The Lafayette County 4-H Achievement Day took place on June 20 at Lafayette County C-1 Middle School, highlighting the talents and accomplishments of local youth. Events throughout the day included judging contests, demonstrations, fashion revue, public speaking, Clover Kid activities, Western Heritage Personas and the annual King and Queen contest.

This year, 62 youth participated in conference judging, 54 demonstrations were presented, 12 youth took part in the Fashion Revue, 13 delivered speeches, and 12 Clover Kids proudly gave demonstrations of their own and 23 youth performed their Western Heritage personas.

The Lafayette County 4-H/ FFA Fair King and Queen were crowned on Saturday, June 20, as well. Crowned King was Mason Bergsieker from Hitt 4-H, and Morgan Nelson of Walkenezer 4-H was crowned queen. Mason is the son of Scott and Jamie Bergsieker. Morgan is the daughter of Nathan and Carie Nelson. Princess was Payton Heman from Wellington-Napoleon 4-H Club and the daughter of Clark and Rachelle Heman.

Many parents and volunteers helped make the day a success. Special recognition goes to Fair Board members Jim Diamond, Kevin Sowers and Morgan Schaeperkoetter for leading the event, along with the support of fellow board members.

Local 4-H members participating in Achievement Day received ribbons as follows:

Category: Achievement Day Judging
Class: Achievement Day Junior Judging (age 8-10)
Dillon Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue
Claire Dobson, Hitt 4-H Club, Red
Eli Drefs, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Red
Walter Finley, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Wyatt Finley, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Red
Logan Lovercamp, Alma 4-H Club, Blue
Kennie Nelson, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Charlie Schreiman, Alma 4-H Club, Blue
Riley Schreiman, Alma 4-H Club, Blue
Conner Stephens, Alma 4-H Club, Blue
Rustin Strobel, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue

Class: Achievement Day Intermediate Judging (age 11-13)
Colstyn Bergman, Alma 4-H Club, Blue
Mattson Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Red
Max Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Red
Emeelia Diamond, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Titus Drefs, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Makenna Stephens, Alma 4-H Club, Blue
Dallas Strobel, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Lillie Todd, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Red

Class: Achievement Day Senior Judging (age 14 and over)
Mason Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Red
Adalee Diamond, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Abbie Gieselman, Alma 4-H Club, Blue
Tucker Strobel, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Red

Class: General Demo Jr.
Eli Drefs, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Wyatt Finley, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Red
Logan Lovercamp, Alma 4-H Club, Blue
Rustin Strobel, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Red

Class: General Demo Inter.
Colstyn Bergman, Alma 4-H Club, Blue
Kylie Canaday, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Red
Kylie Canaday, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Emeelia Diamond, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Makenna Stephens, Alma 4-H Club, Purple
Dallas Strobel, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Red
Lillie Todd, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue

Class: General Demo Sr.
Adalee Diamond, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Purple
Tucker Strobel, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue

Class: Working Demo Jr.
Dillon Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue
Eli Drefs, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Walter Finley, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Kennie Nelson, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Purple
Conner Stephens, Alma 4-H Club, Blue

Class: Working Demo Inter
Colstyn Bergman, Alma 4-H Club, Red
Mattson Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Purple
Lillie Todd, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue

Class: Working Demo Sr.
Abbie Gieselman, Alma 4-H Club, Purple

Class: Cooking w/Honey Jr. Contest
Dillon Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue
Claire Dobson, Hitt 4-H Club, Purple

Class: Missouri Grown Intermediate Contest
Colstyn Bergman, Alma 4-H Club, Purple

Category: Fashion Revue
Class: Constructed Dressy Jr
Riley Schreiman, Alma 4-H Club, Purple

Class: Constructed Casual Jr.
Claire Dobson, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue

Class: Purchased Casual Inter
Makenna Stephens, Alma 4-H Club, Blue

Category: Public Speaking
Class: Prepared Speech Jr.
Charlie Schreiman, Alma 4-H Club, Blue
Riley Schreiman, Alma 4-H Club, Purple

Class: Prepared Speech Inter
Colstyn Bergman, Alma 4-H Club, Purple

Class: Extemporaneous Speech – Inter
Makenna Stephens, Alma 4-H Club, Purple

Class: Extemporaneous Speech – Sr
Adalee Diamond, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue
Abbie Gieselman, Alma 4-H Club, Purple

Class: Tech. Assisted Inter.
Makenna Stephens, Alma 4-H Club, Blue

Class: Clover Kids Demo
Darren Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Green
Iverlee Diamond, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Green
Kaylee Dobson, Hitt 4-H Club, Green
Lincoln Dobson, Hitt 4-H Club, Green
Donna Dodson, Alma 4-H Club, Green
Vernon Finley, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Green
Myles Hilbrenner , Hitt 4-H Club, Green
Hunter Limback, Alma 4-H Club, Green
Trevor Lovercamp, Alma 4-H Club, Green

Class: Western Heritage Persona
Emeelia Diamond, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue, 1
Claire Dobson, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue, 1
Rustin Strobel, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue, 1
Frida Torres, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue, 1
Dillon Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue, 2
Mattson Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue, 2
Adalee Diamond, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue, 2
Charles Thaller, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue, 2
Max Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue, 3
Tucker Strobel, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue, 3
Ruby Torres, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue, 3
Dallas Strobel, Walkenezer 4-H Club, Blue, 4
Mason Bergsieker, Hitt 4-H Club, Blue, 5