4-H Senior Feature: Kelsi Cerny

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 Kelsi Cerny.

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Name: Kelsi Cerny

Hometown: Riverside

Parents: Andy & Rachel Cerny

School: Highland High School

4-H Club: Highlanders

Projects: Photography, Horticulture, Surprise Design, & Static Exhibits

Activities: County Council, Counselor at Junior Camp, Club Secretary (2 years), Club Community Service Chair, Club Service Projects, & Hay Bale Decorating

Special 4-H memory/highlight: Getting to be a part of the Rubber Ducky cabin at 4-H Junior Camp and becoming besties with all of my campers.

Please write a few complete sentences about what you learned in 4-H, or why others should join 4-H.

4-H has taught me a variety of skills like leadership, communication, and responsibility. It has also given me an opportunity to meet new people and make friends from different schools that I otherwise wouldn’t have. Others should join 4-H as it has many amazing opportunities and teaches kids valuable life long skills.

Other Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Student Council, Yearbook, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Kirkwood Student Ambassador, Musical, & Spring Play

Future plans: Attend Illinois State University to major in Construction Management