BROOKINGS 4-H Achievement Days were held at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings on July 29-Aug. 1.
Many 4-H members are moving on to exhibit at the South Dakota State Fair on Aug. 28-Sept. 2 in Huron. The following exhibitors received purple ribbons in their class.
AEROSPACE and ROCKETRY
Two-Liter Water Rocket
Conrad Hybbert, Brookings
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Game, Puzzle, or Toy
Holly Greiner, Brookings
Sara Greiner, Brookings
Samantha Larscheid, Brookings
Shane Rebelein, Brookings
Jillian Olson, Brookings/Volga
Ryder Ford, Bruce
Zoey Ford, Bruce
Charlotte Granum, Volga
Clara Granum, Volga
Evelyn Knutson, Volga
Caleb Langum, Volga
Isabel Langum, Volga
Lauren Langum, Volga
Jaycie Olson, Volga (2)
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga (2)
James Ostrem, Volga (2)
Make a Toy
Sara Greiner, Brookings
CLOTHING
Constructed Clothing: Accessory using fabric
Ancora Gilkerson, Brookings
Constructed Clothing: Blouse or Shirt
Matilynn Jaquet, Volga
William Jaquet, Volga
Constructed Clothing: Dress
Avaley Hestermann, Aurora
Emily Malmberg, Brookings
Ashlyn Tangen, Bruce
Talissa Tangen, Bruce
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings
Constructed Clothing: Jacket, Coat or Cape
Aubrey Underwood, Brookings
Constructed Clothing: Outfit of Two or More Pieces
Hannah Hansen, Bruce
Harper Hill, Bruce
Brenna Nelsen, Brookings
Elena Yoshida, Aurora
Constructed Clothing: Shorts, Pants, Culottes or Other
Sophia Hansen, Bruce
Matilynn Jaquet, Volga
William Jaquet, Volga
Brenna Nelsen, Brookings
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
Constructed Clothing: Skirt or Jumper
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Emma Hansen, Bruce
Aubrey Underwood, Brookings
Constructed Clothing: Sleepwear
Honor Stern, Bruce
Recycled Garment
Liam McCausland, Brookings
Murray McCausland, Brookings
Shane Rebelein, Brookings
Sheridan Rebelein, Brookings
Selected Outfit
Jade Callesen, Estelline
Jett Callesen, Estelline
Jodi Callesen, Estelline
Ancora Gilkerson, Brookings
Aria Gilkerson, Brookings
David Gilkerson, Brookings
Harmony Gilkerson, Brookings
Lydian, Gilkerson, Brookings
Melody Gilkerson, Brookings
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Holly Greiner, Brookings
Sara Greiner, Brookings
Emma Hansen, Bruce
Hannah Hansen, Bruce
Sophia Hansen, Bruce
Avaley Hestermann, Aurora
Evelyn Knutson, Volga
Brenna Nelsen, Brookings
Dane Olson, Brookings/Volga
Jacoby Olson, Brookings/Volga
Jillian Olson, Brookings/Volga
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
James Ostrem, Volga
Averie Robinson, Brookings
Honor Stern, Bruce
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Isabella Weinkauf, Volga (2)
COMMUNICATIONS
Educational Poster
Conrad Hybbert, Brookings
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Educational Display
Preston Singrey, Arlington
General Community Service Display
Matilynn Jaquet, Volga
COMPUTERS and TECHNOLOGY
3D Printed Design
Asher Engelmann, Volga (2)
David Pickard, Brookings
3D Printed Design First Year Only
Denley Willert, Brookings
Computer Program – Text Based
Robert Elliot, Brookings
Educational Display
Robert Elliot, Brookings
CULTURAL EDUCATION, INTERNATIONAL STUDY and EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
General Cultural Education, International Study,
& Exchange Programs Display
Jodi Callesen, Estelline
MiKayla Fredrickson, Arlington
DRAMA/THEATER ARTS
General Drama and Theater Arts
Education Display
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
ELECTRICITY
Educational Display
Natalie Weinkauf, Volga
Lighting No Lamps
Conrad Hybbert, Brookings
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Educational Display
Robert Elliott, Brookings
FIRST AID
First Aid Advanced Kit
Harmony Gilkerson, Brookings
FOOD PRESERVATION
Fruit Jelly, Jams and Preserves
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings
Jackson Hahn, Brookings
Murray McCausland, Brookings
Pickles Food Exhibit
Evelyn Knutson, Volga
Averie Robinson, Brookings
FOOD NUTRITION
Educational Display
Jodi Callesen, Estelline
Bars
Jade Callesen, Estelline
Samantha Larscheid, Brookings
Brenna Nelsen, Brookings
Jillian Olson, Brookings/Volga
Micah Stern, Bruce
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Cakes
Sara Dupraz, Aurora
Drop Cookies
Robert Elliott, Brookings
Gayle Foster, Brookings
Reba Gayne, Aurora
Ancora Gilkerson, Brookings
Aria Gilkerson, Brookings
Holly Greiner, Brookings
Sydney Hahn, Brookings
Leah Hansen, Brookings
Adele Hopfinger, White (2)
Matilynn Jaquet, Volga
William Jaquet, Volga
Tyler Knutsen, Volga
Evelyn Knutson, Volga
Jonah Knutson, Volga
Murray McCausland, Brookings
Andrew Moe, Bruce
Jonathan Moe, Bruce
David Pickard, Brookings
Kassandra Pickard, Brookings
Shaedan Rasmussen, Aurora
Averie Robinson, Brookings
Easton Robinson, Brookings
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings
Dustin Underwood, Brookings
Pressed Cookies
Lydian Gilkerson, Brookings
Melody Gilkerson, Brookings
Dane Olson, Brookings/Volga
Refrigerator Cookies
Lucas Underwood, Brookings
Rolled and Cut Cookies
Sara Greiner, Brookings
Ethnic Baked Goods
Liam McCausland, Brookings
Muffins
Robert Elliott, Brookings
Lydian Gilkerson, Brookings
Jackson Hestermann, Aurora
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Cooper VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
One Loaf Quick Bread
Lydian Gilkerson, Brookings
Adele Hopfinger, White (2)
Elyse Hopfinger, White (2)
Easton Robinson, Brookings
GEOLOGY and MINERALS
Educational Display
Robert Elliott, Brookings
GOATS
New or Recycled Constructed Item
Lane Yockey, Elkton
HEALTH
Homemade Health & Beauty Products
Matilynn Jaquet, Volga
William Jaquet, Volga
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
HOBBIES and COLLECTIONS
General Hobbies & Collections
Emerson Coulter, Brookings
Mason Jorgensen, Sioux Falls (2)
Kassandra Pickard, Brookings
Hobbies & Collections Display
David Gilkerson, Brookings (3)
Harmony Gilkerson, Brookings
Karl Gunderson, Elkton
Jackson Hahn, Brookings (3)
Avaley Hestermann, Aurora
Colton Hestermann, Aurora
Jackson Hestermann, Aurora
Brenna Nelsen, Brookings
Kale Nelsen, Brookings
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga (2)
James Ostrem, Volga
Averie Robinson, Brookings
Easton Robinson, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
HOME ENVIRONMENT
Constructed Cover Up
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings
Constructed Fabric Bedroom Accessory
James Ostrem, Volga
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Holly Greiner, Brookings (2)
Sara Greiner, Brookings
General Home Environment
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings
Brady Rebelein, Brookings
Cheyenne Vander Wal, Bruce
New Life for Your Furniture
Jackson Hahn, Brookings
Original Centerpiece
Harper Hill, Hetland
Outdoor Art
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings
Sydney Hahn, Brookings a a
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
James Ostrem, Volga
Recycled and Remade
Alexis Hanssen, Volga
Carter Hanssen, Volga
Elyse Hopfinger, White
Mason Jorgensen, Sioux Falls
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga (3)
James Ostrem, Volga (3)
David Pickard, Brookings
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings
Small Finished or Refinished Wood Accessory for the Home
Jackson Hestermann, Aurora
Wall or Door Item for Your Home
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Jackson Hahn, Brookings
Colton Hestermann, Aurora
Adele Hopfinger, White
Sheridan Rebelein, Brookings (3)
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
HORTICULTURE, GARDENING andLANDSCAPING
Beans Snap
Josie Nold, Brookings
Gabriel Stern, Bruce
Honor Stern, Bruce
Micah Stern, Bruce
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Cooper VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Beets
Gayle Foster, Brookings
Honor Stern, Bruce
Micah Stern, Bruce
Cabbage
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings
Carrots
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings
Cucumber – Pickling
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings
Josie Nold, Brookings
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings
Cucumber – Slicing
Josie Nold, Brookings
Kohlrabi
Sydney Hahn, Brookings
Onions – Dried
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings
Peas
Josie Nold, Brookings
Gabriel Stern, Bruce (2)
Honor Stern, Bruce (2)
Micah Stern, Bruce (3)
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Cooper VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Potatoes
Gayle Foster, Brookings
Ancora Gilkerson, Brookings
Aria Gilkerson, Brookings
Harmony Gilkerson, Brookings
Lydian Gilkerson, Brookings
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings
Pumpkin
Gabriel Stern, Bruce
Honor Stern, Bruce
Rhubarb
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings
Squash-Summer
Sydney Hahn, Brookings
Tomatoes Cherry
Claire Gayne, Aurora
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings
Tomatoes Standard
Ancora Gilkerson, Brookings
Aria Gilkerson, Brookings
David Gilkerson, Brookings
Harmony Gilkerson, Brookings
Lydian Gilkerson, Brookings
Melody Gilkerson, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
General Horticulture, Gardening, and Landscaping
Kate Gayne, Aurora
Harmony Gilkerson, Brookings
MUSIC/DANCE
Educational Display
Emma Hansen, Bruce
Performance Solo
Avaley Hestermann, Aurora
Jackson Hestermann, Aurora
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings
Isabella Weinkauf, Volga (2)
Louis Yoshida, Aurora (2)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Action
Emma Hansen, Bruce
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings (2)
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings (2)
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings (2)
Cheyenne Vander Wal, Bruce (2)
Animals
Jett Callesen, Estelline
Jodi Callesen, Estelline
John Collins, Toronto
Callista Cramer, Brookings
Gayle Foster, Brookings (2)
Lydian Gilkerson, Brookings (2)
Clara Granum, Volga
Jackson Hahn, Brookings (4)
Sydney Hahn, Brookings (3)
Emma Hansen, Bruce (2)
Hannah Hansen, Bruce
Sophia Hansen, Bruce
Jackson Hestermann, Aurora
Evelyn Knutson, Volga
Jonah Knutson, Volga
Jocelynn Mundt, Toronto
Josie Nold, Brookings (4)
Dane Olson, Brookings/Volga
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
Cheyenne Vander Wal, Bruce (3)
Isabella Weinkauf, Volga (2)
Natalie Weinkauf, Volga (2)
Elena Yoshid a, Aurora
Louis Yoshida, Aurora (2)
Architecture
Robert Elliot, Brookings
Lydian Gilkerson, Brookings
Aria Kuntz, Toronto
Emily Malmberg, Brookings
Josie Nold, Brookings (3)
Dane Olson, Brookings/Volga
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
Cheyenne Vander Wal, Bruce (2)
Close Up
Callista Cramer, Brookings (2)
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings
Emma Hansen, Bruce (2)
Hannah Hansen, Bruce
Adele Hopfinger, White
Elyse Hopfinger, White
Josie Nold, Brookings
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga (2)
David Pickard, Brookings
Kassandra Pickard, Brookings
Shaedan Rasmussen, Aurora
Cheyenne Vander Wal, Bruce
Isabella Weinkauf, Volga
Landscape/Nature
Jade Callesen, Estelline
Jodi Callesen, Estelline
Kennedy Cook, Bruce
Callista Cramer, Brookings (2)
Robert Elliott, Brookings
Hannah Engelmann, Volga (2)
Ryder Ford, Bruce
Zoey Ford, Bruce (2)
Gayle Foster, Brookings
Nadalee Gerjets, Brookings
Lydian Gilkerson, Brookings (2)
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings (3)
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings (3)
Jackson Hahn, Brookings (4)
Sydney Hahn, Brookings (2)
Emma Hansen, Bruce
Sophia Hansen, Bruce (2)
Adele Hopfinger, White
Elyse Hopfinger, White
Evelyn Knutson, Volga
Aria Kuntz, Toronto
Samantha Larscheid, Brookings (2)
Emily Malmberg, Brookings
Josie Nold, Brookings
Dane Olson, Brookings/Volga
Jacoby Olson, Brookings/Volga (2)
Jillian Olson, Brookings/Volga
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga (3)
James Ostrem, Volga (2)
David Pickard, Brookings
Kassandra Pickard, Brookings
Shaedan Rasmussen, Aurora
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings (4)
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings (4)
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings (4)
Cheyenne Vander Wal, Bruce (2)
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Denley Willert, Brookings
Lane Yockey, Elkton
Louis Yoshida, Aurora
Non-living Display
Callista Cramer, Brookings
Paige Fredrickson, Arlington
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Holly Greiner, Brookings
Evelyn Knutson, Volga
Josie Nold, Brookings (3)
Jacoby Olson, Brookings/Volga (4)
David Pickard, Brookings
Kassandra Pickard, Brookings
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Natalie Weinkauf, Volga
People
Emma Hansen, Bruce
Jackson Hestermann, Aurora
David Pickard, Brookings
What Makes South Dakota Great
Hannah Engelmann, Volga
Sara Greiner, Brookings
PLANT SCIENCE, CROPS and WEEDS
Educational Display
Cooper VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Shelled Corn
Ryder Ford, Bruce
Levi Liljegren, Brookings
Soybeans
Levi Liljegren, Brookings
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Cooper VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
POULTRY and EGGS
New or Recycled Constructed Item
Cashton Yockey, Elkton
SERVICE LEARNING
Educational Display
Ancora Gilkerson, Brookings
Lydian Gilkerson, Brookings (2)
Melody Gilkerson, Brookings
SHEEP and WOOL
1/4 Blood Wool (grades 50-54 hanks)
Dustin Underwood, Brookings
Lucas Underwood, Brookings
SHOOTING SPORTS
General Shooting Sports
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings (2)
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings (2)
VISUAL ARTS
Chalk, Carbon (Pencil) and Pigment Kit/Pattern
Sara Dupraz, Aurora
Hannah Hansen, Bruce
Alexis Hanssen, Volga
Mason Jorgensen, Sioux Falls
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
Grace Skordahl, Elkton
Chalk, Carbon (Pencil) and Pigment Original
Lidia Dupraz, Aurora
Hannah Engelmann, Volga
Hailey Fredrickson, Arlington
Kate Gayne, Aurora (2)
Harmony Gilkerson, Brookings
Lydian Gilkerson, Brookings (3)
Jackson Hahn, Brookings (3)
Sydney Hahn, Brookings (2)
Hannah Hansen, Bruce (2)
Sophia Hansen, Bruce (3)
Alexis Hanssen, Volga (2)
Carter Hanssen, Volga (3)
Avaley Hestermann, Aurora (2)
Colton Hestermann, Aurora (2)
Jackson Hestermann, Aurora
Raymond Klein, White (2)
Jonah Knutson, Volga
Emily Malmberg, Brookings
Kale Nelsen, Brookings
Jaycie Olson, Volga
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga (3)
James Ostrem, Volga
Kassandra Pickard, Brookings (3)
Tosten Tangen, Bruce
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings
Elena Yoshida, Aurora
Clay, Ceramics, Modeling Compounds Kit/Pattern
Jackson Hahn, Brookings
Clay, Ceramics, Modeling Compounds Original
Lydian Gilkerson, Brookings (2)
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings
Jackson Hahn, Brookings
Sophia Hansen, Bruce
Jackson Hestermann, Aurora
Elyse Hopfinger, White
Murray McCausland, Brookings
Brenna Nelsen, Brookings
Kassandra Pickard, Brookings (3)
Ashlyn Tangen, Bruce
Cheyenne Vander Wal, Bruce (4)
Duct Tape Original
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings (2)
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings (2)
Fiber Kit/Pattern
Kennedy Cook, Bruce
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings
Fiber Original
Kate Gayne, Aurora
Kyle Gayne, Aurora (3)
Reba Gayne, Aurora
Jackson Hahn, Brookings
Avaley Hestermann, Aurora
Colton Hestermann, Aurora
Jackson Hestermann, Aurora
General Visual Arts Display
Jodi Callesen, Estelline
Kennedy Cook, Bruce
Carli Cox, Elkton
Zoey Ford, Bruce
Kate Gayne, Aurora (2)
Reba Gayne, Aurora
Clara Granum, Volga (2)
Sophia Hansen, Bruce
Colton Hestermann, Aurora
Jaycie Olson, Volga
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
James Ostrem, Volga
Hannah Skovly, Aurora
Claire Ulvestad, Brookings
Elise Ulvestad, Brookings
Quinn Ulvestad, Brookings (2)
Elena Yoshida, Aurora
Louis Yoshida, Aurora
Glass Original
Jett Callesen, Estelline
Clara Granum, Volga
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
James Ostrem, Volga (2)
Handmade Jewelry Kit/Pattern
Levi Liljegren, Brookings
Handmade Jewelry Original
Sara Dupraz, Aurora (4)
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Matilynn Jaquet, Volga
Evelyn Knutson, Volga (3)
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
James Ostrem, Volga
Grace Skordahl, Elkton (3)
Ashlyn Tangen, Bruce
Talissa Tangen, Bruce
Leather – Original
Hannah Skovly, Aurora
Nature – Original
Kennedy Cook, Bruce
Robert Elliott, Brookings
Clara Granum, Volga
Sara Greiner, Brookings
Alexis Hanssen, Volga
Mason Jorgensen, Sioux Falls
Kellen Knutsen, Volga
Tyler Knutsen, Volga
Isabel Langum, Volga
Lauren Langum, Volga
Jacoby Olson, Brookings/Volga
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
James Ostrem, Volga
Paper Original
Robert Elliott, Brookings
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings (2)
Hans Gunderson, Elkton
Emma Hansen, Bruce
Hannah Hansen, Bruce
Sophia Hansen, Bruce (2)
Jackson Hestermann, Aurora
Levi Liljegren, Brookings
Emma Skordahl, Elkton
Grace Skordahl, Elkton
Tosten Tangen, Bruce
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Plaster Kit/Pattern
Hannah Hansen, Bruce
Plaster – Original
Jett Callesen, Estelline
Sophia Hansen, Bruce
James Ostrem, Volga
Plastic Kit/Pattern
Sara Dupraz, Aurora (2)
Gayle Foster, Brookings
Ancora Gilkerson, Brookings
Aria Gilkerson, Brookings
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings
Sydney Hahn, Brookings
Avaley Hestermann, Aurora
Jocelynn Mundt, Toronto
Plastic Original
Robert Elliott, Brookings
Hans Gunderson, Elkton
Jackson Hahn, Brookings
Sydney Hahn, Brookings
Matilynn Jaquet, Volga
Sketchbook Crossroads
Kassandra Pickard, Brookings
Textiles Kit/Pattern
Kennedy Cook, Bruce (2)
Levi Liljegren, Brookings
Jaycie Olson, Volga
Textiles Original
Bailey Gjernes, Brookings
Clara Granum, Volga
Holly Greiner, Brookings
Evelyn Knutson, Volga
Jonah Knutson, Volga
Isabel Langum, Volga
Lauren Langum, Volga
Liam McCausland, Brookings
Murray McCausland, Brookings
Dane Olson, Brookings/Volga
Jacoby Olson, Brookings/Volga
Jillian Olson, Brookings/Volga
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga (3)
James Ostrem, Volga (2)
Callie VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Wood Kit/Pattern
Holly Greiner, Brookings
Colton Hestermann, Aurora
Jackson Hestermann, Aurora
Evelyn Ostrem, Volga
Kassandra Pickard, Brookings
Wood Original
Kennedy Cook, Bruce (2)
Zoey Ford, Bruce
Reba Gayne, Aurora
Elyse Hopfinger, White
Kale Nelson, Brookings
Jaycie Olson, Volga
James Ostrem, Volga
Cashton Yockey, Elkton
WELDING SCIENCE
General Welding
Levi Liljegren, Brookings
Cooper VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
General Wildlife & Fisheries
Carter Hanssen, Bruce
WOOD SCIENCE
General Wood Science
Paige Foster, Brookings (2)
William Jaquet, Volga
Shane Rebelein, Brookings
Wood Construction and Finish
Emerson Coulter, Brookings
Emma Hansen, Bruce
Landon Hanssen, Volga (2)
Mark Larscheid, Brookings
Talissa Tangen, Bruce
Natalie Weinkauf, Volga
Wood Finished
Cooper VanderWal, Brookings/Volga
Zachary Shultz, Bruce
WRITING and PUBLIC SPEAKING
Fiction Prose: Short Story (500 word max.)
Kassandra Pickard, Brookings
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