Fayette County 4-H’ers receive recognition at annual banquet
Texas Cup Livestock Judging – (from left) coach Kaci Carrales, Adalyn Carrales, Abraham McBride, Tate Fritsch, Kaisley Janecka and coach JoJo Carrales.
Friend of 4-H – Doug Bishop.
Gold & Silver Star Award Winners – (front row, from left) Gold Star, Logan Poncik, and Silver Star, Rheagan Karisch. Presenters (back row, from left) Commissioners Jason McBroom, Harvey Berckenhoff and Clint Sternadel.
I Dare You Award Winners – (front row, from left) Brealey Nieto and Kandon Kaspar. Presenters (back row, from left) Commissioners Jason McBroom, Harvey Berckenhoff and Clint Sternadel.
Outstanding Intermediates – (front row, from left) Rilan Karisch, Kaisley Janecka and Tate Fritsch. Presenters (back row, from left) Commissioners Jason McBroom, Harvey Berckenhoff and Clint Sternadel.
Outstanding Juniors – (front row, from left) Stockton Emshoff, Hudson Holub and Rowdy Guenther. Presenters (back row, from left) Commissioners Jason McBroom, Harvey Berckenhoff and Clint Sternadel.
Scholarship Recipients – (from left) presenter Lee Fritsch, Logan Poncik, Hope Michalke, Elena Supak, Tori Newton and presenter Phyllis Fritsch.
2026-27 COUNTY 4-H Council Officers – (from left) Brealey Nieto, Kaisley Janecka, Tate Fritsch, Crockett Guenther, Tatum Fritsch and Rheagan Karisch.
The annual Fayette County 4-H Banquet was held on Sunday, Aug. 9 at the Historic Casino Hall in La Grange. The 4-H banquet is the highlight and culmination of the year’s activities for members, as one year closes and a new year begins. Awards were presented to the following:
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