4-H senior feature on Leah Marek, Olivia Pacha

4-H Senior Feature

Leah Marek

Hometown: Washington

Parents: Tim and Heather Marek

School: Washington High School

4-H Club: Jackson Jets

Projects: Communications, Home Improvement, Food & Nutrition, Swine, Cattle

Special 4-H memory/highlight: Last July I had the opportunity to serve as the Washington County Fair Queen. This was one of my favorite memories because I was able to be a role model for younger 4-H'ers, and experience a different side of one of my favorite events.

What I learned in 4-H:

'Through 4-H I have been able to meet many new people and learned valuable skills. These skills, such as organization, leadership and teamwork, have helped me throughout my involvement in 4-H and other organizations. I am grateful for the experiences and opportunities I have been presented through 4-H and will carry the lessons I have learned with me throughout my life.”

Other Activities: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Business Professionals of America, track and field, Peer Helpers, FFA.

Future plans: Attend Iowa State University double majoring in global resource systems and biology.

4-H Senior Feature

Name: Olivia Pacha

Hometown: Washington

Parents: Kerrie Willis and Curt Pacha

School: Washington High School

4-H Club: Jackson Jets

Projects: Dog, Poultry, Rabbit and Photography

Special 4-H memory/highlight: Having fun every week at dog project meetings.

What I learned in 4-H:

'4-H is a great way to meet new people and be able to show the hard work you put in on projects,” says Olivia.

Other Activities: basketball, soccer, volleyball, and FFA.

Future plans: Attend Iowa State University for Animal Science.