Washington 4-H Senior Features: Anna Duwa and Kamren Martin

4-H Senior Feature

Name: Anna Duwa

Hometown: Keota

Parents: Jeff and Jill Duwa

School: Keota High School

4-H Club: 76 Progressives

Projects: Bucket Bottle Calves, Market Beef, Creative Arts, Horticulture, Sheep, Poultry, Sewing, Photography.

4-H Activities: 4-H State Convention, Washington County Fair, club activities

Special 4-H memory/highlight: Having my prom dress, which I sewed, go to State Fair and win a blue ribbon.

What I learned in 4-H:

'I feel that others should join 4-H because it is a great place to learn new things and meet new people,” says Anna. 'I have gained years of knowledge and made some of my greatest friends through 4-H and hope that others will, too.”

Other Activities: Show choir, drama and speech.

Future plans: Attend Truman State University and major in psychology.

4-H Senior Feature

Name: Kamren Martin

Hometown: Wellman

Parents: Deric and Jamie Martin

School: Mid-Prairie High School

4-H Club: Limecreek Livewires

Projects: Photography, Visual Arts, Woodworking, Surprise Design, Goats, Chickens, Open Class, Communications.

4-H Activities: ELITE Team, Little Hands on the Farm, Farm Tough Challenge, Leadership Development.

Special 4-H memory/highlight: Joining the ELITE Project Team and creating the Farm Tough Challenge 5K Mud Run.

What I learned in 4-H:

'I have learned so many skills throughout my years of being in 4-H,” said Kamren. 'Planning, goal setting, and responsibility are very important parts of 4-H because everything you do involves these qualities. I think everyone should join 4-H because of the diversity in project options which allows you to be creative and do something you love. There are so many amazing opportunities in 4-H that I think everyone should have the chance to do because they have helped me become more confident and involved in my community.”

Other Activities: Silver Cord, Mentoring, Student Leadership Team, FFA Student Issues & Concerns.

Future plans: Attend Kirkwood Community College