Fayette County 4-H Banquet Held at Historic Casino Hall

The annual Fayette County 4-H Banquet was held on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Historic Casino Hall. The 4-H Banquet is the ultimate highlight and culmination of the year’s activities for each member, as we see one year close and a new year beginning.

4-H awards were awarded to

the following: Fayette County 4-H Scholarship: Katelyn Bernsen.

4-H Opportunity Scholarships: $20,000, Laura James; $10,000, Karli Siptak; $4,500, Brynn Mikulenka. Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association Scholarship: Brynn Mikulenka and Laura James.

Gideon Lincecum Master Naturalist: Laura James. Emily Fritsch 4-H Scholarships: Katelyn Bernsen, Abigail Eindorf, and Brynn Mikulenka.

Capital Farm Credit Video Showcase-Laura James. Friend of 4-H: JoJo and Kaci Carrales. 4-H Club Display Booth-Fayette 4-H Horse Project Club.

The outstanding member awards are selected on the basis of excellence in club, county, and district 4-H activities and growth and excellence within individual projects. The Outstanding Juniors are members in the 3rd-5th grade. The Outstanding Intermediates are members in the 6th-8th grade. Both Intermediates and Juniors, complete an application and go through an interview process. This year’s Outstanding Juniors are Cailee Daniel of the Fayetteville 4-H Club, Sawyer Mau of the Fayetteville 4-H Club, Adalyn Carrales of the Flatonia 4-H Club, and Candyn Janca of the Pure Country 4-H Club This year’s Outstanding Intermediates are Kandon Kaspar of the Fayetteville 4-H Club, Teagan Kallus of the 4-H Horse Club, Kynzee Swafford of the La Grange 4-H Club, and Rheagan Karisch of the Pure Country 4-H Club. The “I Dare You” Award is presented to youth who excel in Character, well balanced personal development and leadership. This year’s I Dare You Award winners are Harper Mau of the Fayetteville 4-H Club and Brynn Mikulenka of the La Grange 4-H Club. The Silver Star Award is an award that is steppingstone up to the Gold Star Award. This award signifies excellence, hard work, and good communication skills. Silver Star winners are Cooper Mau of the Fayetteville 4-H Club and Kaylee Hensley of the Pure Country 4-H Club. The Gold Star is the highest award that can be presented at the county level. This year’s Gold Star Winners are Mackenzie Poncik of the Fayetteville 4-H Club and Austin Nedbalek of the 4-H Shooting Sports Club Fayette County Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff presented the awards.

New Fayette County Council Officers for the 2022-2023 are: President-Austin Nedbalek, Vice President-Cooper Mau, Secretary-Mackenzie Poncik; Treasurer-Harper Mau; Reporter- Madeline Willrich; Parliamentarian- Kaylee Hensley.

Outstanding Intermediates presented by Fayette County Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff from left: Kandon Kaspar, Kynzee Swafford, Teagan Kallus, and Rheagan Karisch.

Outstanding Juniors presented by Fayette County Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff: Sawyer Mau, Adalyn Carrales and Cailee Daniel. Not pictured: Candyn Janca.