WASECA COUNTY 4-H WEEK A SUCCESS

Members, families, and volunteers involved with Waseca County 4-H celebrated their top-notch youth development program with special events and contests the week of April 10 through April 17.

The annual “Share the Fun and Performing Arts Contest” was held Saturday, April 17th, at the Waseca High School Little Theater as a final celebration of Waseca County 4-H Week. Approximately 75 4-H youth from throughout Waseca County participated in the evening of entertainment. Share the Fun and Performing Arts gives 4-H members the opportunity to experience performing in a group, which develops poise, self-confidence, and discipline. It also expands interest, knowledge, and skill in the performing arts.

Jackie Barbknecht of the Riverside Ramblers 4-H Club was awarded Grand Champion Performing Arts – she performed a guitar mix that she wrote and composed herself. Reserve Champion Performing Arts was awarded to Ben Lewer of the Vista Busy Bees 4-H Club with his piano performance of “Hello Ma’ Baby.” Jennifer McKay of the Vista Busy Bees and Kirsten Brenden of the Riverside Ramblers received the “Rising Star” Performing Arts awards. Also participating in performing arts were Kortney Cummins, Natalie Jewison, and Kristen McKay who all performed a vocal solo. There were also two acts in the “Just for Fun” category. Matthew Feldkamp and Andrew Weller both entertained the audience with piano solos.

In the club skit category, the Vista Busy Bees 4-H Club won first place with their skit called “The 12 Months of 4-H” and will represent Waseca County at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair. Their skit also received an award for Best Costumes. The Janesville Jacks & Jill’s, who performed a skit called “Get Your Ticket to 4-H” received 2nd place and “The Golden Hammer” award for Best Set and Props. The Palmer Sunbeams 4-H Club received “Most Humorous” honors with their skit “Are You Smarter Than a 4-Her?”

Thank you to those who participated in Waseca County 4-H Week to make it a success!!!! We would like your feedback on Waseca County 4-H Week - please complete follow-up evaluation (click here to complete the evaulation - 10 bonus Purple Ribbon Club points will be awarded for each survey taken from your club). Even if you did not participate, we would still like your thoughts on how we can improve Waseca County 4-H Week.