Editor's note: These are two of several members who have spent 10 years with 4-H. We'll introduce you to more throughout the Allen County Fair, today-Sunday. 4-H is open to students through Grade 12 of the exhibition year.

♦School: Graduated from Woodlan High School this year and will attend Concordia University in Chicago to study elementary education this fall.


♦4-H family history: Mother and grandmother both involved with sewing, baking and gardening. Sister Amy, 15, is also involved with sewing and baking.


♦Past events and projects: Sewing, baking, food presentation, gardening, woodworking, Fashion Review


♦This year: Modeling a peacoat she made for the Senior Fashion Review


♦Awards, recognition: Indiana State Fair entries for sewing and baking


♦Favorite 4-H memory: Being in the Fashion Review.


♦Final thoughts: “I've enjoyed staying busy during the summer and learning life skills.”

♦School: Graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School this year and will attend Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame to study design this fall.

♦4-H family history: Older siblings Emily, Jonathan and Laura all inspired her to participate.

♦Past events and projects: Food, basic craft

♦This year: Basic craft

♦Awards, recognition: state fair placement for cherry pie; runner-up at state fair for frozen pizza; honor certificate for craft.


♦Favorite 4-H memory: Hanging out with friends from her club at the fair.


♦Final thoughts: “I've learned not to procrastinate on my 4-H projects.”


- Compiled by Amanda Junk of The News-Sentinel