4-H results from 2019 Houston County Fair
The following is a list of 4-H award winners from this year’s county fair.
4-H Club Legend:
BHSS – Black Hammer Swift Scooters
BW – Brownsville Wildcats
CR – Caledonia Rockets
HNH – Hearts and Hooves
HC – Hokah Chiefs
HCSS – Houston County Sharpshooters
IND – Independent
LTL – La Crescent Tiger Lilies
LL – Lazy Lopers
MBRS – Mayville Blue Ribbon Strivers
MCL – Money Creek Livewires
NN – Newhouse Norsemen
PP – Portland Prairie
RD – Ridgetop Dream Seekers
SS – Sheldon Spartans
SCR – Silver Creek Rustlers
TE – Teen Exchange
WSL – Wheatland State Liners
WG – Wilmington Gophers
Cloverbuds Participation: Caroline Becker-NN, Hudson Beckman-SS, Keyera Betcher-BHSS, Kolin Betcher-BHSS, Landan Betthauser-SS, Mallory Buege-SCR, Saleen Burrow-SCR, Helen Carlson-LL, Chase DeWall-CR, Jaclyn Felten-MBRS, Evelyn Gerdes-MCL, Brailyn Gulbranson-WG, Leum Gulbranson-WG, Reese Haerer-LTL, Isla Harms-CR, William Herman-CR, Henry Kessler-WG, Lauren Kinstler-SS, Carter Klug-NN, Chloe Krueger-MBRS, Aaren Kulas-SCR, Joseph Lemke-MCL, Henry Martin-WSL, Brynley Meinertz-BHSS, Memphis Meyer-MCL, Elin Miles-LTL, Abigail Moor-RDS, Lynden Morken-BHSS, Elizabeth Mulholland-BW, Ian Myrah-WG, Wyatt Nelson-CR, Valentino Nesler-RDS, McKenna Newgaard-NN, Adam Oitzman-CR, Garret Peter-WG, Gavin Peter-WG, Autumn Petersen-WG, Elliot Plzak-LL, Leah Privet-CR, Ella Jean Renk-WSL, Elliott Renk-WSL, Justin Riederer-HC, Kase Schaller-MBRS, Mitchell Schmidt-CR, Evander Solum-BHSS, Tessie Speece-PP, Delana Stampka-SCR, Owen Swenson-WG, Kamrin Thies-MBRS, Jared Von Arx-HC, Lucas Von Arx-HC, Emerson Witt-SCR, Tilden Witt-SCR
Editor’s Note: Categories with no winners declared have been omitted in order to accommodate space.
Demonstration (Livestock)
Champion: William Carlson, LL
4-H Bloopers
Champion: Jorja Meyer, MCL
Aerospace
Champion: Eliot Miles, LTL
Reserve: Ezra Konkel, NN
Honorable Mention: Landon Oitzman, CR; Ivy Miles, LTL; Cole Oitzman, CR
AGRONOMY
Agricultural Technology
Champion: Tucker Burrow, SCR
Corn
Champion: Carson Krueger, MBRS
Reserve: Alex Nelson, CR
Honorable Mention: Tyler Hoscheit
Plant & Soil Science
Champion: Bronson Knutson, MBRS
Reserve: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Small Grains
Champion: Carson Krueger, MBRS
Soybeans
Champion: Tyler Hoscheit, PP
Cats
Champion: Lauren Haerer, LTL
Reserve: Kristen Schmidt, CR
Honorable Mention: Aften Myhre, PP
Dogs
Champion: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Pets
Champion: Samantha Molling, IND
Reserve: Addison Wunnecka, BW
Honorable Mention: Kezia Lemke, MCL; Shelby Burrow, SCR
Cake Decorating
Creative-Champion: Garrett Waldenberger, NN
Reserve: Addison Turner, NN
Traditional Champion: Summer Colsch, CR
Reserve: Maren Kulas, SCR
Child Development
Champion: Garrett Waldenberger, NN
Reserve: Addison Turner, NN
Honorable Mention: Kristen Schmidt, CR; Hannah Olson, SCR
Clothing & Textiles (Non-Garment)
Champion: Kayleen Kulas, SCR
Reserve: Tyler Turner, NN
Honorable Mention: Henry Martin, WSL; Kezia Lemke, MCL
Clothing & Textiles (Clothes You Buy)
Champion: Amelia Torgerson, SCR
Reserve: Sydney Torgerson, SCR
Honorable Mention: Nylah Kabele, LTL; Samantha Witt, HCSS
Clothing & Textiles (Clothes You Make)
Champion: Sydney Torgerson, SCR
Reserve: Amelia Torgerson, SCR
Fashion Revue
Champion: Sydney Torgerson, SCR
Reserve: Amelia Torgerson, SCR
Consumer Education
Champion: Kendra Waldenberger, NN
Crafts, Fine Arts & Scrapbooking
Crafts-Champion: Kendra Waldenberger, NN
Reserve Champion: Hailey Borreson, WG
Honorable Mention: Hailey Borreson, WG; Ella Carrier, SCR; Amber McGinnis, CR; Hailey Borreson, WG; Landan Oitzman, CR; Lauren Haerer, LTL; Amber McGinnis, CR; Ella Carrier, SCR; Ezra Konkel, NN; Ella Burrichter, PP; Tyler Turner, NN; Wyatt Pohlman, CR; Aiden McGinnis, CR
Fine Arts
Champion: Miranda Schroeder, PP
Reserve Champion: Sydney Torgerson, SCR
Honorable Mention: Jenna Scanlan, BW; Kayleen Kulas, SCR; Kezia Lemke, MCL; Kezia Lemke, MCL; Addison Kessler, WG; Avery Kingsley, SS; Kezia Lemke, MCL; Ingrid Abbott, CR; Avery Kingsley, SS; Amanda Cripps, MCL; Ingrid Abbott, CR
Scrapbooking
Champion: Aften Myhre, PP
Electric
Champion: Ryan Riederer, HC
Reserve: Cole Oitzman, CR
Engineering Design
Champion: Cole Oitzman, CR
Entomology
Champion: Rebeckah Schroeder, PP
Reserve: Miranda Schroeder, PP
Honorable Mention: Ella Burrichter, PP; Ryan Schroeder, PP
Exploring Animals
Champion: Julia Carr, SCR
Exploring the Environment
Champion: Eliot Miles, LTL
Reserve: Julia Carr, SCR
Honorable Mention: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Fishing Sports
Champion: Marley Sherbon, PP
Reserve: Bronson Knutson, MBRS
Food & Nutrition
Champion: Allison Papenfuss, SS
Reserve: Julia Carr, SCR
Honorable Mention: Kellen Groth, LL; Josephina Jaster, WG
Food Preservation
Champion: Kayleen Kulas, SCR
Reserve: Aden Kulas, SCR
Food Review
Champion: Kayleen Kulas, SCR
Reserve: Maren Kulas, SCR
Forestry
Champion: Cole Oitzman, CR
Health
Champion: Kellen Groth, LL
Reserve: Lauren Rislov, LTL
Home Environment
Champion: Kendra Waldenberger, NN
Reserve: Allison Buege, SCR
Honorable Mention: Hailey Borreson, SG; Tyler Turner, NN; Maren Kulas, SCR
Horticulture
Flower Gardening
Champion: Ryan Schroeder, PP
Reserve: Sydney Hendel, CR
Honorable Mention: Garrett Waldenberger, NN; Sydney Hendel, CR; Siri Konkel, NN; Emily Guberud, NN
Largest Vegetables
Pumpkin Champion: Cory Scanlan, BW
Pumpkin Reserve: Jenna Scanlan, BW
Fruit
Champion: Brayden Pohlman, WSL
Reserve: Aiden McGinnis, CR
Indoor Gardening
Champion: Adeline Meiners, PP
Reserve: McKenna Eglinton, SC
Honorable Mention: Addison Kessler, WG; Kristen Schmidt, CR
Potato
Champion: James Troendle, MBRS
Reserve: Garrett Waldenberger, NN
Honorable Mention: Devon Schulte, HC
Vegetable and Herb Gardening
Champion: James Troendle, MBRS
Reserve: Rebeckah Schroeder, PP
Honorable Mention: Brayden Pohlman, WSL; Ryan Schroeder, PP
Largest Vegetable
Pumpkin Champion: Scanlan, BW
Pumpkin Reserve: Scanlan, BW
Horse Related
Champion: Hannah Olson, SCR
Large Animal Posters:
Beef
Champion: Jenna Scanlan, BW
Reserve: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Dairy: Champion: Ryan Riederer, HC
Sheep: Champion: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Needle Arts
Champion: Jenna Scanlan, BW
Reserve: Hailey Borreson, WG
Honorable Mention: Hailey Borreson, WG
Performing Arts
Champion: Aften Myhre, PP
Reserve: Samantha Witt, HCSS
Honorable Mention: Eric Myhre, PP
Photography
Elements
Champion: Olaf Johnson, PP
Reserve: Cory Scanlan, BW
Honorable Mention: Ingrid Abbott, CR; Hannah Myhre, PP; Amanda Cripps, MCL; Amelia Torgerson, SCR; Elise Pogodzinski, LL; Elizabeth Myhre, PP; Austin Sylling, WSL; Allison Papenfuss, SS; Julia Carr, SCR; Rebeckah Schroeder, PP
Photo Manipulation
Champion: Noah Carlson, LL
Reserve: Elise Pogodzinski, LL
Honorable Mention: Caitlin Brand, SCR; William Carlson, LL; Ingrid Abbott, CR; Summer Colsch, CR; Maggie Herman, CR; Hannah Myhre, PP
Quilting
Champion: Jacob Solum, BHSS
Reserve: Maren Kulas, SCR
Honorable Mention: Caitlin Brand, SCR
Robotics
Champion: Spring Grove Robotics Team (Callie Petersen,
Karson Betcher, Addison Turner)
Reserve: Maggie Herman, CR
Safety
Champion: Allison Buege, SCR
Reserve: Cole Oitzman, CR
Science of Animals
Champion Breeding: Amber McGinnis, CR
Self- Determined
Champion: Carson Krueger, MBRS
Reserve: Asher Liptack, BHSS
Honorable Mention: Kaitlyn Klug, NN; Josephina Jaster, WG
Shooting Sports
Champion: Samantha Witt, HCSS
Reserve: James Von Arx, HC
Honorable Mention: Ashtyn Meyer, MCL
Shop/Wood Science
Champion: Kaitlyn Klug, NN
Reserve: Ezra Sherbon, PP
Small Engines
Champion: Ryan Riederer, HC
Veterinary Science
Champion: Alaina Johnson, RDS
Reserve: Kellen Groth, LL
Honorable Mention: Bronson Knutson, MBRS; Colton DeWall, CR
Water/Wetlands
Champion: Aiden McGinnis, CR
Wildlife Biology
Champion: Garrett Waldenberger, NN
Reserve: Bronson Knutson, MBRS
Club Projects
Booth
Champion: Sheldon Spartans
Reserve: Portland Prairie
Banner
Champion: Wheatland State Liners
Reserve: Caledonia Rockets
Community Pride
Champion: Newhouse Norsemen
Reserve: Wilmington Gophers
Livestock Exhibits
Beef
Dairy Steers
Champion: Cory Scanlan, BW
Reserve: Rebeckah Schroeder, PP
Dairy Steer Rate of Gain
Champion: Ava Privet, CR
Senior Dairy Steer Showmanship
Champion: Rebeckah Schroeder, PP
Reserve: Jenna Scanlan, BW
Intermediate Dairy Steer Showmanship
Champion: Ava Privet, CR
Reserve: Cory Scanlan, BW
Beginner Dairy Steer Showmanship
Champion: McKenna Eglinton, CR
Reserve: Lydia Privet, CR
Beef Breeding Heifers
Champion: Miranda Nesler, IND
Reserve: Nathan Crouch, NN
Registered Breeding Heifer (All Other Breeds)
Champion: Nathan Crouch, NN
Reserve: Shawn Crouch, NN
Commercial Beef Heifer
Champion: Miranda Nesler, IND
Market Heifers
Champion: James Troendle, MBRS
Reserve: Kiley Meyer, WSL
Beef Steers
Champion: Leo Privet, CR
Reserve: Bronson Knutson, MBRS
Slick Shorn Beef Steer
Champion: James Troendle, MBRS
Beef Steer Rate of Gain
Champion: Bronson Knutson, MBRS
Overall Market Beef
Champion: Leo Privet, CR
Reserve: James Troendle, MBRS
Beef Cow/Calf
Champion: Jenna Scanlan, BW
Prospect Market Heifer Calf
Champion: Kristen Schmidt, CR
Reserve: Evan Horihan, HC
Prospect Market Steer Calf (beef)
Champion: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Reserve: Mason Swenson, WG
Prospect Market Steer Calf (dairy)
Champion: Shaun Privet, CR
Reserve: Kandis Privet, CR
Overall Prospect Market Calf
Champion: Shaun Privet, CR
Reserve: Kandis Privet, CR
Carcass Evaluation
Champion: Cade Meyer, WSL
Reserve: Kristen Schmidt, CR
Senior Beef Showmanship
Champion: James Troendle, MBRS
Reserve: Jenna Scanlan, BW
Intermediate Beef Showmanship
Champion: Leo Privet, CR
Reserve: Nathan Crouch, NN
Beginner Beef Showmanship
Champion: Devon Williams, BHSS
Reserve: Shelby Burrow, MCL
Junior Dairy Steer Feeder Project
Champion: Schroeder, PP
Reserve: Carpenter, MCL
Junior Beef Breeding Project
Champion: Crouch, NN
Reserve: Scanlan, BW
Dairy
Supreme Senior Dairy
Champion: Maya Reichenbacher, MBRS
Reserve: Tyler Hoscheit, PP
Supreme Junior Dairy
Champion: Alaina Johnson, RDS
Reserve: Evan Schroeder, CR
Holstein
Champion: Tyler Hoscheit, PP
Reserve: Adin Solum, NN
Red & White Holstein
Champion: Tyler Hoscheit, PP
Reserve: Heidi Bolduan, MBRS
Brown Swiss
Champion: Maya Reichenbacher, MBRS
Reserve: Kendra Waldenberger, NN
Crossbreed
Champion: James Troendle, MBRS
Jersey
Champion: Alaina Johnson, RDS
Milking Shorthorn
Champion: Kendra Waldenberger, NN
Milk Production
Champion: Carter Bratland, WG
Net Merit
Champion: Alex Nelson, CR
Junior Holstein
Champion: Alaina Johnson, RDS
Reserve: Evan Schroeder, CR
Junior Red & White Holstein
Champion: Hunter Schellsmidt, MBRS
Reserve: Sydney Hendel, CR
Junior Brown Swiss
Champion: Ella Reichenbacher, MBRS
Reserve: Kendra Waldenberger, MBRS
Junior Crossbreed
Champion: Garrett Waldenberger, NN
Reserve: Mason Banse, WSL
Junior Jersey
Champion: Alaina Johnson, RDS
Junior Milking Shorthorn
Champion: Raigen Cleven, WG
Reserve: Kaitlyn Klug, NN
Jr. Dairy Herd
Champion: Kendra Waldenberger, NN
Reserve: Tyler Hoscheit, PP
Daughter/Dam
Champion: Maya Reichenbacher, MBRS
Reserve: Lydia Solum, NN
Senior Showmanship
Champion: Kendra Waldenberger, NN
Reserve: Heidi Bolduan, MBRS
Intermediate Showmanship
Champion: Garrett Waldenberger, NN
Reserve: Olivia Beckman, SS
Junior Showmanship
Champion: Addison Turner, NN
Reserve: Grayden Beckman, SS
Dog
Agility Intermediate
Champion: Ellie Niebeling, H & H
Agility Senior
Champion: Cora Niebeling, LL
Agility Jumper 2
Champion: Cora Niebeling, LL
Dairy Goat
Overall Champion: William Carlson, LL
Overall Reserve: Quintin Betthauer, SS
Senior Showmanship
Champion: Lillian Carlson, LL
Reserve: Noah Carlson, LL
Intermediate Showmanship
Champion: Priya Kingsley, SS
Reserve: William Carlson, LL
Beginner Showmanship
Champion: Avery Kingsley, SS
Reserve: Jorja Meyer, MCL
Market Goat
Meat Breeding Doe
Champion: Noah Kingsley, SS
Reserve: Brett Betthauser, SS
Meat Market Wether
Champion: Tyler Betthauser, SS
Reserve: Brett Betthauser, SS
Meat Market Female
Champion: Sydney Torgerson, SCR
Reserve: Avery Kingsley, SS
Meat Breeding Doe
Champion: Noah Kingsley, SS
Reserve: Brett Betthauser, SS
Overall Market Champion: Tyler Betthauser, SS
Overall Market Reserve: Brett Betthauser, SS
Dairy Market Wether
Champion: Noah Kingsley, SS
Reserve: Lillian Carlson, LL
Dairy Market Goat
Champion: Noah Kingsley, SS
Reserve: Lillian Carlson, LL
Best in Show Meat Goat
Champion: Tyler Betthauser, SS
Reserve: Noah Kingsley, SS
Senior Market Goat Showmanship
Champion: Brett Betthauser, SS
Reserve: Noah Kingsley, SS
Intermediate Market Goat Showmanship
Champion: Priya Kingsley, SS
Reserve: Sydney Torgerson, SCR
Beginner Market Goat Showmanship
Champion: Avery Kingsley, SS
Horse
Showmanship
Sr. Grand Champion: Madison Winjum, MBRS
Sr. Reserve Champion: Maria Miller, CR
Western Performance
Sr. Grand Champion: Madison Winjum, MBRS
Sr. Reserve Champion: Lillian Carlson, LL
English Performance
Sr. Grand Champion: Kaylyn Rommes, LL
Sr. Reserve Champion: Lillian Carlson, LL
Trail
Sr. Grand Champion: Madison Winjum, MBRS
Barrels
Sr. Grand Champion: Maria Miller, CR
Sr. Reserve Champion: Paige Twite, LL
Pole
Sr. Grand Champion: Paige Twite, LL
Sr. Reserve Champion: Maria Miller, CR
Jumping Figure 8
Sr. Grand Champion: Madison Winjum, MBRS
Sr. Reserve Champion: Elise Weinbender, LL
Key Hole
Sr. Grand Champion: Gabrielle Roble, MBRS
Sr. Reserve Champion: Emma Walter, LL
High Point Performance Horse
Sr. Grand Champion: Madison Winjum, MBRS
Sr. Reserve Champion: Maria Miller, CR
High Point Game Horse
Sr. Grand Champion: Paige Twite, LL
Sr. Reserve Champion: Miller, CR
High Point Overall
Sr. Grand Champion: Madison Winjum, MBRS
Sr. Reserve Champion: Maria Miller, CR
Showmanship
Jr. Grand Champion: Kellen Groth, LL
Jr. Reserve Champion: Max Sonnek, H & H
Western Performance
Jr. Grand Champion: Kellen Groth, LL
Jr. Reserve Champion: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
English Performance
Jr. Grand Champion: Kellen Groth, LL
Jr. Reserve Champion: Elise Plazak, LL
Trail
Jr. Grand Champion: Kellen Groth, LL
Jr. Reserve Champion: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Barrels
Jr. Grand Champion: Elese Plzak, LL
Jr. Reserve Champion: Paislee Linn, CR
Pole
Jr. Grand Champion: Elese Plzak , LL
Jr. Reserve Champion: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Jumping Figure 8
Jr. Grand Champion: Paislee Linn, CR
Jr. Reserve Champion: Elese Plzak, LL
Key Hole
Jr. Grand Champion: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Jr. Reserve Champion: Elese Plzak, LL
High Point Performance Horse
Jr. Grand Champion: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Jr. Reserve Champion: Elese Plzak, LL
High Point Game Horse
Jr. Grand Champion: Elese Plzak, LL
Jr. Reserve Champion: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
High Point Overall
Jr. Grand Champion: Kellen Groth, LL
Jr. Reserve Champion: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Poultry
Champion: Samantha Molling, IND
Senior Showmanship
Champion: Joshua Molling, IND
Intermediate Showmanship
Champion: Priya Kingsley, SS
Reserve: Samantha Molling, IND
Junior Showmanship
Champion: Maggie Herman, CR
Reserve: Logan Kinstler, SS
Rabbit
Overall Champion: Emily Guberud, NN
Reserve: Devon Schulte, HC
Senior Showmanship
Champion: Emily Guberud, NN
Reserve: Olaf Johnson, PP
Intermediate Showmanship
Champion: Elizabeth Ryan, IND
Reserve: Benjamin Ryan, IND
Junior Showmanship
Champion: Devon Schulte, HC
Reserve: Josephina Jaster, WG
Large Breed Rabbit
Champion: Aden Kulas, SCR
Reserve: Aden Kulas, SCR
Small Breeds-All other Breeds
Champion: Emily Guberud, NN
Reserve: Emily Guberud, NN
Sheep
Senior Lamb Lead
Champion: Hailey Borreson, WG
Intermediate Lamb Lead
Champion: Kayleen Kulas, SCR
Beginner Lamb Lead
Champion: Maren Kulas, SCR
Reserve: Owen Ranzenberger, CR
Breeding Ewe
Champion: Kayleen Kulas, SCR
Reserve: Aden Kulas, SCR
Black Face Market Lamb
Champion: Jadyn Olerud, NN
Reserve: Jadyn Olerud, NN
Speckle Face Market Lamb
Champion: Jacob Olerud, NN
Reserve: Jadyn Olerud, NN
Champion Market Lamb Overall
Champion: Jadyn Olerud, NN
Reserve: Jadyn Olerud, NN
Senior Showmanship
Champion: Jadyn Olerud, NN
Reserve: Vanessa Meiners, PP
Intermediate Showmanship
Champion: Kayleen Kulas, SCR
Reserve: Jacob Olerud, NN
Beginner Showmanship
Champion: Owen Von Arx, HC
Reserve: Lillian Thies, MBRS
Jr. Flock (Breeding Ewes)
Champion: Kayleen Kulas, SCR
Reserve: Mariah Von Arx, HC
Jr. Flock (Market Lambs)
Champion: Jadyn Olerud, NN
Reserve: Henry Diersen, MBRS
Carcass Evaluation
Champion: Jacob Olerud, NN
Reserve: Hailey Borreson, WG
Swine
Commercial Market Barrow
Champion: Colin Lynch, MCL
Reserve: Lilly Carr, SCR
Purebred Barrow
Champion: Olivia Beckman, SS
Reserve: Grayden Beckman, SS
Market Gilt
Champion: Haley Jennings, MBRS
Reserve: Lilly Carr, SCR
Breeding Gilt
Champion: Olivia Beckman, SS
Reserve: Olivia Beckman, SS
Barrow Overall
Champion: Colin Lynch, MCL
Reserve: Lilly Carr, SCR
Supreme Champion Swine Overall
Champion: Haley Jennings, MBRS
Reserve: Colin Lynch, MCL
Carcass Evaluation
Champion: Aaron Lynch, MCL
Reserve: Isabelle Green, MCL
Senior Showmanship
Champion: Kiley Meyer, WSL
Reserve: Haley Jennings, MBRS
Intermediate Showmanship
Champion: Olivia Beckman, SS
Reserve: Lilly Carr, SCR
Beginner Showmanship
Champion: Grayden Beckman, SS
Reserve: Owen Von Arx, HC
Gilts
Super Lightweight (not State Fair eligible)
Champion: Paytience Swedberg, HC
Reserve: Molly Bills, HC
Lightweight
Champion: Haley Jennings, MBRS
Reserve: Tyler Jennings, MBRS
Middleweight
Champion: Haley Jennings, MBRS
Reserve: Lilly Carr, SCR
Heavyweight
Champion: Olivia Beckman, SS
Reserve: Kayleen Kulas, SCR
Purebred Barrows
Lightweight
Champion: Emma Chapel, MCL
Reserve: Julia Carr, SCR
Middleweight
Champion: Olivia Beckman, SS
Reserve: Kiley Meyer, WSL
Heavyweight
Champion: Grayden Beckman, SS
Reserve: Kyle Hagen, NN
Crossbred Barrows
Super Lightweight (not State Fair eligible)
Champion: Theodore Swedberg, HC
Reserve: Callie Petersen, WG
Lightweight
Champion: Colin Lynch, MCL
Reserve: Julia Carr, SS
Middleweight
Champion: Lilly Carr, SS
Reserve: Dustin Stampka, SCR
Heavyweight
Champion: Owen Tuveson, SS
Reserve: Emma Chapel, MCL