The University of Illinois Extension Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam 4-H honor the seniors of 2020.  This week we highlight Austin Passwater.

Austin Passwater is a 4-H member of the Corn Belt Kids in LaSalle County.           

His favorite project is woodworking. His favorite exhibit was a bowl he made. He was also very proud that he received best of show on his bowl.           

Austin said the thing he learned from 4-H is that it is so important to help the younger members in the club and to be a good role model.            

When asked what is favorite memory in 4-H is he stated, “My favorite memory was driving a van in the demolition derby”.           

The advice he would give to younger 4-H’ers is, “Enjoy every moment because it goes by way too fast.”           

Austin plans to attend IVCC in the fall.

The 4-H Volunteers Austin would like to thank are: “Kim Kaschke and Janell Lukach are the best 4-H leaders any club could have. We are a small club, we have accomplished an incredible amount in community service, and state ribbon awards under their leadership. They also make sure we have fun in all that we do.”

If you have questions or if you would like information about joining 4-H, email Anne Scheel for Marshall-Putnam, Danielle Gapinski for Bureau County or Toni Pienta for LaSalle County, or please call University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit at 815-224-0889.  4-H is the Youth Development Program of University of Illinois Extension.