Fulton County Seniors
Let's celebrate our Fulton County 4-H Seniors!
When you see them at the Fulton County 4-H Fair, cheer them on, celebrate with them, and wish them luck on their future adventures!
Contact Us
Purdue Extension - Fulton County
1009 W. 3rd Street
Rochester, IN 46975
574-223-3397
Class of 2023 Fulton County 4-H Seniors

Delaney Barkman
Years in 4-H: 10 years with Woodrow Peppers & Sodbusters 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Swine & Cattle
Favorite 4-H activities: Battle of the Barns
What has 4-H meant to you: It's taught me a sense of responsibility, work ethic, and how to pay attention to the financial part of it as well. I've learned that 4-H is more than just winning.
Future plans: Attending IUPUI to major in Education and Sports Management
Parents/Guardians: K.C. Riegle, Stacy Barkman

Bailey Collins
Years in 4-H: 8 years in the Fulton County Horse & Pony 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Horse & Pony
Favorite 4-H activities: Horse & Pony Fun Show
What has 4-H meant to you: 4-H has been a place for me to meet new friends, enjoy the community and share my passion with others.
Future plans: To attend college to study AgBusiness and Accounting
Parents/Guardians: Jenny & Jacob Brewer

Austin Dague
Years in 4-H: 10 years with the Fulton County Horse & Pony 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Horse and Pony
Favorite 4-H activities: 4-H Tractor pull and farmer olympics
What has 4-H meant to you: It gives me an opportunity to talk to old friends and meet new ones
Future plans: Undecided on a college selection at this time
Parents/Guardians: Andrew & Janet Dague

Amanda Evers
Years in 4-H: 10 years with Wayne Wide Awake Trophy Finders 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Goats, Baked Foods, Made with a Mix, Junior Leaders
Favorite 4-H activities: I have loved helping with fundraising programs, Christmas shopping with Jr. Leaders, and being the 2022 Jr. Leader Ambassador.
What has 4-H meant to you: I have loved doing swine and goat shows. Learning about animal care and their behaviors has helped me grow as a person. 4-H has also helped me with scholarship opportunities for college.
Future plans: Attending Ball State University to study Geography and Tourism. Having the opportunity also to travel abroad.
Parents/Guardians: Brian & Kandace Evers

Marshall Finke
Years in 4-H: 10 years with Burton Busy Bees 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Beef and Swine
Favorite 4-H activities: Shooting Sports - Going to the Conversation Club
What has 4-H meant to you: It has meant a great deal to me. I am grateful to have been able to participate in an organization that has helped me to grow and gain skills.
Future plans: Attending Owens Community College, Ohio to study Tool & Die Machinery
Parents/Guardians: Matthew & Renell Finke

Elly Fuller
Years in 4-H: 7 years
Favorite project(s): Dog project with the Fulton County MIghty Mutts
Favorite 4-H activities: Dog Showmanship and Dog Agility
What has 4-H meant to you: 4-H has taught me leadership, responsibility, and patience. Animals are unpredictable at times and don't always do what you want them to do by staying determined and working with my animals frequently I have had great success in Fulton County Mighty Mutts at both local and state level.
Future plans: Undecided at this time
Parents/Guardians: Joe & Alicia Fuller

Jadyn Geller
Years in 4-H: 7 years with the Newcastle Nifties 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Beef and Swine are my favorite projects
Favorite 4-H activities: My favorite activities in 4-H were working steers
What has 4-H meant to you: 4-H has always been the sport that had nothing to do with winning. 4-H is more about having fun working outside and being involved with the community
Future plans: Attending Ball State majoring in Finance
Parents/Guardians: Ashley Geller, Jesse Koesters

Evan Harsh
Years in 4-H: 10 years with the Henry Hardy Farmers 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Swine and Bottle Rockets
Favorite 4-H activities: Getting to spend an entire week with my friends at the fairgrounds during fair week.
What has 4-H meant to you: What 4-H has meant to me has been the ability to carry on a family tradition of breeding, raising, and showing show pigs. This is a tradition I hope to pass on to my children. this has allowed me a closer connection to my family, parents, brother, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It has also meant great relationships and memories with my 4-H friends that will last a lifetime.
Future plans: Attending Ivy Tech to attain an associates degree in Animal Agribusiness
Parents/Guardians: Matt & Stacey Harsh

Sidney Haughs
Years in 4-H: 10 years with the Woodrow Peppers & Sodbusters 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Swine and Scrapbooking
Favorite 4-H activities: Pig wrestling and the demolition derby
What has 4-H meant to you: 4-H is a place where I learned how to hold myself accountable and also where I learned that it is okay to make mistakes. It meant a lot to me because it wasn't always about winning, it was about having fun.
Future plans: Attending Ball State majoring in Business
Parents/Guardians: Oscar & Christina Haughs

Luke Hunting
Years in 4-H: 10 years in the Woodrow Peppers/Sodbusters 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Beef and Swine
Favorite 4-H activities: Showing my animals and eating the Lions Club ice cream.
What has 4-H meant to you: I have enjoyed spending time with my family and working on projects. I have made friends and enjoyed the social time during the fair.
Future plans: Attending Purdue University to study either Medical or Engineering.
Parents/Guardians: Joe & Chris Hunting

Kyler Lowe
Years in 4-H: 10 years with Liberty Leaders 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Beef Cattle and Farm Toy Scene
Favorite 4-H activities: My favorite 4-H activities are hanging out with my friends during fair week
What has 4-H meant to you? 4-H has taught me many life lessons such as responsibility, working with others, the joy of winning and the agony of defeat.
Future plans: Attending Ivy Tech to study Agribusiness
Parents/Guardians: Joel & Angie Lowe

Grant Nelson
Years in 4-H: 10 years with the Newcastle Nifties 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Beef and Swine
Favorite 4-H activities: Showing cattle and hogs
Future plans: Pursuing a career in welding and farming
Parents/Guardians: Jenny Nelson

Hunter Shriver
Years in 4-H: 10 years with Woodrow Peppers & Sodbuster 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Beef Cattle and Swine
Favorite 4-H activities: Showing cattle and swine
What has 4-H meant to you: 4-H has been a great experience for me and my family. 4-H has meant an opportunity to enhance my work ethic and developed quality animal care skills
Future plans: To attain an apprenticeship in HVAC
Parents/Guardians: Don & Bethany Shriver

Connor Sommers
Years in 4-H: 10 years with the Wayne Wide Awake Trophy Finders 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Swine and Sheep
Favorite 4-H activities: pig wrestling
What has 4-H meant to you: 4-H has taught me responsibility and the importance of teamwork when it comes to livestock projects. I have enjoyed meeting new people and socializing with friends during 4-H events.
Future plans: Attending Purdue University to study Agronomy
Parents/Guardians: Nick Sommers, Christa Sommers

Elizabeth Weaver
Years in 4-H: 10 years with Woodrow Peppers & Sodbusters 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Dog project with Mighty Mutts
Favorite 4-H activities: My favorite 4-H activity is Mighty Mutts
What has 4-H meant to you: 4-H has meant a great deal to me and taught me so much. I've learned patience and to be competitive. I have learned responsibility, as well as courage. 4-H means to me: hard work, frustration, and failure then the amazing feeling when you accomplish what you have been working for.
Future plans:Attending Purdue University to study in the School of Engineering
Parents/Guardians: Keri Weaver, Brad Weaver

Amy Williams
Years in 4-H: 10 years in the Richland Clodhoppers 4-H Club
Favorite project(s): Goats, Dog Obedience, Dog Agility
Favorite 4-H Activities: Watching the tractor pull and the demolition derby
What has 4-H meant to you: Being in 4-H has taught me responsibility and how to use time management skills. I have really enjoyed my projects.
Future plans: Attending IUSB to major in Business Management with a minor in Early Childhood while continuing her soccer career.
Parents/Guardians: Michael & Tracy Williams