Boiling Canning: 1 Jar Jelled Exhibit
Khloe Cuttlers — Horticulture: Red Onions
Ruby Dean — Dog: Showmanship: Senior
Lundy Dell — Heritage: Level I: 4-H Member Scrapbook • Heritage: Level I: Other Historical Exhibit • Photography Unit II: Creative Composition Display or Print • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Embellished Garment With Original Design • Cooking 201: Baking With Whole Grain • Cooking 201: Biscuits or Scones
Reese Dell — Heritage: Level II: 4-H Club/County Scrapbook • Heritage: Level II: 4-H Member Scrapbook • Heritage: Level II: Other Historical Exhibit • Heritage: Level II: Special Events Scrapbook • Photography Unit II: Expression Through Color Display or Print • Design Decision: Accessory: 2D • Human Development: Activity With a Younger Child
Bailey Docter — Quilt Quest: Barn Quilt Created Less than 4x4
Sydney Docter — Quilt Quest: Barn Quilt Created Less than 4x4
Tayler Docter — Quilt Quest: Barn Quilt Created Less than 4x4
Roy Egelhoff — Computers: 3-D Printing: Unique Object
Nora Fish — Cooking 301: Specialty Bread
Frankie Fendrick — Cooking 401: Ethnic Food Exhibit
Henry Fendrick — Electricity: Electrical Tool/Supply Kit
Catherine Friesen — Knitting: Level 2: Knitted Clothing
Gwendolyn Freisen — STEAM Clothing 2: Dress
Mary Kerstin Friesen — Visual Art Themes: Original Art Inspired by Artist’s Choice • Visual Art Themes: Original Art Inspired by Plants or Animals
Shea Frink — Visual Art Mediums: Original Watercolor Painting
Adam Gabel — Citizenship: i2i: Biography • Heritage: Level II: Other Historical Exhibit • Heritage: Level II: Story or Illustration about a Historical Event • Photography Unit III: Advanced Composition Print • Photography Unit III: Level 3 Portfolio • Human Development: Activity With a Younger Child • Quilt Quest: Barn Quilt Created Less than 4x4 • Outdoor Adventures: Level 3: Journal/Binder • Computers: Virtual Platform Presentation
Ethan Gabel — Food Preservation: Unit 3: Boiling Canning: 1 Jar Fruit Exhibit
Molly Gabel — Human Development: Activity With a Younger Child
Morgan Gabel — Heritage: Level II: Special Events Scrapbook • Photography Unit II:
Level 2 Portfolio • ESI: EntrepreneurShip Investigation: Sample of an Original Product • Safety: Careers in Safety
Morgan Gee — STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Embellished Garment With Original Design
Nicole Gee — STEAM Clothing 3: Pants or Shorts Combination
Reagan Gee — Floriculture: Any Other Annual or Biennial
Crayson Grone — Heritage: Level I: Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit
Aaron Grove — Computers: Produce a Computer Slideshow Presentation
Ethan Grove — Cooking 201: Coffee Cake • Computers: Produce a Computer Slideshow Presentation
Aleigha Gyhra — Quilt Quest: Level I: Quilted Exhibit-Medium
Brielle Gyhra — Human Development: Social Emotional Development
Ari Hamblin — Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits: Netherland Dwarf Jr. Doe • Rabbit: Junior Rabbit Showmanship • STEAM Clothing 2: Dress • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Original Designed Fabric: Yardage
Dax Hamblin — Poultry: All Other Standard Breeds: Ameraucana Black Hen • Poultry: Junior Poultry Showmanship • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Embellished Garment With Original Design
Parker Hansen — Heritage: Level I: Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit • Design Decision: Accessory: Outdoor Living • Human Development: Health and Physical Development • Safety: Safety Scrapbook • Horticulture: Rhubarb
Elizabeth Hilkemann — Judging Contests: Horticulture: Intermediate • Judging Contests: Insect ID: Intermediate • Judging Contests: Tree ID: Intermediate • Judging Contests: Weed and Grass ID: Intermediate • Citizenship: i2i: Biography • Heritage: Level I: Family Traditions Exhibit • Heritage: Level II: Other Historical Exhibit • Photography Unit II: Creative Techniques & Lighting Display or Print • Photography Unit II: Expression Through Color Display or Print • Entomology: Reports or Journals • Forestry: Design Your Own Exhibit • Forestry: Forest Health Display • Forestry: Forest Product Display • Safety: Careers in Safety • Computers: How To STEM Presentation • Computers: Produce a Computer Slideshow Presentation • Energy: Solar as Energy Display • Geospatial: GPS Notebook • Veterinary Science: Small Animal/Pet Poster, Notebook or Display
Rachel Hoffman — Cooking 401: Specialty Pastry
Sophie Huenink — Dog: Rally: Rally 1 • Poultry: Ducks: Bantam Call White Young Male • STEAM Clothing 2: Two-Piece Outfit • Cooking 201: Healthy Baked Product • Electricity: Electrical Tool/Supply Kit
Sofia Hunt — Design Decision: Accessory: Outdoor Living • STEAM Clothing 2: Alter Your Pattern • STEAM Clothing 2: Two-Piece Outfit • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Embellished Garment With Original Design • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Fashion Accessory • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Item (Garment or Non-clothing Item) Constructed from Original Designed Fabric • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Textile Arts Garment or Accessory
Alandra Huntley — Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits: Netherland Dwarf Jr. Buck • Rabbit: Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship • STEAM Clothing 2: Skirt • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Original Designed Fabric: Yardage
Lathan Huntley — Poultry: Game Bantams: Modern Division: Mod Game Birchen Cockerel • Poultry: Game Bantams: Modern Division: Mod Game Birchen Pullet
Mary Kate Ingarcia — Heritage: Level I: Family Traditions Exhibit • Cooking 401: Foam Cake
Olivia Jelinek — Dog: Agility: Level 2 • Dog: Obedience: Beginning Novice Division C
Clara Johnson — Cooking 301: Specialty Rolls
Josie Johnson — Meat Goat: Market Meat Goat: Market Wethers • Sheep: Market Sheep: Hampshire Market Lambs • Cooking 401: Double Crust Fruit Pie
Lauren Johnson — Meat Goat: Market Meat Goat: Market Wethers • Sheep: Market Sheep: Crossbred Market Lambs • Crochet: Level 2: Crocheted Home Design & Restoration Item • Cooking 201: Loaf Quick Bread • Cooking 401: Family Food Tradition • Cooking 401: Foam Cake
Dayton Jons — Dog: Showmanship: Intermediate • Dog: Skillathon: Intermediate • STEAM Clothing 3: Dress or Formal • STEAM Clothing 3: Pants or Shorts Combination • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Embellished Garment With Original Design • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Item (Garment or Non-clothing Item) Constructed from Original Designed Fabric
Michael Lockee III — Sheep: Breeding Sheep: Commercial Meat Breed Ewe Lambs (Born 9/1/2024 and after) • Sheep: Market Sheep: Crossbred Market Lambs • Sheep: Market Sheep: Hampshire Market Lambs
Meredith Marsh — Design Decision: Accessory: Outdoor Living • Cooking 401: Specialty Pastry
Harper McKelvey — Design Decision: Furniture: Recycled/Remade • Quilt Quest: Barn Quilt Created Less than 4x4
Gracie Mittan-DeBuhr — Photography Unit II: Creative Composition Display or Print • Visual Art Mediums: Original Ceramic Pottery
Brigham Moore — Dog: Obedience: Beginning Novice Division A • Dog: Showmanship: Junior • Dog: Skillathon: Junior • Heritage: Level I: Depicting Heritage of Member’s Family or Community • Photography Unit II: Expression Through Color Display or Print • Photography Unit II: Level 2 Portfolio • Rockets: Any Skill With Wooden Fins, Painted by Hand/Brush
Isaiah Morse — Heritage: Level I: 4-H Member Scrapbook
Blake Mueller — Beef: Feeder Calf: Feeder Heifer
Micah Mueller — Beef: Charolais Breeding Beef: Charolais Heifer Calved Sept./Oct. 2024
TJ Mueller — Beef: Angus Breeding Beef: Angus Heifer Calved January-April 2025
Emma Mumm — Photography Unit II: Level 2 Portfolio • Computers: Produce a Computer Slideshow Presentation
Brooklynn Nelsen — Design Decision: Accessory: Original Floral Design • Human Development: Activity With a Younger Child
Meredith Noack — Crochet: Level 3: Crocheted Clothing • Visual Art Mediums: Original Watercolor Painting
Carley Parrott — Design Decision: Accessory: 2D
Amorita Payne — Photography Unit II: Abstract Photography Display or Print • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Embellished Garment With Original Design • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Fashion Accessory • Veterinary Science: Small Animal/Pet Poster, Notebook or Display
Piper Pillard — Fashion Show: Constructed STEAM Clothing 3 Garment • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Embellished Garment With Original Design
Reese Pillard — Floriculture: Sedum
Kyler Plugge — Conservation & Wildlife: Reptile or Amphibian Display • Shooting Sports: Shooting Aid or Accessory
Liam Powers — Heritage: Level I: Other Historical Exhibit
Silas Pracheil — Heritage: Level I: Depicting Heritage of Member’s Family or Community
Benedict Rauert — Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits: Mini Rex Sr. Doe
George Rauert — Food Preservation: Unit 3: Boiling Canning: 1 Jar Pickled Exhibit
Lawrence Rauert — Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits: Mini Rex Sr. Buck • Poultry: Intermediate Poultry Showmanship • Rabbit: Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship
Leo Rauert — Food Preservation: Unit 3: Boiling Canning: 1 Jar Pickled Exhibit
Marylynn Rauert — Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits: Mini Rex Sr. Buck • Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits: Mini Rex Sr. Doe • Poultry: Senior Poultry Showmanship • Rabbit: Senior Rabbit Showmanship • Food Preservation: Unit 3: Boiling Canning: 1 Jar Pickled Exhibit
Hadley Reimers — Beef: Commercial Breeding Beef: Commercial Breeding Heifer
Hudson Reimers — Beef: Feeder Calf: Feeder Steer
Addison Rocole — Fashion Show: Constructed STEAM Clothing 2 Garment • Heritage Level I: 4-H Member Scrapbook • STEAM Clothing 2: Dress
Amelia Rocole — Heritage Level I: 4-H Member Scrapbook • Visual Art Mediums: Original Watercolor Painting
Charlotte Sanio — Photography Unit III: Advanced Composition Print
Ava Schepers — Dog: Agility: Level 1 • Dog: Obedience: Beginning Novice Division A
Paige Schepers — Dog: Agility: Level 2 • Dog: Obedience: Beginning Novice Division C • Dog: Rally: Rally 1 • Dog: Showmanship: Senior
Eliana Schmoll — Food Preservation: Unit 3: Boiling Canning: 1 Jar Pickled Exhibit
Jocelyn Schmoll — Photography Unit II: Abstract Photography Display or Print • Forestry: Leaf Display • Food Preservation: Unit 3: Boiling Canning: 1 Jar Fruit Exhibit • Food Preservation: Unit 3: Boiling Canning: 1 Jar Jelled Exhibit • Food Preservation: Unit 3: Boiling Canning: 3 Jar Jelled Exhibit
Josiah Schmoll — Food Preservation: Unit 2: Drying: Dried Vegetables
Noah Schmoll — Food Preservation: Unit 2: Drying: Fruit Leather • Food Preservation: Unit 3: Boiling Canning: 1 Jar Pickled Exhibit
Dalton Shotkoski — Poultry: Game Bantams: Modern Division: Mod Game Birchen Hen
Alexa Smith — Fashion Show: Constructed STEAM Clothing 2 Garment • Fashion Show: Shopping in Style Purchased Outfit and Written Report • Outdoor Adventure: Level 2: Digital Media • Outdoor Adventure: Level 2: Other Camping Items
Avery Stohs — Photography Unit III: Advanced Composition Print • Visual Art Themes: Original Art Inspired by Plants or Animals
Remington Tate — Dog: Agility: Level 1
Gigi Thomas — Conservation & Wildlife: Wildlife Diorama
Emma Thomson — Fashion Show: Shopping in Style Purchased Outfit and Written Report • Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits: Polish Jr. Doe
Isabelle Tonkin — STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Embellished Garment With Original Design
Cora Vander Woude — Woodworking: Woodworking Article • Visual Art Mediums: Original Mixed Media
Avery Vlasnik — Design Decision: Furniture: Outdoor Living • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle: Fashion Accessory • Food Preservation: Unit 3: Boiling Canning: 1 Jar Jelled Exhibit • Floriculture: Any Other Perennial • Floriculture: Vinca
Jaxon Vlasnik — Design Decision: Accessory: 3D (String Art, Wreath, Etc.) • Floriculture: Any Other Perennial • Horticulture: Any Other Herb • Horticulture: Garlic
Alessandra Wagner — Dog: Agility: Level 2 • Dog: Obedience: Beginning Novice Division B • Dog: Skillathon: Senior
Olivia Wandzilak — STEAM Clothing 2: Dress
Kamryn Wanser — Citizenship: i2i: This Is Who I Am Poem • 4-H Leadership and Citizenship: Citizenship Game • Design Decision: Accessory: Original Made From Glass • Visual Art Themes: Original Art Inspired by Landscapes
Kathryn Weaver — Heritage: Level I: Special Events Scrapbook • Photography Unit II: Expression Through Color Display or Print
Joseph Wesely — Judging Contests: Horticulture: Junior • Judging Contests: Tree ID: Junior
Kaily Wesely — Judging Contests: Horticulture: Senior
Galen Wilken — Photography Unit II: Creative Composition Display or Print • Visual Art Themes: Original Art Inspired by Plants or Animals
Brooklynn Wolgamott — Photography Unit II: Level 2 Portfolio