Pottawatomie 4-H Ambassadors
Meet the 2022-23 Ambassadors
Elsie Rickstrew
Lucky ‘Leven
Sheep, Cattle, Foods, Buymanship
Why join 4-H?
It brings good experiences and friendships while also teaching you life skills.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
My favorite 4-H experience would have to be the county fair. It is always super fun and it has taught me sportsmanship and the importance of hard work.
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
Youth should get involved and make new friends. It will make your 4-H experience better. You will get so much more out of it!
Because of 4-H...
I have changed in so many good ways.
Emilia Wilkerson
Lucky ‘Leven
Leadership, Clothing, Forestry, Visual Arts, Civic Engagement, Foods.
Why join 4-H?
It's a good way to meet new friends, learn and practice new skills, go to events, and get more experience.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
KYLF: it was a really good experience. I got to meet many new people that I'm now on council with and get to work with.
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
Try everything, you never know what might be your thing.
Because of 4-H...
I am more confident in my skill and willing to put myself out there.
Isaac Wilber
Kaw Valley
Foods and Nutrition, Leatherworking, Electrical/Energy Management, Photography, Horticulture, Ag-Mechanic, Self-determined, Buymanship
Why join 4-H?
4-H is a great way to gain leadership experience and expose yourself to lots of new things. But the best part of it all making friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
My favorite 4-H experience has been going to Rock Springs Ranch for 4-H camp. It's always a blast and lets me make so many new friends!
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
Get out of your comfort zone and try new projects! If you want to learn a new skill, there are lots of people in the county willing to help you along the way.
Because of 4-H…
I have become a better leader and a more fluent public speaker. It has also introduced me to friends that will last a lifetime.
Jenna DeRouchey
Kaw Valley
Swine, foods and nutrition, leadership, citizenship
Why join 4-H?
Joining 4-H helped me develop my leadership and public speaking skills, at well as meet new friends.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
My favorite 4-H experience was attending the 2022 National 4-H Congress in Atlanta. I got to meet new people, learn about different 4-H projects, and serve the local community.
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
Don't be afraid to try new things! 4-H is a great way to explore your interests and find your passion.
Because of 4-H…
I am a confident and experienced leader.
Jacob DeRouchey
Kaw Valley
Swine, foods and nutrition, horticulture, sportfishing, photography
Why join 4-H?
4-H is a great way to learn life skill and make new friendships.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
My favorite 4-H experience I had was 4-H camp and getting the chance to make new friendships.
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
I would say what you put into it, you get out of it. If you put in lots of effort it will be even more enjoyable.
Because of 4-H…
I have gained and developed the life skills I need to be successful in life and public speaking.
Karlie Hamman
Triple V
Swine, Clothing Construction, Buymanship, Food and Nutrition, and Photography.
Why join 4-H?
4-H is an amazing opportunity to meet new people and gains skills that will last a lifetime.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
My favorite 4-H experience is 4-H camp. I made friends that I still have. At 4-H camp there was lots of laughs, joys, and memories.
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Don't be afraid to try new things or step into a leadership role, those are the experiences that will build your character.
Because of 4-H…
I'm better at many skills I love. It's bettered my public speaking, my confidence, and my ability to try new things.
Delaney Figge
Triple V
Beef, Sheep, Goats, Horse
Why join 4-H?
I think people should join 4-H because you get to meet lifelong friends. 4-H also provides so many opportunities for you.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
Too many good ones, one being me and a friend riding down the fair hill in a wagon
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
Do your project reports. They are long and hard, but so much good can come from them.
Because of 4-H…
I’m a better person in total and am more independent.
Hope Jacobs
Kaw Valley
Photography, Horticulture, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Foods, Performing Arts
Why join 4-H?
It’s an amazing organization that helps kids learn and practice leadership, public speaking, perseverance, commitment and organization.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
4-H camp will always be a happy memory from 4-H. I was able to meet so many new people and try so many new things.
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
Always try something new. Push yourself out of your comfort zone and challenge yourelf to try something new. Who knows, maybe you could find a new passion.
Because of 4-H…
You are able to become involved with others in your community, state, and country. It also allows you to practice important life skills.
Isabella Wilber
Kaw Valley
Sewing, Buymanship, foods, photography, visual arts
Why join 4-H?
4-H is such a great thing to be a part of. Through it you can learn so many different skill like public speaking, leadership, and lots of different projects.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
I loved going to 4-H camp every summer. I made so many friends there and learned lots of new things, like archery!
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
Stay in 4-H for as long as you can. There are so many different opportunities from the organization and you can grow so much as a person.
Because of 4-H…
I have grown so much in my projects. My skills have gotten even better and I am able to take my projects to a new level.
Kaycee SinghDhillon
Jayhawkers
Rabbits, Chickens, Food and Nutrition, Photography, Visual Arts
Why join 4-H?
Others should join 4-H because it teaches you lots of life skills and gives you lots of connection through relationships you've built.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
My favorite 4-H experience was traveling to D.C. on a CWF trip where I learned about citizenship, made new friends, and got to see how our government works.
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
One piece of advice I would offer to any 4-H member would be to just try it. You never know until you try it.
Because of 4-H…
I have gained so many new friends and have gained so many new skills that will help everyone, no matter who they are or where they want to go.
Vanessa Jones
Olsburg 4-H Club
Sewing, Sheep, Cattle, Photography, and Crafts
Why join 4-H?
4-H gives people life skills that will benefit them in a lot of ways and will impact their mindset and future.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
I was talking to a younger 4-H'er about the outfit she sewed out of wool and how I was happy that she was doing Shepard’s lead. She said she got inspired to make her dress out of wool knit because I had done something similar before. It was really nice to see that I was making an impact on others.
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
There is something for everyone, you can choose to do any project you like, but I would encourage you to try something new!
Because of 4-H...
I have hard work ethic, perseverance, integrity, empathy, and I know not to give up.
Sariah Haller-Reed
Lucky'leven
Horse, Dairy Goats, Photography, Poultry
Why join 4-H?
4-H is a great way to practice social skills. You can learn so much about yourself. You can learn so much about yourself. It's a great way to make new friends.
Favorite 4-H Experience?
A meaningful experience I had was at the horse show. I was getting flustered because I forgot the pattern, but I had practiced it before and my horse remembered it. It taught me to always prepare.
Advice to other 4-H’ers?
Try to talk and meet as many people as possible.
Because of 4-H...
I have learned life skill and met lifelong friends.
