
August 11, 2024 – The 4-H show season wrapped up in July with a strong showing from DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H members. Participants showcased their skills in shooting sports, equestrian events, and the general projects, and livestock show. Hundreds of projects were exhibited, highlighting the dedication and talent of these young people.
The following is a list of Macon County 4-H members who excelled in their project area:
Animal Science:
Best of Show Animal Science – Morgan Crouch
Champion Vet Science Exhibit – Morgan Crouch
State Fair Delegates for Animal Science – Jack Hentz
State Fair Delegates for Vet Science – Morgan Crouch
Career & Leadership:
Champion Leadership 1 Exhibit – Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegates for Child Development – Baylor Hickey
State Fair Delegate for Leadership – Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegates for Passport to the World – Laney Steele
Creative Arts:
Best of Show Creative Arts (Creative Writing, Theatre Arts, & Interior Design) – Elizabeth Cornett
Best of Show Creative Arts (Visual Arts) – Annie Niebrugge
Champion Poetry Exhibit – Elizabeth Cornett
Champion Theatre Arts 1 Exhibit – Lucy Niebrugge
Champion Photo Editing Exhibit – Kennedy Rusk
Champion Food Decorating Beginner Exhibit – Addison Rogers
Champion Chalk/Carbon/Pigment on Canvas, Paper or Glass Exhibits – Jake Bolsen (2), Molly Niebrugge
Champion Chalk/Carbon/Pigment on Wood, Metal or Textiles Exhibits – Kennedy Rusk
Champion Computer-Generated Art Exhibit – Annie Niebrugge
Champion Fiber Exhibits – Molly Niebrugge
Champion Nature Exhibit – Jack Rogers
Champion Quilting Level 1 Exhibit – Elizabeth Cornett
Champion 3-D Design/Mixed Media Exhibit – Annie Niebrugge
State Fair Delegates for Creative Writing and/or Poetry – Elizabeth Cornett, Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegate for Interior Design – Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegates for Theatre Arts – Avery Morell, Lucy Niebrugge, Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegates for Photography – Kennedy Rusk, Maggie Smithers
State Fair Alternate for Photography – Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegate for Food Decorating – Addison Rogers
State Fair Delegates for Chalk/Carbon/Pigment on Canvas, Paper or Glass – Jake Bolsen, Molly Niebrugge
State Fair Delegate for Chalk/Carbon/Pigment on Wood, Metal or Textiles – Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegate for Clay – Molly Niebrugge
State Fair Delegate for Computer-Generated Art – Annie Niebrugge
State Fair Delegate for Fiber – Molly Niebrugge
State Fair Delegates for Glass/Plastic – Kennedy Rusk, Annie Niebrugge
State Fair Delegate for Heritage Arts – Elizabeth Oost
State Fair Delegate for Nature – Jack Rogers
State Fair Delegate for 2D Paper –Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegate for 3D Paper – Addison Rogers
State Fair Delegate for Quilting Level 1 – Elizabeth Cornett
State Fair Delegate for 3-D Design/Mixed Media – Annie Niebrugge
State Fair Delegate for Wood – Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegate for Scrapbooking – Avery Morrell
State Fair Alternates for Chalk/Carbon/Pigment on Canvas, Paper or Glass – Annie Niebrugge, Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Alternate for Computer Generated Art – Molly Niebrugge
State Fair Alternates for Fiber – Delaney Crouch, Annie Niebrugge
State Fair Alternate for Heritage Arts – Lucy Niebrugge
State Fair Alternates for Nature – Josie Niebrugge, Addison Rogers
State Fair Alternate for 3D Paper – Avery Morrell
State Fair Alternate for 3-D Design/Mixed Media – Molly Niebrugge
State Fair Delegates for STEAM Clothing – Elizabeth Cornett, Lucy Niebrugge, Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Alternates for STEAM Clothing – Sabine Mathis, Lucy Niebrugge, Myla Toby
Environmental Sciences:
Champion Forests of Fun 1 Exhibit – Emmett Reed
Champion Sportsfishing 2 Exhibit – Jack Hentz
Champion Wildlife 1 Exhibit – Lexi Metzger
State Fair Delegate for Forests of Fun – Emmett Reed
State Fair Delegates for Sportsfishing/Wildlife – Jack Hentz, Lexi Metzger
State Fair Alternate for Entomology – Kennedy Rusk
Food Systems:
Best of Show Food Systems – Kennedy Rusk
Champion Floriculture D Exhibit – Taylor Crouch
Champion Floriculture Display – Kennedy Rusk
Champion Herb Display Exhibit – Nicholas Tibbs
Champion Vegetable/Fruit Display Exhibit – Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegates for Floriculture – Taylor Crouch, Levi Metzger, Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegates for Vegetable Gardening – Jack Rogers, Kennedy Rusk, Nicholas Tibbs
Healthy Living & Nutrition:
Best of Show Healthy Living & Nutrition – Elizabeth Cornett
Champion Cooking 301-Yeast Bread Exhibit – Jack Rogers
Champion Cooking 401-Focaccia Bread Exhibit – Maren Steele
Champion Cooking 401-French Bread Exhibit – Maren Steele
Champion Food Preservation-Canning Exhibit – Elizabeth Cornett
Champion Food Preservation-Drying Exhibit – Elizabeth Cornett
Champion Food Preservation-Pickles & Relishes Exhibit – Elizabeth Cornett
Champion Food Preservation-Jams, Jellies & Preserves Exhibit – Elizabeth Cornett
Champion Food Preservation-Preservation Combination Exhibit – Elizabeth Cornett
State Fair Delegates for Foods & Nutrition – Elizabeth Cornett (4), Jack Rogers, Maren Steele (2)
STEM
Champion Computer Science-Beginning Exhibit – Kennedy Rusk
Champion Computer Science-Open Source Exhibit – Lucas Morrell
Champion Woodworking 2 Exhibit – Elizabeth Cornett
State Fair Delegates for Computer Science – Lucas Morell, Kennedy Rusk
State Fair Delegate for Small Engines – Lucas Morrell
State Fair Delegate for Woodworking – Elizabeth Cornett
4-H Livestock Show
Beef
Reserve Champion Angus Heifer – Luke Sellmeyer
Champion Polled Shorthorn Heifer – Kaylee Stoutenborough
Reserve Champion Polled Shorthorn Heifer – Maggie Smithers
Champion AOB Heifer – Cooper Wise
3rd Overall Heifer – Kaylee Stoutenborough
Champion Pair of Heifers – Kaylee Stoutenborough
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Caleb Smithers
5th Overall Steer – Caleb Smithers
Reserve Champion Rate of Gain Market – Caleb Smithers
Goats
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Doe – LeeAnn Agee
Poultry
Reserve Grand Champion Standard Hen – LeeAnn Agee
Grand Champion Standard Cockerel – LeeAnn Agee
Grand Champion Bantam Cock – Eli Walker
Grand Champion Bantam Pullet – Camille Smith
Best of Show – Camille Smith
Int. Poultry Showmanship – Lucy Smith
Sr. Poultry Showmanship – LeeAnn Agee
Rabbits
Reserve Grand Champion Buck – Jack Rogers
Grand Champion Meat Pen – Jack Rogers
Grand Champion 6 Class – Addison Rogers
Reserve Grand Champion 6 Class – Jack Rogers
Int. Showmanship – Jack Rogers
Best of Opposite Sex- Jack Rogers
Best of Breed – Anna Clarkson, Addison Rogers
Sheep
Supreme Champion Ram – Taylor Crouch
Supreme Champion Ewe – Morgan Crouch
Supreme Champion Market Lamb – Willa Clapp
Jr. Showmanship – Kolten Lovin
Int. Showmanship – Delaney Crouch
Sr. Showmanship – Taylor Crouch
Champion Wether – Willa Clapp
Champion Market Ewe – Delaney Crouch
Reserve Champion Market Ewe – Taylor Crouch
Champion Dorset Ram – Taylor Crouch
Champion AOB Black Face Ewe – Morgan Crouch
Champion Crossbred Ewe – Delaney Crouch
Champion Dorset Ewe – Taylor Crouch
Swine
Reserve Champion Berkshire Gilt – Nicholas Tibbs
Reserve Champion Chester White Gilt – Delaney Crouch
Champion Crossbred Gilt – Taylor Crouch
Champion Duroc Gilt – Morgan Crouch
Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt – Nicholas Tibbs
Champion Hereford Gilt – Josie Stoutenborough
Champion Spot Gilt – Taylor Crouch
Reserve Champion Spot Gilt – CJ Stoutenborough
Reserve Champion Tamworth Gilt – CJ Stoutenborough
Champion Yorkshire Gilt – Callie Cox
Champion Pair of Gilts – Taylor Crouch
Reserve Champion Pair of Gilts – Delaney Crouch
Champion Duroc Barrow – Jake Bolson
Reserve Champion Hampshire Barrow – Callie Cox
Champion Hereford Barrow – Owen Bolsen
Reserve Champion Poland China Barrow – Owen Bolsen
Jr. Showmanship – Delaney Crouch
Reserve Jr. Showmanship – Josie Stoutenborough
Int. Showmanship – Morgan Crouch
Sr. Showmanship – Taylor Crouch
Grand Champion Gilt – Taylor Crouch
Third Place Overall Gilt – Morgan Crouch
Reserve Grand Champion Market Gilt – Morgan Crouch
Horses
Sr. Showmanship – Lacey Bourn
Sr. High Point – Lacey Bourn
Reserve Champion Halter – Lacey Bourn
Sr. Versatility – Lacey Bourn
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