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Green County youth find state conference ‘never disappoints’ Isabella Carnes, Jackie Nusbaum, Katie Nusbaum, Lorelei Pagett, and Royce Brauer, all from Green County, joined hundreds of 4-H youth attending the 98th annual 4-H & Youth Conference at the UW-Madison campus June 25-28. Green County’s group of outstanding individuals numbered with about 400 other young people representing UW-Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program in celebrating the 98th anniversary. Isabella Carnes, a 3-time Youth Conference delegate, said this about her experience: “Conference never disappoints. The message that comes from the speakers or even the other youth is truly amazing. I was so happy to be able to spend conference with some great other kids from Green County. Remember, ‘We are better together.’” The annual four-day conference gives youth a chance to learn about a variety of 4-H and other youth programs, experience hands-on learning in a university campus atmosphere and strengthen life skills such as communication and leadership. Participants also gain knowledge to share back home, and have the opportunity to exchange ideas and form friendships with youth from around the state. The delegates attended workshops and assemblies developed around the theme “Leadership…the Road Less Traveled” which highlighted leadership, individual responsibility, goal setting, healthy living, and living up to
potential. Workshop topics included everything from communication arts to building leadership skills, healthy living, STEM topics, youth citizenship, and a host of other exciting subjects. Students also participated in a variety of community service projects designed to stimulate interest in replicating similar projects in their own communities. Additionally, Royce Brauer took advantage of the opportunity to participate in the Wisconsin 4-H Drama Company and performed in a production that the whole conference delegation attended. In order to participate in Wisconsin 4-H Drama Company, Royce had to go through an application process this past winter. Wisconsin 4-H Foundation provided financial support for this conference. For more information about 4-H or other UW-Extension Youth Development programs, visit http://4h. uwex.edu or contact the Green County UW-Extension office at 608-3289440. SUBMITTED PHOTO Brodhead Independent-Register
(Right) Green County 4-H delegates for Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference are, from left, Royce Brauer (New Horizons), Katie Nusbaum (Next Generation), Isabella Carnes (Next Generation), Jackie Nusbaum (Next Generation). Not Pictured is Lorelei Pagett (Next Generation).
Royalty on the 4th Juda, Albany and Green County’s favored contestants in competitions to represent their communities this year joined Brodhead’s new queen Rileigh Powers in the 4th of July parade in Brodhead last week. BECKY MALKOW PHOTOS The Independent-Register