National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in. For over 90 years, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of 4-H. National 4-H Congress provides a life changing experience for youth to meet other members across the United States, as they participate in educational workshops focusing on diversity, cultural experiences, leadership, team development, and of course having fun!
Congratulations to Colleen Anderson and Nathaniel Vincent on being selected to represent Sussex County in the Delaware 4-H Congress delegation. Here is a little more about their project work areas!
Colleen Anderson, is an 8 year member of the Hollymount 4-H Club, member of Junior Council and 4-H Camp Counselor. She is a sophomore at Sussex Technical High School. Colleen’s main 4-H projects are Goats, Photography, Leadership, Citizenship. Other projects include: Dairy, Swine and Poultry. When asked to write about her most memorable 4-H experience, it was hard for Colleen to choose just one. She credits showing dairy and swine and doing a poultry project for helping make her Goat project a success. Her most memorable experience was more of an emotion that she has felt several times throughout her 4-H career. She believes this is why 4-H is so valuable to her. Because she is allowed to have a sense of triumph and achievement, after all her hard work, with anything she does in 4-H. Colleen resides with her parents Paul and Sharon Anderson.
Nathaniel Vincent, an 8 year member of the Rossakatum 4-H Club, Vice President of Junior Council, is a Junior Leader and 4-H Camp Counselor. He is a junior at Delmar High School. Nathaniel’s main 4-H projects are Plant Science, Foods & Nutrition, Citizenship, and Leadership. Other projects include: Photography, Swine, and Beef. With his project areas of Swine, Foods, and Vegetables, he is able to display his talents and exhibits all at one place, making the State Fair the most memorable collection of his 4-H experiences. Many generations of the Vincent family have been involved with 4-H and animal, so Nathaniel says showing livestock is always a highlight of his year. He also enjoys time spent in the 4-H building, whether entering and displaying exhibits or participating in state judging contests and demonstrations, the 4-H building is a special place to be. The relationships he has built at the Fair with 4-H members across the state are also very important to him. Nathaniel’s parents are Raymond and Teresa Vincent and Charity Phillips.