Fayette County 4-H Honors Members at Annual Banquet
The annual Fayette County 4-H Banquet was held on Sunday, Aug. 9, 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: Jaden Melton, Hope Michalke, Tori Newton, Logan Poncik, Kole Schmitt, Jack Schley, Jaley Stork, and Elena Supak 4-H Opportunity Scholarships: $20,0000-Tori Newton, $20,000-Elena Supak, $10,000-Logan Poncik, $1,000-Hope Michalke. Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association Scholarship: Avery Nelius. Netti Mae Scholarship: Logan Poncik.
South Central Cow Calf Clinic Scholarship: Logan Poncik.
Emily Fritsch 4-H Scholarships: Jaden Melton, Hope Michalke, Tori Newton, Kole Schmitt, Jack Schley, Jaley Stork, and Elena Supak.
Friend of 4-H: Doug Bishop.
4-H Club Display Booth: Schulenburg 4-H Club.
The Fayette County 4-H Livestock Judging Team was presented with banners as they wrapped up a Historical year, winning the District 11 4-H Sweepstakes Award.
The Texas Cup is awarded to the top 10 livestock judgers in the State. Abraham Mc-Bride was the Overall High Point Junior, Kaisley Janecka was 2nd overall, Adalyn Carrales was 6th overall, and Tate Fritsch was 10th overall.
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 Stockton Emshoff of the Fayetteville 4-H Club, Hudson Holub of the Schulenburg 4-H Club and Rowdy Guenther of the Schulenburg 4-H Club.
This year’s Outstanding Intermediates are Kaisley Janecka of the Flatonia 4-H Club, Rilan Karisch of the Pure Country 4-H Club, and Tate Fritsch of the Fayetteville 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 Brealey Nieto of the Flatonia 4-H Club and Kandon Kaspar of the Fayetteville 4-H Club.
The Silver Star Award is an award that is stepping stone up to the Gold Star Award. This award signifies excellence, hard work, and good communication skills. Silver Star winners are Teagan Kallus of the Fayette 4-H Horse Club and Rheagan Karisch 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 Logan Poncik of the Fayetteville 4-H Club and Peter Kieke of the Round Top-Carmine 4-H Club.
Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, Commissioner Jason McBroom, and Commissioner Clint Sternadel presented the outstanding intermediate and junior awards as well as the senior awards.
New County Council Officers for the 2026-2027 are: President-Rheagan Karisch, Vice President- Tatum Fritsch, Secretary-Crockett Guenther, Treasurer-Brealey Nieto, Reporter-Kaisley Janecka, Parliamentarian-Tate Fritsch.