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

Kassidy Brady is a member of the Dimmick Braves in LaSalle County. Her favorite project is showing her Black Angus cattle.

When asked “what did you learn from 4-H?” Kassidy said, “4-H has taught me how to be a leader, how to be a confident public speaker, and how to always persevere and never quit”.

Kassidy’s favorite memory from 4-H is when she was 11 years old and received reserved grand champion with her heifer Candy.     

Her advice to younger 4-H’ers is “I would tell any 4-Her to never let the fear of failing hold you back. It can be scary to try new things, but stepping out of your comfort zone will only help to make you a better leader.”           

Kassidy plans to be attending the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign to major in Chemistry.            

 The volunteers Kassidy would like to thank are, “All 4-H volunteers deserve a huge thank you, but my Dimmick Braves club leader, Michelle Rich, has helped form me into a better leader and has trusted me to take on responsibilities even when I wasn't sure if I could handle. Thank you Mrs. Rich!”

If you have questions or if you would like information about joining 4-H, email Anne Scheel at  amscheel@illinois.edu for Marshall-Putnam, Danielle Gapinski des85@illinois.edu for Bureau County or Toni Pienta at fusinatt@illinois.edu 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.