4-H Senior Feature: Carsen Stransky

Washington County 4-H seeks to honor the group’s senior members by shining the spotlight on each one as they near the end of their 4-H journey. Today the spotlight shines on Carsen Stransky.

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Hometown: Riverside, Iowa

Parents: Lacey & Jake Stransky

School: Highland High School

4-H Club: Highlanders

Projects: Sheep & Photography

4-H Activities: Christmas shopping for kids, visiting the dog groomer

Special 4-H Memory:

“Getting second place both years with my sheep and all of the activities during fair week like mud volleyball.”

Reflection on 4-H:

“Other people should join 4-H for the many opportunities that it provides for us. While being in 4-H for the past 3 years, I have learned to do many things from so many different people. I learned how to care and train for animals like my sheep and during the week of fair, I met so many different people and still keep in touch.”

Other Activities: Dance

Future Plans: Carsen plans to attend Kirkwood Community College to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education.