Outstanding projects earn recognition at Iroquois County 4-H General Show

GILMAN, Ill - Iroquois County 4-H members showcased their talents, creativity, and problem-solving skills during the General Projects Show, exhibiting a diverse range of projects that reflected months of learning and dedication. Showcasing 702 entries across project areas including aerospace, agronomy, animal science, creative writing, computer science, electricity, foods and nutrition, horticulture, leadership, natural resources, photography, robotics, veterinary science, visual arts, woodworking, and many more. 

Congratulations to all of the exhibitors for their outstanding accomplishments and best of luck to those selected to represent Iroquois County at the Illinois State Fair. Thank you to our judges, volunteers, Extension staff, and families whose encouragement and support help make these opportunities possible and continue to inspire the next generation of leaders, innovators, and lifelong learners. 

If you are interested in learning more about 4-H, please contact Micaiah Owens at mlowens@illinois.edu. 

Aerospace

• Model Rocketry: Coye Wagner (Country Kickers) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Agronomy

• Corn: Andrew Talbert (Danforth Blue Ribbon) – State Fair Delegate, Champion, Superior

Animal Science

• Animal Science 1-2 Years in Project / Small Pets Poster/Display: Autumn Kanosky (Danforth Blue Ribbon) – Champion
• Animal Science 1-2 Years in Project / Small Pets Poster/Display: Fulton Kirkpatrick ( Ashkum Go-Getters) – State Fair Delegate, Champion
• Animal Science 3 or more years in Project / Small Pets: Ellianna Bice (Prairie Champions) – Champion

Babysitting

• Babysitting Display: Hannah Snodgrass (Donovan Ag) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Civic Engagement

• Service Learning 1: Jack Reynolds (Danforth Blue Ribbon) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Computer Science

• Beginning Visual Programming: Logan Winkel (Ashkum Go-Getters) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Consumer Education

• My Financial Future 2 Advanced: Isaiah Wales (Ashkum Go-Getters) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Creating with Building Bricks

• Scene/Storytelling: Jude Meyer (Woodworth Kountry Klovers) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Creative Writing

•  Creative Writing: Charity Kidwell (Prairie Champions) – State Fair Delegate, Champion, Superior

Electricity

• Electricity 1 / Basic Circuit: Graham Pilcher (Prairie Champions) – State Fair Delegate, Champion, Superior
• Electricity 3: Kale Gerdes (Ashkum Go-Getters) – State Fair Delegate, Champion, Superior

Entomology

• Entomology 1: Rogan Reynolds (Danforth Blue Ribbon) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Entomology-Beekeeping

• Beekeeping 3: Garrett Koester (Country Kickers) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

eSports

• eSports: Savannah Froehling (Fountain Creek Producers) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Exploratory

• Collectibles: Tucker Brown (Donovan Ag) – Champion

Family Heritage

• Family Heritage: Lillie Wilcox (Fountain Creek Stitch 'N Do) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Foods and Nutrition

• 4-H Cooking 301 Yeast Bread: Oaklyn DeBolt (Milford Sugar Creek) – State Fair Delegate, Champion
• 4-H Cooking 401 French Bread: Danielle Behrends (Milks Grove Challengers) – State Fair Delegate, Grand Champion, Champion, Superior
• 4-H Cooking 301 Tea Ring: Edwin Wagner (Country Kickers) - Reserve Grand Champion, Champion, Superior, State Fair Delegate

Geology

• Pebble Pups 1: Corbin Walton (Donovan Ag) – Champion

Health

• Health Innovation: Isaiah Wales – State Fair Delegate, Champion, Superior

Horticulture - Floriculture

• Wedding Bouquet: Maya Anderson (Milks Grove Challengers) – State Fair Delegate, Champion, Superior

Horticulture - Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits

• Vegetable Plates: Adeline Peterson (Ashkum Go-Getters) – State Fair Delegate, Champion, Superior

Intercultural

• Passport to the World - Individual: Helen Harris (Ashkum Go-Getters) – State Fair Delegate, Champion
• Passport to the World - Group: Sophie Deem (Full STEAM) – State Fair Delegate, Champion
• Passport to the World - Group: Aubree Johnson (Full STEAM) – State Fair Delegate, Champion
• Passport to the World - Group: Jax Johnson (Full STEAM) – State Fair Delegate, Champion
• Passport to the World - Group: Scarlett Siebert (Full STEAM) – State Fair Delegate, Champion
• Passport to the World - Group: Cecelia Wilson (Full STEAM) – State Fair Delegate, Champion
• Passport to the World - Group: Adalynn Younger (Watseka Wild Clovers) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Interior Design

• Design Decisions - Beginning - 1-2 yrs experience: Elliott Finegan (Ashkum Go-Getters) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Leadership

• Leadership 2: Henry Wagner – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Natural Resources

• Outdoor Adventures 1-3: Hayden Carmichael (Crescent City Barnbangers) – State Fair Delegate, Champion
• Fish and Wildlife Innovation: Nathaniel Miller (Danforth Blue Ribbon) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Photography

• Photography 2: Megan Borgers (Woodworth Kountry Klovers) – State Fair Delegate, Champion, Superior

Plants and Soil Sciences

• Cover Crops: Jack Reynolds (Danforth Blue Ribbon) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Ready4Life

• Ready4Life - Career: Sophie Deem (Full STEAM) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Robotics

• Junk Drawer Robotics 1: Owen Winkel (Ashkum Go-Getters) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Small Engines

• Small Engines 1-3: Oliver Moore (Woodworth Kountry Klovers) – Champion

Theatre Arts

• Theatre Arts 3: June Rader (Ashkum Go-Getters) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Tractor

• Tractor D: Kandace Behrends (Milks Grove Challengers) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Veterinary Science

• Veterinary Science 1: 1-2 years in project: Hannah Snodgrass (Donovan Ag) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Visual Arts

• Food Decorating - Advanced: Jenna Siergiej (Ashkum Go-Getters) – State Fair Delegate, Champion, Superior
• Scrapbooking - Advanced: Lydia Heeren (Watseka Wild Clovers) – State Fair Delegate, Champion, Superior

Weather

• Weather and Climate Science 3: Hannah Snodgrass (Donovan Ag) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Welding

• Welding: Landen Kraft (Danforth Blue Ribbon) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

Woodworking

• Woodworking 4: Edwin Wagner (Country Kickers) – State Fair Delegate, Champion

   

   

About Illinois 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension and is administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. 4-H grows true leaders, youth who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools, and encouragement and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating that young people are four times more likely to contribute to their communities, two times more likely to make healthier choices, two times more likely to be civically active, and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.