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4-H Senior Feature: Claire Stalder
Courtesy of Washington County 4-H
Apr. 23, 2025 12:35 pm
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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 Claire Stalder.
Hometown: Washington, Iowa
Parents: Matt and Betsy Stalder
School: Washington High School
4-H Club: Washington Go Getters
Projects: Market Beef, Breeding Beef, Bucket Bottle, Photography, Static Projects.
4-H Activities: Bucket Bottle Mentor, Summer Camp Volunteer, Little Hands on the Farm volunteer, County Council Member, County Council Secretary. Special 4-H Memory: Helping clover kids learn about 4-H through the Bucket Bottle Calf mentorship program.
Reflection on 4-H: “4-H has taught me valuable life skills, in communication, responsibility, and respectfulness. I have made many friends through the 4-H program, and I will miss it greatly.”
Other Activities: NHS, Youth Salute
Future Plans: Attend Kirkwood Community College for Nursing