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4-H/FFA Livestock Elite Showmanship participants: (front row L–R) Lauren Johnson, Josie Johnson; (back row L–R) Aleyna Cuttlers, Olivia Vanderford and Ezra Kubicek
Ethan Gabel’s solar heater made of recycled aluminum cans was selected for the State Fair 4-H Premier Science Award.
4-H Fashion Show top five winners will now advance to the State Fair 4-H contest in garments the youth sewed and modeled. From left are Clara Johnson, Piper Pillard, Vanessa Peterson, Dayton Jons and Clare Bauman.
Lawrence Rauert’s Rhode Island Red rooster earned Bantam grand champion and Best of Show Poultry overall.
The 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair took place Aug. 2-8 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. The 4-H and FFA competition was a big part of the first weekend of the fair, giving youth an opportunity to showcase their projects. This year, 496 4-H/FFA exhibitors entered 4,880 exhibits (including static exhibits, Clover Kids, animals and contest entries).
TOP STATIC EXHIBIT AWARDS
General Areas
Poster: Kyla Jueneman, Waverly
Quilt Ch: Mia Crawford, Lincoln
Quilt Res Ch: Reese Dell, Roca
Dog Static Exhibit: Olivia Jelinek, Waverly
Banner: Lancaster Leaders, Lincoln
Science, Engineering and Technology
Aerospace: Micah Pracheil, Lincoln
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Engineering: Ethan Gabel, Lincoln
Woodworking: Madelyn Egelhoff, Lincoln
Safety
Safety: Kylie Hansen, Lincoln
Food and Nutrition
Yeast Exhibit: Vanessa Peterson, Lincoln
Quick Bread: Tenley Bauman, Hickman
Food Preservation: Eliese Schwinck, Lincoln
Cake or Pie: Vanessa Peterson, Lincoln
Cookie Exhibit: Macey Mays, Lincoln
Human Development
Human Development: Reese Dell, Roca
Home Environment/Visual Arts
Top 3: Meredith Marsh, Lincoln
Top 3: Kanyon Plugge, Lincoln
Top 3: Agatha Sullivan, Lincoln
Leta Guenther Bremer Memorial Needle Arts Award: Reese Dell, Roca
Premier Science: Ethan Gabel, Lincoln
Heritage
Heritage: Silas Pracheil, Lincoln
Photography
Level 1: Payeton Milligan, Lincoln
Level 2: Shea Frink, Lincoln
Level 3: Charlotte Sanio, Lincoln
Favorite Photo: Madelyn Egelhoff, Lincoln
Creative Photography: Jocelyn Schmoll, Lincoln
Clothing
STEAM 1 Clothing: Avery Vlasnik, Hickman
STEAM 2 Clothing: Emily Crawford, Lincoln
STEAM 3 Clothing: Vanessa Peterson, Lincoln
Beyond the Needle: Dayton Jons, Lincoln
Accessory: Charlotte Sanio, Lincoln
Fiber Arts – Crocheting: Clara Johnson, Walton
Fiber Arts – Knitting: Catherine Friesen, Lincoln
Shopping in Style: Emily Bauman, Lincoln
Alice Doane Memorial Wool Award: Vanessa Peterson, Lincoln
Horticulture
Vegetable: Khloe Cuttlers, Raymond
Herb: Parker Hansen, Lincoln
Annual: Jocelyn Schmoll, Lincoln
Perennial: Eleanor Senft, Lincoln
Rose: Laurel Frogge, Lincoln
Specimen Plant: Reese Pillard, Firth
Conservation and Wildlife, Forestry
Conservation and Wildlife: Kyler Plugge, Lincoln
Forestry: Elizabeth Hilkemann, Firth
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures: Olivia Wandzilak, Lincoln
TOP CONTEST AWARDS
Illustrated Presentations
Sr Ch: Kamryn Wanser, Lincoln
Int Ch: Brooklynn Nelsen, Lincoln
Int Res Ch: Andrea Bettenhausen, Lincoln
Jr Ch: Korben Payne, Lincoln
Life Challenge
Sr Ch: Emily Bauman, Lincoln
Sr Res Ch: Charlotte Sanio, Lincoln
Jr Ch: Lena Gropp, Martell
Jr Res Ch: Monica Bauman, Lincoln
Fashion Show
Grand Ch: Clara Johnson, Walton
Res Grand Ch: Piper Pillard, Firth
Top 5: Clare Bauman, Lincoln
Top 5: Dayton Jons, Lincoln
Top 5: Vanessa Peterson, Lincoln
Shopping in Style Top 2: Dayton Jons, Lincoln
Beyond the Needle: Dayton Jons, Lincoln
Make One/Buy One Level 1: Sophie Huenink, Hickman
Make One/Buy One Levels 2 & 3: Tenley Bauman, Hickman
Clothing Level 1: Piper Pillard, Firth
Clothing Level 2: Dayton Jons, Lincoln
Upcycled Garment: Piper Pillard, Firth
Apron: Amorita Payne, Lincoln
Garment(s) Made for Others: Emily Bauman, Lincoln
Attention Shoppers: Gracie Mittan-DeBuhr, Lincoln
Plant Science
Horticulture: Kaily Wesely, Lincoln
Tree Identification: Catherine Polk, Lincoln
Grass & Weed Identification: Maria Polk, Lincoln
Table Setting
Picnic Sr: Kylie Hansen, Lincoln
Picnic Int: Kathryn Weaver, Lincoln
Picnic Jr: Adella Fendrick, Lincoln
Casual Sr: Babbs Waite, Lincoln
Casual Int: Brooklynn Nelsen, Lincoln
Casual Jr: Ian Bettenhausen, Lincoln
Formal Int: Catherine Friesen, Lincoln
Formal Jr: Piper Bauman, Hickman
Birthday Jr: Clare Friesen, Lincoln
Dog Virtual Trivia
Sr Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln
Int Ch: Kathryn Weaver, Lincoln
Int Res Ch: Tenley Bauman, Hickman
Livestock Elite Showmanship
1st Place: Lauren Johnson, Walton
2nd Place: Josie Johnson, Walton
3rd Place: Aleyna Cuttlers, Raymond
4th Place: Olivia Vanderford, Lincoln
Livestock Judging
Sr Ch: Kaelin Kuebler, Roca
Sr Res Ch: Clara Johnson, Walton
Int Ch: Fox Funk, Waverly
Int Res Ch: Grace Chevalier, Bennet
Jr Ch: Micah Mueller, Lincoln
Jr Res Ch: Hannah Chevalier, Bennet
TOP ANIMAL AWARDS
Beef
Showmanship Supreme Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton
Showmanship Sr Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton
Showmanship Int Ch: Kyler Plugge, Lincoln
Showmanship Jr Ch: Lauren Johnson, Walton
Breeding Heifer Supreme Ch: Kaden Gana, Martell
Breeding Heifer Supreme Res Ch: Kyler Plugge, Lincoln
Feeder Calf Supreme Ch: Micah Mueller, Lincoln
Feeder Calf Supreme Res Ch: Hudson Reimers, Lincoln
Market Animal Supreme Ch: Clara Johnson, Walton
Market Heifer Grand Ch: Connor Paitz, Waverly
Market Steer Grand Ch: Clara Johnson, Walton
Market Steer Res Grand Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton
Lancaster Born and Raised – Breeding Ch: Kyler Plugge, Lincoln
Lancaster Born and Raised – Market Ch: Blake Mueller, Lincoln
Rate of Gain Market Steer Ch: Lilee Chevalier, Bennet
Rate of Gain Market Heifer Ch: Connor Paitz, Waverly
Bucket Calf
Current-year Bucket Calf Jr Ch: Micah Mueller, Lincoln
Second-year Bucket Calf Jr Ch: Kanyon Plugge, Lincoln
Sheep
Showmanship Sr Ch: Lauren Johnson, Walton
Showmanship Int Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton
Showmanship Jr Ch: Cohen Rasby, Lincoln
Market Lamb Grand Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton
Market Lamb Res Grand Ch: Lauren Johnson, Walton
Lancaster Born and Raised Market Lamb Res Ch: Michael Lockee III, Walton
Breeding Ewe Supreme Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton
Swine
Showmanship Sr Ch: Olivia Vanderford, Lincoln
Showmanship Int Ch: Khloe Cuttlers, Raymond
Showmanship Jr Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln
Market Swine Grand Ch: Olivia Vanderford, Lincoln
Market Swine Res Grand Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln
Breeding Gilt Ch: Olivia Vanderford, Lincoln
Breeding Gilt Res Ch: Khloe Cuttlers, Raymond
Pen of Three Ch: Jaxon Bruss, Bennet
Pen of Three Res Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln
Pick-a-Pig Market Swine Grand Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln
Pick-a-Pig Market Swine Res Grand Ch: Timothy Egelhoff, Lincoln
Carcass Swine Ch: Bailey Docter, Firth
Carcass Swine Res Ch: Derek Bruss, Bennet
Dairy/Pygmy Goat
Showmanship Jr Ch: Grace Chevalier, Bennet
Meat Goat
Showmanship Sr Ch: Aleyna Cuttlers, Raymond
Showmanship Int Ch: Lauren Johnson, Walton
Showmanship Jr Ch: Olivia Jelinek, Waverly
Market Goat Overall Grand Ch: Lauren Johnson, Walton
Market Goat Overall Res Grand Ch: Clara Johnson, Walton
Breeding Goat Overall Ch: Aleyna Cuttlers, Raymond
Breeding Goat Overall Res Ch: Khloe Cuttlers, Raymond
Lancaster Born & Raised Ch: Khloe Cuttlers, Raymond
Rabbit
All-Around Exhibitor Award Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln
All-Around Exhibitor Award Ch: May Frain, Lincoln
All-Around Exhibitor Award Res Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln
Showmanship Sr Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln
Showmanship Sr Ch: Cally Sullivan, Hickman
Showmanship Int Ch: Noah Babcock, Waverly
Showmanship Jr Ch: Josiah Schmoll, Lincoln
Best 6 Class – Commercial Breed Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln
Best 6 Class – Commercial Breed Res Ch: Kaily Wesely, Lincoln
Best 4 Class – Fancy Breed Ch: Benedict Rauert, Lincoln
Best 4 Class – Fancy Breed Res Ch: Adelaide Metcalf, Lincoln
Judging Contest Sr Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln
Judging Contest Int Ch: Marylynn Rauert, Lincoln
Judging Contest Jr Ch: Lawrence Rauert, Lincoln
Breed Identification Contest Sr Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln
Breed Identification Contest Int Ch: Kaily Wesely, Lincoln
Breed Identification Contest Jr Ch: Elizabeth Hilkemann, Firth
Breeder’s Choice Sr Ch: May Frain, Lincoln
Breeder’s Choice Jr Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln
Poultry
Showmanship Sr Ch: Marylynn Rauert, Lincoln
Showmanship Jr Ch: Peter Lawson, Lincoln
Judging Contest Sr Ch: Noah Jelinek, Waverly
Judging Contest Jr Ch: Lawrence Rauert, Lincoln
Quiz Bowl Sr Ch: Marylynn Rauert, Lincoln
Quiz Bowl Jr Ch: Lawrence Rauert, Lincoln
Large Fowl Grand Ch: Noah Jelinek, Waverly
Water Fowl Grand Ch: Cally Sullivan, Hickman
Bantam Grand Ch: Lawrence Rauert, Lincoln
Best of Show Poultry Overall: Lawrence Rauert, Lincoln
Household Pets
Mammal Ch: Rachel Koch, Lincoln
Mammal Res Ch: Clarity James, Lincoln
Non-Mammal Ch: Kamryn Wanser, Lincoln
Non-Mammal Res Ch: Kamryn Wanser, Lincoln
Caged Bird Ch: Reese Rockenbach, Lincoln
Cat
Best in Show Ch: Olivia Clark, Lincoln
Dog
Showmanship Trophy Ch: Bella Croghan, Lincoln
Obedience – Novice Ch: Dayton Jons, Lincoln
Showmanship Int Ch: Olivia Jelinek, Waverly
Obedience – Graduate Novice Ch: Bella Croghan, Lincoln
Showmanship Beginning Ch: Sophie Huenink, Hickman
Pre-beginning Agility A – Level 1 Ch: Olivia Jelinek, Waverly
TOP HORSE AWARDS
Horse
English Showmanship Jr Ch: Lily Wood, Lincoln
English Showmanship Elem Ch: Xavyer Bourek, Waverly
Hunter Hack Jr Ch: Ozzie Pederson, Lincoln
Hunter Hack Elem Ch: Braylee Thompson, Lincoln
English Hunter/Saddleseat Ages 4 and Up Res Grand Ch: Claira Heinzle, Martell
English Hunter/Saddleseat Aged Horse Grand Ch: Shea Frink, Lincoln
Miniature Showmanship Jr/Sr Ch: Lily Wood, Lincoln
Miniature Showmanship Elem Ch: Lena Gropp, Martell
Western Showmanship Sr Ch: Ava Smith, Lincoln
Western Showmanship Jr Ch: Lily Wood, Lincoln
Western Showmanship Elem Ch: Isla Strasburger, Lincoln
Groom and Care Ch: Gracie Mittan-DeBuhr, Lincoln
Western Stock Horses Ages 4 and Up Grand Ch: Ava Smith, Lincoln
Western Stock Horses Ages 4 and Up Res Grand Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton
Western Stock Horses Aged Horse Grand Ch: Lola Bunz, Walton
Western Stock Horses Aged Horse Res Grand Ch: Thomas McHenry, Lincoln
Xtreme Versatility Ch: Taylor Root, Walton
Ranch Horse Versatility (Ranch Riding) Jr Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton
Ranch Horse Versatility (Ranch Riding) Elem Ch: Xavyer Bourek, Waverly
Additional horse awards will be announced at 4-H Horse Awards Night.
For complete results and corrections, visit https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair
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