“4-H: Where Adventures Begin!”
Recap from an adventurous celebration of our Sussex County 4-H Family which took place on September 30, 2018. View photos of this event on our Delaware 4-H Flickr Site
JOY SPARKS SPIRIT OF 4-H AWARD
The Joy Sparks Award is given in memory of Joy G. Sparks, past State 4-H Program Leader. Joy was a lifelong 4-H member. She embodied what it meant to be a 4-H’er and used her Head, Heart, Hands and Health to better herself and her community. Award recipients are chosen based on their contributions to the 4-H program and keeping Joy’s Spirit of 4-H alive.
This year’s winner was Sharon Anderson. Mrs. Anderson was chosen for this award because of and her continued involvement and dedication to 4-H activities as a volunteer leader.
Sharon’s first 4-H leadership role was as the Cloverbud Leader of Hollymount 4-H Club. She then became the organizational leader of Hollymount from 2006-2016. Sharon is currently the co-Leader of the Sussex 4-H Dairy Club. Sharon has a genuine interest in youth. She has a warm smile and caring personality which make her a wonderful leader. She helped promote 4-H through window displays, walking in parades, community service, and mentoring youth.
Sharon is a member of the 4-H Leaders’ Association where she has served as the Secretary as well as the Chairperson for the Fall Retreat and Talent Show. She has been the nurse for many overnight/weekend county events. She is also a member of the Sussex County Order of the Links. Thanks to Sharon’s wonderful leadership, the Hollymount 4-H Club has become known for their community service projects. The club has participated in projects such as Beach Clean-ups, Adopt-a-Beach, Relay for Life, Food Basket Drives, making Meals on Wheels Tray Favors. What wonderful ways for the club members to give back to their community!
For seven years, Sharon helped present Leadership trainings to Sussex teens at Jr. Leader Weekend. These leadership sessions were based on the books, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell. Each year, the teens come away from the weekend learning important life skills and were encouraged to use the laws in their everyday lives.
Sharon is always willing to lend a hand and has a lot of great ideas and input! Please join me in thanking Sharon Anderson for her dedication to Sussex County 4-H. There is little doubt that Sharon will continue to inspire “To Make the Best Better.”
FRIEND OF 4-H AWARD
The Friend of 4-H Award is given to businesses, organizations, and individuals that promote youth development and help Sussex 4-H attain their goals and objectives.
The recipient of the 2018 Friend of 4-H Award is Representative Harvey Kenton.
Representative Kenton has been a long-time supporter of our Delaware 4-H program. He has attended numerous 4-H events in Sussex and Kent County. Rep. Kenton was seen every year at our annual Legislative Day event supporting our 4-H members. As a representative, he has been a strong advocate for youth (in both 4-H and FFA) at Legislative Hall and at the Delaware State Fair, where he is a director. He has also served as a judge for the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest for many years.
Representative Kenton never hesitates to attend 4-H events in Sussex and Kent Counties. Whether he helps hand out awards at Achievement Events or attends the Spaghetti Dinner & Auction or the Kent Basket Auction, he is always there with a smile on his face and a lends a hand wherever needed.
Delaware 4-H truly appreciates this partnership! We thank Representative Harvey Kenton for his time and talents both as a Representative for our state and as an advocate for our 4-H program. We wish him well in his retirement!
NATIONAL CONGRESS PARTICIPANTS
Mr. Doug Crouse, along with Representatives Harvey Kenton, Dave Wilson, and Senator Ernie Lopez presented certificates to the National Congress participant, Kyle Morris. Kyle will travel to Atlanta, Georgia in November to attend National 4-H Club Congress.
NATIONAL EVENT AWARD WINNERS
National Conference – Jenna Anger, Meredith Carey, Daniel Tull and Kyle Morris
Ag Science Summit – Emma Sparpaglione and Meredith Carey
Healthy Living Summit – Kyle Morris
New Inductees to the Sussex County Order of Links
Amy West, President of the Sussex Order of Links conducted the induction ceremony.
New inductees are: Susan DeFord, Angel Magee and Taylor Messick.
CLUB AWARDS
BRIDGEVILLE MUSTANGS
1 AWARD
Meredith Carey: Leadership
Alyssa Carpenter: Arts & Crafts
Brittany Carpenter: Leadership
Cole Carpenter: Arts & Crafts
Dylan Carpenter: Dog
Mallary Cummings: Citizenship
Cara Feely: Judging
Jace Goff: Judging
Riley Taylor: Horse
Annika Teagle: Judging
Taylor Young: Horse
2 AWARDS
Jesse Buck: Demonstration & Judging
Erin Carey: Leadership & Citizenship
Rachel Carey: Citizenship & Leadership
Carley DeFord: Consumer Science & Horse
Kaitlyn Grant: Exploring 4-H & Demonstration
Amanda Jewell: Demonstration & Public Speaking
Austin Jewell: Food Science & Demonstration
Kyle Kerr: Citizenship & Foods and Nutrition
Hallie Terry: Arts & Crafts and Demonstration
Abigail VanVorst: Poultry & Demonstration
3 AWARDS
Holly Calloway: Consumer Science, Judging and Public Speaking
Alexia Carroll: Poultry, Dairy & Judging
Gerald Carroll: Poultry, Dairy & Judging
Wesley DeFord: Citizenship, Shooting Sports & Goat
Brooke Taylor: Exploring 4-H, Demonstration and Judging
4 AWARDS
Carter Bradley: Citizenship, Foods, Judging and Public Speaking
5 AWARDS
Paige Taylor: Horse, Rabbit, Shooting Sports, Demonstration and Judging
7 AWARDS
Jenna Anger: Citizenship, Foods, Leadership, Performing Arts, Horticulture, Judging and Public Speaking
CLOVER KNIGHTS
1 AWARD
Abigail Frost: Judging
Rebecca Lenhart: Judging
Madison Rice: Judging
Waylon Warner: Public Speaking
Wyatt Warner: Public Speaking
2 AWARDS
Emma Sparpaglione: Demonstration & Judging
COUNTRY CLOVERS
1 AWARD
Chloe Megee: Judging
Sophia Noon: Demonstration
Ava Riley: Judging
Cate Riley: Judging
Angelo Retzos: Judging
Keely Rose: Judging
Hailey Smith: Judging
Hunter Wyrick: Public Speaking
Scarlet Wyrick: Public Speaking
2 AWARDS
Emily Davis: Demonstration & Judging
Danielle Eisemann: Horse & Judging
Edwin Noon: Demonstration & Judging
Tori Noon: Demonstration & Judging
5 AWARDS
Kaitlyn Johnson: Archery, Demonstration, Clothing & Textiles, Judging and Photography
Madison Johnson: Archery, Demonstration, Clothing & Textiles, Judging and Photography
COZY CRITTERS
1 AWARD
Abrianna Delaney: Judging
Collin King: Judging
2 AWARDS
Mason Bowden: Archery & Judging
4 AWARDS
Kylee Reynolds: Photography, Demonstration, Judging and Public Speaking
CYPRESS HEART & HANDS
1 AWARD
Jase Hudson: Judging
Jaxson Wilkerson: Archery
2 AWARDS
Rebecca Arpie: Demonstration & Judging
John Wilkerson: Citizenship & Judging
DUBLIN HILL
1 AWARD
Devon Allen: Public Speaking
Gabby Morra: Public Speaking
Kylee Pusey: Public Speaking
Seth Wroten: Exploring 4-H
Taylor Wroten: Judging
2 AWARDS
Matison Smith: Leadership & Public Speaking
Brad Tomeski: Demonstration & Small Engines
Gabriella Morra: Community Service and Foods
HARBOR LIGHTS
1 AWARD
Kate Cunningham: Public Speaking
Elise Goehringer: Public Speaking
Ben Ockels: Public Speaking
2 AWARDS
Olivia Goehringer: Public Speaking & Public Presentation
4 AWARDS
Dakota Carmona: Public Presentation, Demonstration, Judging & Public Speaking
Destiny Carmona: Public Presentation, Demonstration, Judging & Public Speaking
Diamond Carmona: Public Presentation, Demonstration, Judging & Public Speaking
HOLLYMOUNT
1 AWARD
James Blair: Public Speaking
Thomas Blair: Public Speaking
Howard Border: Judging
Lily Border: Judging
Trey Lodge: Public Speaking
Samantha Messick: Judging
Taylor Messick: Judging
2 AWARDS
Addison Freebery: Exploring 4-H & Public Speaking
Sam Gossett: Exploring 4-H & Judging
Francesca Joella: Photography & Public Speaking
Brooke Terhune: Exploring 4-H & Judging
3 AWARDS
Ryleigh Archer: Archery, Dairy & Demonstration
Katie Kuhlman: Goat, Public Speaking and Demonstration
Sara Figurski: Judging, Photography and Archery
Gianna Joella: Foods, Photography & Public Speaking
Sundene Lodge: Visual Arts, Horse & Public Speaking
4 AWARDS
Bailey Fletcher: Outdoor Recreation, Performing Arts, Public Presentation and Sheep
Megan Krajewski: Exploring 4-H, Demonstration, Judging and Public Speaking
Kyle Morris: Foods, Leadership, Demonstration & Judging
Daniel Tull: Citizenship, Leadership, Demonstration & Public Speaking
7 AWARDS
Declan West: Archery, Foods, Public Presentation, Wildlife, Small Animal, Demonstration & Judging
8 AWARDS
Ainsley West: Archery, Clothing & Textiles, Foods, Poultry, Public Presentation, Horticulture, Small Animal and Demonstration
12 AWARDS
Sarah Krajewski: Arts & Crafts, Consumer Science, Foods, Graphic Arts, Photography, Public Presentation, Animal Science, Childcare, Shooting Sports, Demonstration, Judging and Science
13 AWARDS
Beth Krajewski: Arts & Crafts, Consumer Science, Foods, Graphic Arts, Photography, Public Presentation, Yoga, Childcare, Dairy, Demonstration, Judging, Public Speaking and Science
LORD BALTIMORE HELPING HANDS
1 AWARD
Cassidy White: Exploring 4-H
2 AWARDS
Kara Amerling: Exploring 4-H & Judging
Molly Amerling: Exploring 4-H & Judging
6 AWARDS
Ruby DiSabatino: Clothing & Textiles, Foods, Photography, Shooting Sports, Judging & Demonstration
LUCKY LEAF
1 AWARD
John Wyatt Downs: Bicycle
Elise Garde: Cooking
Hannah Littleton: Public Speaking
Morgan Peterson: Cooking
Carson Pusey: Cooking
Meredith Timmons: Exploring 4-H
2 AWARDS
Ashley Romanowski: Cooking & Demonstration
5 AWARDS
Mckensie Lewis: Cooking, Foods, Healthy Living, Dog and Goat
6 AWARDS
Murphy McCarroll: Photography, Visual Arts, Yoga, Public Speaking & Robotics
MILFORD 4-H
1 AWARD
Garrett Smith: Wood Science
2 AWARDS
Layne Smith: Horticulture & Judging
Victoria Smith: Horse & Judging
ROSSAKATUM
2 AWARDS
Cole Olsen: Swine & Judging
Evan Short: Cooking & Judging
SEAFORD BLUEJAYS
1 AWARD
Ivy Genshaw: Foods
Hannah Henderson: Judging
Alyssa Thawley: Citizenship
2 AWARDS
Seth Genshaw: Foods & Judging
Embrey Means: Demonstration & Judging
Jake Shultie: Public Speaking and Wood Science
3 AWARDS
Janet Shultie: Clothing & Textiles, Foods & Public Speaking
7 AWARDS
Caydance Means: Arts & Crafts, Citizenship, Clothing & Textiles, Foods, Small Animal, Demonstration & Judging
STATELINE
1 AWARD
Brock O’Day: Public Speaking
Bryce O’Day: Public Speaking
Rachel O’Day: Public Speaking
SUNSET BRANCH
1 AWARD
Max Abrams: Public Speaking
Addison Ricker: Horse
2 AWARDS
Kieran Probert: Judging & Public Speaking
Andrew Wisniewski: Judging & Public Speaking
3 AWARDS
Abby Krams: Foods, Performing Arts and Judging
Lizzy Krams: Foods, Performing Arts and Judging
Zoe Probert: Horse, Judging and Public Speaking
JUNIOR LEADERS are individuals who volunteer hours of their time to teach, share, and help other 4-Her’s. Junior Leader pins were awarded to: Shelby Bacon, Alexia Carroll, Collin Cunningham, Zoe Cunningham, Hannah Evans, Olivia Goehringer, Amanda Jewell, Austin Jewell, Gianna Joella, Sarah Krajewski, Sundene Lodge, Tori Noon, Hannah Martz and Marissa Timmons.
LEADER PINS:
Receiving a 1 year Leader Pin:
Sherrie Ennis, Amber Holland, Kate Krajewski, Ron Krajewski, Marissa Milligan, Jennifer Moutzalias, Hollie Taylor, John Wilkerson and Yulia Wisniewski.
Receiving a 5 year Leader Pin:
Jackie Arpie and Amy West
Receiving a 10 year Leader Pin:
Tammy LeCates
Receiving a 15 year Leader Pin:
Sharon Anderson, Marian Carey and Susan DeFord
Receiving a 20 year Leader Pin:
Kathy DiSabatino
Cloverbuds
There were 55 Sussex County Cloverbuds. In recognition of their fine efforts Cloverbuds received a 4-H mini frisbee.
Exploring 4-H Project:
This project is designed for 4-H’ers 8-12 years old. Thirteen 4-H’ers completed the project record that was judged for this event: Kara Amerling, Molly Amerling, Keira Fletcher, Addison Freebery, Sam Gossett, Kaitlyn Grant, Megan Krajewski, Embrey Means, Brooke Taylor, Brooke Terhune, Meredith Timmons, Cassidy White and Seth Wroten.
Exploring 4-H Award Winners
Winners: Brooke Taylor and Sam Gossett
Honorable Mention: Keira Fletcher and Seth Wroten
Diamond Clover Awards
Level 1 Award Winners (Amethyst pin)
Andrew Wisniewski, Annika Teagle, Brooke Taylor, Cassidy White, Cate Reilly, Chloe Megee, Chloe Wilkerson, Edwin Noon, Embrey Means, Emily Davis, Jesse Buck, Kaden Selph, Kara Amerling, McKenna Miller, Megan Krajewski, Meredith Timmons, Molly Amerling, Ruby DiSabatino, Sam Gossett, Sara Figurski, Sophie Noon, Talia Moutzalias, Taylor Young, Waylon Warner and Wyatt Warner.
Level 2 Award Winners (Aquamarine pin)
Abigail Sparpaglione, Abigail VanVorst, Alexia Carroll, Amanda Jewell, Ashley Romanowski, Ashlyn Elliott, Austin Jewell, Ava Reilly, Bailey Fletcher, Brooke Elliott, Brooklyn Bailey, Caydance Means, Declan West, Demetreus Moutzalious, Elise Garde, Emma Sparpaglione, Gerald Carroll, Hallie Terry, Jake Shultie, Janet Shultie, Jase Hudson, Jaxson Wilkerson, John Wyatt Downs, Morgan Peterson, Riley Taylor and Ryleigh Archer.
Level 3 Award Winners (Ruby pin)
Connor Smith, Hailey Smith, Ivy Genshaw, Johnny Wilkerson, Kyle Kerr, Seth Genshaw and Kaitlyn Johnson.
Level 4 Award Winners (Sapphire pin)
Ainsley West, Beth Krajewski, Carly DeFord, Carter Bradley, Dakota Carmona, Diamond Carmona, Madison Johnson, Murphy McCarroll, Sarah Krajewski, Sundene Lodge, Tori Noon and Zoe Probert and Katie Kuhlman
Level 5 Award Winners (Emerald pin)
Daniel Tull, Destiny Carmona, Holly Calloway, Paige Taylor and Rachel Carey.
Shooting Sports—Archery Awards
Junior Division:
Ryleigh Archer, Hollymount
Intermediate Division: Mason Bowden, Cozy Critters
Senior Division: Hannah Rice, Clover Knights
Compound Bow
Junior Division: Logan Uibel, Sunset Branch
Intermediate Division: Nathan Austin, Buttonwood
Senior Division: Katie Ekholm, Bridgeville Mustangs
Horse Bowl
Beginner Team 1st Place – East Coast Golden Gallopers. Team members included: Ryleigh Archer, Claire Lopez and Chloe Wilkerson.
Beginner Team 3rd Place – Country Clovers Happy Farm Munchkins. Team members included: Emily Davis and Angela Retzos.
Beginner Team – Bridgeville Mustangs Magic Horseshoes. Team members included: Devon Allen, Kaitlyn Grant, Brooke Taylor and Taylor Young.
Beginner Team – Sunset Branch Trotters. Team members included: Maya Hastings, Addison Ricker, Aubrey Rogers and Nicholas Warren.
Beginner Team – Sunset Branch Pacers. Team members included: Carley Croll, Lily Hastings, Grace Ricker and Andrew Wisniewski
Intermediate Team 1st Place – East Coast Magnificent Mares. Team members included: Anna Lopez, Zoe Probert, Tori Smith and Abby Sparpaglione.
Intermediate Team – Bridgeville Mustangs Equinators 5.0 Team members included: Alexia Carroll & Paige Taylor.
Intermediate Team – Bridgeville Mustangs Starry Stallions. Team members included: Carley DeFord, Keely Rose and Riley Taylor.
Intermediate Team – Country Clovers Happy View Clovers. Team members included: Eddie Noon, Sophie Noon and Ava Reilly.
Intermediate Team – Country Clovers Happy Riders. Team members included: Danielle Eisemann, Chloe Magee, Cate Reilly and Hailey Smith.
Senior Team – East Coast Boots & Spurs. Team members included: Rebecca Arpie, Autumn Lenhart and Emma Sparpaglione.
Senior Team – East Coast Buck N Beauties. Team members included: Tori Noon, Layne Smith and Scarlett Wyrick.
Senior Team – Bridgeville Mustangs Two Old Stallions. Team Members included: Wesley DeFord and CJ Carroll.
Judging Trophies
Dairy Trophy – Beth Krajewski, Hollymount
Wildlife/Conservation Trophy – Rebecca Lenhart, Clover Knights
Horticulture Trophy – Abrianna Delaney, Cozy Critters
Foods & Nutrition Trophy – Jenna Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs
Clothing & Textile Trophy – Kaitlyn Johnson, Country Clovers
Photography Trophy – Rebecca Lenhart, Clover Knights
Wood Science Trophy – John Wilkerson, Cypress Heart & Hands
Horse Trophy – Paige Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs
Livestock Trophy – Cole Olsen, Rossakatum
Poultry Trophy – Madison Johnson, Country Clovers
Leaders Association Scholarship
The Leaders Association Scholarship Award is given to outstanding 4-H’ers. The award takes into consideration: 1) Completing 4-H project work and project book; 2) Participating in county and state
4-H activities; 3) Providing community service; and 4) Demonstration of leadership. 4-H’ers may receive this award only once. The winners of the 2018 Leaders Scholarships were Jenna Anger and Garrett Smith. Alternate winners were Destiny Carmona and Daniel Tull.
Links Scholarships
The recipients of this award received a full scholarship to Younger Member Weekend Camp.
Male Winner: Bradley Tomeski; Alternate: Declan West
Female Winner: Ruby DiSabatino; Alternate: Caydance Means
Phyllis Hill Memorial Award
Amy West presented the Phyllis Hill Memorial Award on behalf of the Hollymount Club. The recipient of this award was Shawn Mitchell. Shawn is a member of the Dublin Hill 4-H Club.
Barbara Taylor Memorial Award
Jake Shultie presented the Barbara Taylor Memorial Award. This award looks at overall participation in events, especially Public Speaking and Demonstrations. The recipient of the award was Beth Krajewski, Hollymount. Alternate was Carter Bradley, Bridgeville Mustangs. The winner received a full scholarship to Younger Member Weekend.
Day Camp Counselors: Shawn Mitchell, Brittany Carpenter, Rebecca Arpie, Zane Adams, Taylor Messick, Daniel Tull, Madison Rice, Caden Dickerson, Jenna Anger, Kyle Morris, Rebecca Lenhart, Samantha Messick, Destiny Carmona, Erin Carey, Kate Rohlfing, Matison Smith, Megan Wilson, Wesley DeFord, Seth Genshaw, Diamond Carmona, Jacob Maske and Sarah Krajewski.
Younger Member Weekend Counselors: Shawn Mitchell, Brittany Carpenter, Taylor Messick, Zach Adams, Jenna Anger, Kyle Morris. Becca Arpie, Garrett Smith, Matison Smith, Meredith Carey, Daniel Tull, Sam Messick, Caden Dickerson, Zane Adams, Becca Lenhart and Madi Rice
Fall Retreat Counselors: Destiny Carmona, Taylor Messick, Shawn Mitchell, Kyle Morris, Madison Rice, Garrett Smith, Matthew Rieley and Junior Rodriguez.
Ida Layton Award:
This award is sponsored by the Layton Family in honor of Ida Layton, former 4-H leader and member of the Sussex County Horse Advisory. The 2018 Winner is Shawn Mitchell. Shawn is a member of the Dublin Hill 4-H Club and outgoing President of Sussex 4-H Jr. Council. He currently attends the Frostburg State University.
4-H SPIRIT AWARDS
Four years ago, we incorporated the Sussex 4-H Spirit Awards into our program. The 4-H Spirit Awards are similar to those given at State 4-H Camp. Recipients will be awarded for how they represented the 4 H’s (Head, Heart, Hands, Health) and 4-H Spirit throughout the year. 5 youth and one adult will receive this award each year. This year’s winners were: Ruby DiSabatino, Zane Adams, Emma Sparpaglione, Kyle Morris, Kylee Reynolds and Jodie Gravenor.
The Head award recipient was Ruby DiSabatino. Ruby used her knowledge of 4-H projects and activities to excel in a variety of areas in and out of 4-H. She also strengthened her leadership skills by helping new and younger members become more involved in her club and encouraged them to attend county events. Ruby is becoming more active each year and we definitely see her becoming a great leader!
Zane Adams received the Heart Award. This young man has participated in a variety of events at the local and county levels. Whenever Zane attends events, he is always smiling and willing to help in any way he can. He has become a wonderful leader at Younger Member Weekend and Day Camp. Anyone can tell that Zane loves 4-H.
The Hands Award was presented to Emma Sparpaglione for her hard work and dedication at the club and county levels. She takes pride in learning new things and achieving her goals. Emma has been a wonderful Exchange Group delegate helping at every event. Emma is a wonderful leader and she is always willing to lend a hand with a smile on her face.
The Health Award went to Kyle Morris. I have watched this young man become a great leader. Whether helping at Jr. Council events, the Spaghetti Dinner or Day Camp, Kyle is always willing to help wherever needed. He is also a Healthy Living Ambassador and encourages other members to make healthy choices.
Kylee Reynolds received the Member Spirit Award. This young woman is a leader within her club, Cozy Critters. Throughout the year, Kylee has attended almost every county event. As a member of a fairly new club, she then takes information to her club about the events and her experiences. Kylee is always cheerful and takes in each and every experience 4-H has to offer!
Last but not least was the Adult Spirit Award. Jodie Gravenor has been a valuable asset to Sussex 4-H for many years. She is always willing to help wherever she can and works well with a variety of members and leaders. Jodie is an active member of both the Leaders and Links. She helps out at county events such as Pumpkin Contest, Winter Fun Day and the Spaghetti Dinner. Jodie has been an excellent club leader of Cypress Heart & Hands for many years, always making her members feel comfortable and encouraging them to try new things.
Congratulations to all our award winners!
