Local 4-H showmen recognized at Nebraska State Fair

Local 4-H’ers came home from competition at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island with multiple ribbons from various projects they originally showcased at Cheyenne County Fair a little over a month ago.

Kids age 10 through 18, who were able to advance from Cheyenne County Fair to the Nebraska State Fair, had the opportunity to showcase what they have learned and worked on in 4-H throughout the year.

Judges consisted of those who are members of the 4-H Science work-group. Three to five top exhibits have received a $100 award from the Nebraska 4-H foundation.

Purple ribbons designate an exhibit of superior quality that has met and exceeded all of the standards. Blue ribbons denote an above average exhibit that has met almost all of the standards in a way that surpasses the norm. Red ribbons indicate average quality and indicate that the exhibit had met the majority of standards in such a way that the benchmark was reached, but not exceeded. White ribbons indicate that the exhibit has not met the majority standards,

Three Cheyenne County 4-H’ers were among 161 4-H members who participated in the Nebraska State Fair. Fashion 4-H’ers modeled in a fashion show for a panel of judges and for a crowd estimated at 1,000 during the fair.

 Rose Nelson, daughter of Pam Nelson and Jim Nelson, of Sidney, received a purple ribbon in the State Fair 4-H Fashion Show showing her consumer skills with a purchased garment.  (Rose has been a Cheyenne County 4-H member for eight years and is a member of the Bunker Hillbillies 4-H Club.)

 Felicity Beyer, daughter of Mike and Melinda Beyer, Sidney, received a purple ribbon in the State Fair 4-H Fashion Show. Felicity designed and constructed a multi-purpose garment that may be worn as a scarf, cape or skirt.  (Felicity has been a Cheyenne County 4-H member for six years and is a member of Bunker Hillbillies 4-H Club.) 

 Anja Nguyen, daughter of Nicky and Katherine Nguyen, Chappell, received a purple ribbon in the State Fair 4-H Fashion Show. Anja constructed a dress with a lace overlay.  (Anja has been a Cheyenne County 4-H member for six years and is a member of the Bunker Hillbillies 4-H Club.) 

Winning multiple ribbons at this year’s State Fair were: Logan Bartling, two (one blue, one purple); Felicity Beyer, nine (five purple, four red); Matthias Beyer, two (one purple, one blue); Caitlyn Deal, two (one blue, one red); Lorien DeMasters, three (three blue); Kaylee Eddy, two (one blue, one purple); Maria Guzman, two (two red); Jocilyn Hessler, two (one blue, one green); Toni Hiett, five (three blue, two red); Danielle Higgins, three (one blue two red); Deanna Horst, seven (three blue, one purple, three red); Keian Kaiser, four (one blue, four red); Koleman Kaiser, two (one blue, one red); Allison Lofton, three (one blue, one purple, one red); Brittany Lofton, three (two blue, one purple); Emily Mahr, two (one blue, one purple); Morgan Brody, two (one blue and one purple); Rose K. Nelson, three (one blue, two purple); Anja Nguyen, five (three blue, one purple, one red); and Hannah Stahl, two (two red).

The following kids each won one ribbon: Emma Alexander (blue), Sidney Allard (purple), Jaxson Benish (purple), Gabriel Cisneros (white), Jasmine Deeds (blue), Jordan DeNovellis (white), Rhegan Devier (blue), Caleb Eddy (blue), Kathryn Gay (red), Charlotte Hartman (blue), Conner Hurt (blue), Nevaeh Killham (purple), Jonathan Kruse (purple), Joshua Kruse (red), Emily Landers (blue), Ella Miller (blue), Kelsey Miller (purple), Rose Nelson (purple), Loralie Neve (white), Jenju Peters (red), Kayden Rodgers (red), Ashley Serrato (red), Jayden Shoemaker (red), Kenzie Shoemaker (blue), and Peyton Sprenger (blue).