4-H Senior Feature: Thomas Rittenmeyer, Cooper Reed

Washington County 4-H honors the seniors in the program who have led by their example. This week, Washington County 4-H profiles Thomas Rittenmeyer and Cooper Reed.

Name: Thomas Rittenmeyer

Hometown: Riverside

Parents: Matt and Linette Rittenmeyer

School: Highland High School

4-H Club: Riverside Ramblers

Projects: Beef

4-H Activities: Show beef cattle at the Washington County Fair.

Special 4-H memory/highlight: Going to tour other people's farms and hanging out with friends at the fair.

Why others should join 4-H: 'I would strongly recommend others join 4-H to experience all the great opportunities it opens you up to.”

Future plans: Attend Kirkwood Community College for Ag Production Management.

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Name: Cooper Reed

Hometown: Washington

Parents: Ken and Aimee Reed

School: Washington High School

4-H Club: Franklin Cubs

Projects: Swine

4-H Activities: President of Franklin Cubs for 2020-21, showed rabbits and swine at the fair as well as non-livestock projects, helped with Fair Clean-Up, FSQA/YQCA training, former club historian

What I learned in 4-H: '4-H has taught me a lot about having fun, meeting people and reaching for goals. It has also shown me what it is like to work with large groups and also helping younger 4-H members with their goals.”

Other Activities: FFA, football, track, archery, St. James Youth Group, U.P. Church Youth Group, community volunteer

Future plans: Attend Iowa State University to major in Agronomy and Ag Business.