Sacred Heart students show dedication through 4-H.
By: Carlee Bailey
Between baking pies, feeding cows, and washing goats, Sacred Heart students are staying busy and involved in their local 4-H clubs. Senior Eli Geisendorf, juniors Willa Fritz, Isabelle Nussbaum, and Alise Reschke, and freshmen Carlee Bailey and Jenna Geisendorf all participated in 4-H this year.
Eli Geisendorf, a 9-year participant, participated in showing goats, arts and crafts, and baking. Eli’s said he was a bit late starting on his projects this year, but he is proud of consistently receiving blue and purple ribbons. Eli is glad he has kept participating in 4-H for so long.
Isabelle Nussbaum, an eight-year 4-H member (three years in Happy-Go-Lucky and five years in Country Clovers) has participated in showing goats, several contests, and exhibiting a wide variety of static projects. This past year, Nussbaum exhibited static projects and found herself successful with six state fair qualifying projects, three reserve champion rosettes, and one champion. One of her photography exhibits was selected to be held at the UNL Campus Visitor Center. Nussbaum learned how to be an upstanding member of a community and leader.
Alise Reschke, a ten-year member of the Brown County Fairview Willing Workers, has participated in showing beef and swine, along with various static exhibits such as arts and crafts and baked goods. She had a successful experience at this year’s fair and earned numerous blue and purple ribbons. Reschke found that it takes time to be successful when it comes to 4-H due to all the vigorous work you must put in.
Willa Fritz, an over seven year 4-H participant, competed in archery. Fritz also completed five horticulture projects, six art pieces of artwork, one jelly project, two baking projects, one jarred vegetable, one jarred fruit, and one jar of pickled beets. Fritz had seven state qualifying projects, received awards from archery, and a volunteer award for being a junior archery instructor. Fritz’s biggest challenge was her time management and getting completed before the fair.
Carlee Bailey, a two year 4-H member (one year in Richardson County shooting sports and one in Richardson County Hoof Beats) also said that it takes time to be successful. Bailey showed sheep and goats this year, earning eight purple ribbons. For one year, Bailey participated in shooting sports with the Richardson County organization.
Jenna Geisendorf, an 8-year participant, also found time management to be the hardest challenge. She completed arts and crafts projects, participated in cooking, and showed animals. She received a banner, jacket, and trophies. Jenna advised future members to not procrastinate and to start working early!
These Sacred Heart students show their dedication and hard work through participating in 4-H. They learn skills and build qualities that help them be leaders of their school and communities.
