4-H Senior Feature

Emma Stout is the daughter of Julie and Tim Stout. Her siblings are Jordan, Brooke and Wyatt.

She attends Washington High School and is a member of the Jackson Jets 4-H club.

Her 4-H projects included: breeding beef, market beef, bucket bottle calf, rabbits, photography, communications and home improvement.

Her 4-H activities included: County Council, Iowa State 4-H Council, Share the Fun, Spring Cattle Show, skating party and Farm Safety.

"My special memory will be participating in the Fair Queen contest and being selected as Miss Congeniality. I had so much fun with the other participants."

Stout urges others to get involved with 4-H.

"You will not regret it!" she said. "I have made friends and learned so much over the years just by being in 4-H. It is like a huge family ? everyone wants to help and see you succeed. There are many project areas and each of them have someone to help you. You will learn so much and make friendships that will last forever."

Stout's other activities include: BPA, FFA, National Honor Society, Peer Helpers, Silver Cord, dance team, student congress, dance marathon, Studio E!, fall play, Youth Salute, track, volleyball and SADD.

Her future plans are to attend Mount Mercy University for nursing and participating on the Mount Mercy Dance Team.