EXTENSION NEWS — 4-H interns assist during summer

(L–R) Abby Babcock, Sheridan Swotek and Jayde Hessler
(L–R) Abby Babcock, Sheridan Swotek and Jayde Hessler

Each year, student interns join the 4-H staff at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and provide much needed assistance during the summer for contests, Lancaster County Super Fair and other activities.

• Jayde Hessler assists Kate Pulec with the horse, rabbit, cat and household pet projects. This is her first summer as a 4-H intern. Jayde just finished her third year at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln where she is majoring in Animal Science with an emphasis in Production Animal Management.

• Abby Babcock assists Kristin Geisert with Clover College, Super Fair static exhibits and contests. This is her first summer as a 4-H intern. Abby just finished her freshman year at John Brown University (Siloam Springs, Ark.), where she is majoring in English with an emphasis in creative writing. Abby was a Lancaster County 4-H member for 11 years.

• Sheridan Swotek assists Cole Meador with the livestock, dog and poultry projects. This is her first summer as a 4-H intern. Last summer, Sheridan worked as the residential camp director at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey, Neb. She just finished her sophomore year at UNL where she is majoring in Agricultural Education and minoring in Animal Science. Sheridan was a Lancaster County 4-H member for 12 years.