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4-H Senior Feature: Tyler Alderton
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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 Tyler Alderton.
Name: Tyler Alderton
Hometown: Washington, Iowa
Parents: Brad and Megan Alderton Sister: Emma
School: Washington High School
4-H Club: Prairie Pride
Projects: Horticulture, Dairy, Home Improvement, Woodworking
4-H Activities:
- Served as Recreation Officer Jackson Jets 4-H club 2017-2019
- Intermediate trip to St. Louis 2019
- Served as Treasurer Jackson Jets 4-H Club 2020-2021
- Served as co-president Eagle Bots 2020-2022
- Served as Treasurer Prairie Pride 4-H Club 2021-2024
- Serving as Vice President Prairie Pride 4-H Club 2024-2025
- Washington County Council Member 2022-present
Special 4-H memory/highlight: Participating in the Farm Tough challenge and beating my friends.
Other activities: National Honor Society, Cross-Country, Track, Archery, Youth Group
Please write a few complete sentences about what you learned in 4-H, or why others should join 4-H:
“I’ve learned through 4-H that the connections you make and experiences you have are more important than the award you get. The journey is the best part. That is why you should join 4-H, because of the friendships, memories and connections that last a lifetime.”
Future plans: Attend Iowa State University and study Architecture
