VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Several young people from our area took steps toward reaching their full potential as capable, competent, caring citizens by participating in the Extension 4-H Communication Arts in Barnes County contest held on Thursday, March 22 at the Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Technology Center.
The contest was one of many “learn by doing” events that NDSU Extension offers through its 4-H and Youth Development program. The Communication Arts program is designed to provide opportunities for youth to develop organizational skills, communication skills, and confidence. These life skills and assets will be of great use, benefit, and value to the youth now and throughout their lifetime.
L to R: Bowen Bulow, Tyler Olson.
Back. L to R: Chesney Thomsen, Allison Bryn, Alyssa Thomsen, Conner Remick, Braeden Olauson , Andon Bulow
Front. L to R: Marisa Hoffarth, Veronica Remick, Tirzah Burchill, Solomon Burchill, Stephanie Hoffarth, Damien Olsen.
Back, L to R: , Jack Jordan , Bethany Reiten, Caitlin Reiten, Gloria Knudson,.
Front. L to R: Shannon Bryn, Katy Meester, Amelia Meester,
Not Pictured: Tessa Schroeder, Emma Schroeder.
Judges and room hosts who assisted in making the event a success were Phyllis Otterness, Tina Bryn, Randy Grueneich, Tanya Courture, Ryan Janish, Chelsey Olauson, Austin Schaefer, Dawn Thomsen, Diane Kracht, Susan Milender Toppen, Larry Sayler, Melissa Remick.
4-H is the youth component of NDSU Extension. 4-H programs are open to all interested youth between the ages of five and 19. Contact NDSU Extension Barnes County at susan.milender@ndsu.edu or 845-8528 for more information.