MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa — Henry County 4-H members recently participated in the annual Clothing and Communication Day, demonstrating their talents in clothing selection, fashion, public speaking, and educational presentations.
Youth were evaluated on their communication skills, creativity, confidence, and ability to apply knowledge learned through their 4-H experiences. Several members earned purple ribbon recognition and were selected to advance to the Iowa State Fair competition in August.
State Fair Advancing Exhibitors
The following Henry County 4-H members received purple ribbons and earned advancement to the Iowa State Fair:
Communications
- Jacie Campbell, Wayne Soil Savers — Extemporaneous Speaking
- Lindsey Steele, Triple C — Educational Presentations
- Addison Striegel, Triple C — Educational Presentations
- Veda Watson, Salem Stars — Educational Presentations
Clothing Event
- Mara Hobbs, Triple C — Clothing Selection
- Alexa Lair, New London Lassies & Lads — $20 Challenge
- Madelynn Nelson, New London Lassies & Lads — $20 Challenge
- Maison Nelson, New London Lassies & Lads — $20 Challenge
- Lily Syfert, New London Lassies & Lads — $20 Challenge
Additional awards given and received:
Communications
State Fair Runner Up, Lavender Ribbon Recipient: Zenlynn Lee, New London Lassies & Lads – Extemporaneous Speaking
Merit Award: Eric Steele, Triple C – Educational Presentation
Clothing Event
State Fair Runner Up, Lavender ribbon recipients included:
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Quintrie Lee, New London Lassies & Lads – $20 Challenge
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Zenlynn Lee, New London Lassies & Lads – $20 Challenge
Purple ribbon recipients included:
- Adalynn Fitzpatrick, New London Lassies & Lads — $20 Challenge
- Ava Kempker, New London Lassies & Lads — $20 Challenge
- Haylee Orr, Salem Stars — Fashion Revue
Blue ribbon recipients included:
- Kaylee Barton, Salem Stars
- Ellie Boecker, New London Lassies & Lads
- Kara Campbell, Wayne Soil Savers
- Brecklyn Fitzpatrick, New London Lassies & Lads
- Mara Hobbs, Triple C
- Tatum Kemper, New London Lassies & Lads
- Brinley Lair, New London Lassies & Lads
- Lynnix McMullin, New London Lassies & Lads
- Kayla Syfert, New London Lassies & Lads
- Olivia Thannert, New London Lassies & Lads
- Sofia Yoder, New London Lassies & Lads
- Alice Steffensmeier, New London Lassies & Lads
Henry County Extension and Outreach congratulates all participants on their hard work and achievements. These events provide youth with opportunities to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, develop decision-making abilities, and showcase the knowledge gained through their 4-H experiences.
The Iowa State Fair will be held August 13–23, where selected Henry County 4-H members will represent the county in state-level competition.
