Kendall County 4-H honors youth at awards night

Note: The Annual Kendall County 4-H Achievement Night news is published in multiple segments. This is part 3. More youth and volunteer awards and recognition appeared in additional issues.

Kendall County 4-H honored youth members across the county for their project achievement, citizenship and leadership at the 2019 4-H Achievement Night on Friday, Nov. 15, at Plano High School.

“This year’s event celebrated accomplishments in the 2018-19 program year,” said Kim Eisnaugle, Kendall County 4-H youth development program coordinator. “We are grateful for the supportive groups who help us recognize 4-H member and club efforts each year.”

Local 4-H members received special honors from the county or state 4-H program, or through awards provided by the local or state 4-H foundations, local businesses, organizations and families.

Experience Awards

4-H members may complete the Experience Level Recognition form at the end of each program year. Members document the experiences they accomplished during the year in the four dimensions: participation, community service, leadership and project learning.

There also are areas for club, county, multicounty, state and national experiences.

“Illinois 4-H challenges youth to try new things, experiment in project areas they may enjoy, and explore opportunities around the state and country,” Eisnaugle said. “The 4-H Experience Award recognizes youth who excel in that challenge.”

For the 2018-19 4-H year, dozens of Kendall County 4-H members earned gold, silver or bronze status, or submitted to the state office for emerald or diamond status.

Diamond award: Annie Ralston of Yorkville

Emerald award: Brayden Caraynoff-Huber of Minooka, Elizabeth Franzen of Somonauk, Julian Heidrich and Sofie Heidrich of Oswego, Lydia Oker of Sandwich, and Emily Reppy and Sydney Reppy of Yorkville.

Gold award: Lilianna Casbarian of Montgomery, and Brady Wietting, Kailynn Wietting and Madilyn Wietting of Joliet.

Silver award: Leah Burscheid of Sandwich, Rachel Dickson of Bristol, Abi Munar of Plano, Maura O’Brien of Minooka, Abigail Quast of Minooka, Ava Rittgers of Yorkville; Lauren Roberts, Marquez Roberts, and Nolan Roberts of Plano; Kassandra Speerly of Newark, Kiley Tchebotarev of Plano, and Elizabeth Vickery and Nathanael Vickery of Bristol.

Bronze award: Bailey Brummel of Sandwich, Madisyn Glenn of Oswego, Abby Hohmann and Emma Hohmann of Sheridan, Katie Miller of Sandwich, Landon Pennington of Sheridan, Madison Reedy of Sandwich, Annelise Walker of Yorkville and Brooklyn Wallin of Newark.

In addition, when 4-H members reach age 15, they may submit these records to the state level to earn additional recognition and be considered for a trip to National 4-H Congress or a college scholarship. Three award-winners – Elizabeth Franzen (leadership), Julian Heidrich (leadership) and Lydia Oker (project mastery) – applied in November.

Project Records

Individuals Who Earned 2019 Project Pins: Leah Burscheid of Sandwich; Brayden Caraynoff-Huber, Madisyn Glenn, Lukas Kwiatkowski and Nathaniel Kwiatkowski of Minooka; Lydia Oker, Landon Pennington, Abigail Quast, Annie Ralston, Elizabeth Vickery, Nathanael Vickery, Hayden Wheeler of Yorkville; and Brady Wietting, Kailynn Wietting and Madilyn Wietting of .

Individuals Who Completed Project Records: (may be working toward pins or already have earned pins in previous years) Abigail Borjon of Joliet; Bailey Brummel, Rachel Dickson, Matias Habib of Sandwich; Abby Hohmann, Emma Hohmann, Katie Miller, Abi Munar, Natalie Nelson of Sheridan; Madison Reedy, Marquez Roberts, Nolan Roberts, Adrianna Rodriguez, Cameron Rodriguez and Sophia Rodriguez of Leland; Kiley Tchebotarev, Brooklyn Wallin, Carter Westphal, Lily Westphal and Trevor Westphal of Newark; and Cole Wheeler and Molly Wheeler of Yorkville.

Additional 2018-19
Youth Recognition

First-year Members: (by club) Barn and Beyond – Carter Bocek, Colin Bocek, Liam Bocek, Abigail Channell, Aiden Ferguson and Jack Homerding; Denim & Dust – Kate Bromeland; Kendall County Country Kids – Tucker Whiteaker; Kickin’ Up Dust – Landon Pennington; La Menu Modelle – Evelyn Klimek; Lisbon Town and Country – Kiptyn Bleuer, Logan Bols, Marcus Eads, Weston Friestad, Lane Rohrer, Ashlynn Salato, Emma Salato, Case Thomas and Colton Zabel. Little Rockets – Marquez Roberts and Nolan Roberts; Mane and Reins – Emily Eartly, Cooper Langston, Katelyn O’Neill, and Shannon O’Neill; Millbrook Mighty Ones; Kyle Cottingim, Matias Habib, Alicia Hendron, and Morgan Rosenwinkel; Outbacker Kids – Sofia Bondurant, Mia Galban, Lily Musallam, and Alana Schille; Renegades, Rebels & Rogues – Audrina Dollar, Lauren Dollar and Ava Mieloszyk; Rockin’ KCs – Selah Hawley, Spring Krickenberg, Alexia Modaff, Karla Sanchez, Aliyah Trevino, and Annalise Walker; Seward Kids & Critters – Abby Quast; Spanglish – Eric Emmert and Walter Behan; and The Dream Catchers – Bailey Brummel, Abigail Hohmann, Emma Hohmann, Katie Miller, Madison Reedy and Brooklyn Wallin.

4-H Teen Federation Members: Jessica Carlson, Madeline Cumbey, William Davis, Julian Heidrich, Sofie Heidrich, Emma Konicek, Marcus Motchnik, Lydia Oker, Emily Reppy, Sydney Reppy and Ava Rittgers.

4-H Teen Science Ambassadors: Brayden Caraynoff-Huber, William Davis, Matias Habib, Julian Heidrich, Sofie Heidrich, Thomas Kaufman, Marcus Motchnik, John Murray, Annie Ralston, Emily Reppy, Sydney Reppy, Morgan Rosenwinkel, Zoe Wareman and Zachary Weiss.

Club Recognition

The Illinois 4-H Club/Group State Award Applicants are Little Rockets 4-H Club, Millbrook Mighty Ones and Seward Kids and Critters 4-H Club.

The Award of Excellence Patch from the Illinois 4-H Program has been awarded to several clubs in Kendall County. They are Barn and Beyond; Denim and Dust; Kendall County Country Kids; LaMenu Modelle; Little Rockets; Millbrook Mighty Ones; Minooka 4-H + 1H; Nothin’ But Country; Outbacker Kids; Renegades, Rebels and Rogues; Seward Kids and Critters; Stagecoach Trailblazers; and The Dream Catchers.

Progress Award Patch from the Illinois 4-H program goes to clubs that meet or exceed 75 percent of their goals are eligible to receive a Club Progress Patch. Recipients include Barn and Beyond; Denim and Dust; Kendall County Country Kids; LaMenu Modelle; Little Rockets; Millbrook Mighty Ones; Minooka 4-H + 1H; Nothin’ But Country; Outbacker Kids; Renegades, Rebels and Rogues; Stagecoach Trailblazers; and The Dream Catchers.

4-H International Activity: The Illinois IFYE Association offers club certificates for clubs/groups who participate in intercultural activities. Clubs include: Barn and Beyond; Boots, Blue Jeans & Bows; Kendall County Country Kids; LaMenu Modelle; Little Rockets; Millbrook Mighty Ones; Nothin’ But Country; Outbacker Kids; Renegades, Rebels and Rogues; Rockin’ KCs’ Seward Kids and Critters; Spanglish; and Stagecoach Trailblazers.

Almost Anything Goes Contest and annual traveling trophy was earned through Achievement Night activities, and went to Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

University of Illinois Extension extends congratulations and thanks to the 4-H youth, volunteers and supporters, and a special thanks to the Plano School District for the use of its high school auditorium. For 2019 4-H Achievement Night news, check additional issues of Record Newspapers.

For information about 4-H, visit go.illinois.edu/info4hdkk .