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following individuals were chosen as outstanding 4-H members from
their clubs:
Sophia Schneider – Beason Ag 4-H Club
Cameron Wilmert – Cloverdale 4-H Club
Jayce Coers – Hollanders 4-H Club
Grace Nutter- Wide-A-Wake 4-H Club
Sophia Schneider was selected as the overall winner and outstanding
Logan County 4-H member. She received the Armin Fricke Memorial
Award sponsored by Lincoln Kiwanis.
More information about 4-H activities in Logan, Menard and Sangamon
Counties can be found at extension.illinois.edu/LMS/4-H-youth-development.
ABOUT ILLINOIS 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth
development program of University of Illinois Extension and
administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and
Environmental Sciences.4-H grows true leaders, youth who are
empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The
hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools and
encouragement, and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great
things happen.
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Independent research confirms the
unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating that
young people are four times more likely to contribute to their
communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices;
two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more
likely to participate in STEM programs.
ABOUT EXTENSION: Illinois Extension leads public outreach
for University of Illinois by translating research into action
plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community
leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to
changes and opportunities.
[WRITER: Sherri Bishop, 4-H Program
Coordinator, Logan County]
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