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Emma Heiden was recognized as the Winona County 4-H Youth Representative for the month of June. She is the daughter of Tony and Jessica Heiden, a recent graduate from Rushford-Peterson High School and a member of the Happy Hart 4-H Club. Emma plans to attend South Dakota State University to major in Ag Communications.
Halle McElmury was recognized as the Winona County 4-H Youth Representative for the month of May. She is the daughter of Keith McElmury and Heidi Lehnertz, a senior at Lewiston Altura High School and a member of the Altura Sky Rockets 4-H Club. Following graduation Halle plans to attend RCTC to pursue a degree in Surgical Technology.
Kylie Verthein was recognized as the Winona County 4-H Youth Representative for the month of April. She is the daughter of Ben & Greta Verthein, a senior at Lewiston-Altura High School, and plans to attend the University of Mankato for Business Management. Kylie is a member of the Altura Sky Rockets 4-H Club and has previously held leadership roles including Secretary, Treasurer and Historian.
Sara Backes was recognized as the Winona County 4-H Youth Representative for the month of March. She is the daughter of Jill and Greg Backes, a senior at Saint Charles High School, and a member of the Little Valley Victors 4-H Club. She plans to attend a private 4-year college with interests in theology and music.
Tyler Kreidermacher was recognized as the Winona County 4-H Youth Representative for the month of February. He is the son of Matt and Holly Kreidermacher, currently attending Ridgewater Community College and a member of the Altura Sky Rockets 4-H Club where he was Vice President and President.
Kendra Fritts was recognized as the Winona County 4-H Youth Representative for the month of January. She is the daughter of John and Tessa Fritts, a senior at Hope Lutheran High School and a member of the Winona River City 4-H Club where she is currently serving as the 4-H Club Treasurer.
Lane Jabs was recognized as the Winona 4-H Youth Representative for the month of December. He is the son of Lowell and Nicole Jabs, a member of the Little Valley Victors 4-H Club and a senior at Saint Charles High School. After graduation Lane plans to attend Central Lakes College for the Heavy Equipment Operators Fast Track program.