4-H Senior Feature

Hannah VanRoekel is the daughter of Marty and Marianne VanRoekel.

Her siblings are Maggie, Jonah and Eli.

She attends Mid-Prairie High School and participates in the Limecreek Limelights 4-H club.

Her 4-H projects include: sheep, goats, poultry, clothing, communication, food and nutrition and sewing.

VanRoekel also participates in the ELITE Project team.

Her special 4-H memory/highlight was winning the market broiler show at the Iowa State Fair and being in the Sale of Champions.

"4-H has allowed me to learn several life skills that I will need no matter what path I travel in life," VanRoekel said. "I have improved my communication and leadership skills and have found many of my passions. I will be eternally grateful for the opportunities I was given through 4-H."

VanRoekel's other activities include: cross country, track, speech, drama, band, choir and student council.

Her future plans are to attend Iowa State University to major Kinesiology.