Jr. Fair

...in her own words

Hello everyone! My name is Meredith Robinson and I have had the honor of being the 2022 Ross County Junior Fair Queen. Although I am now out of 4-H and Junior Fair activities, throughout my time in the program I dedicated myself to various clubs that I would like to reflect on. I was a 13-year member of the Junior Livestock Growers 4-H Club, a 3-year member of the Junior Fair Board, a 4-year member of the Ross County Junior Leaders, a 4-year 4-H Camp Counselor, and helped coordinate the CARteens program for 4-years as well. Throughout all that time, I was able to gain skills and friends that have helped me to become who I am today. I have spent the past year as a freshman at The Ohio State University studying Community Leadership – Extension Education with a minor in Youth Development. Through Ohio State I have been able to become involved in Collegiate 4-H, Mount Leadership Society Scholars, Agricultural Education, Communication, and Leadership Alumni Council, Saddle and Sirloin, Sigma Alpha – a professional agricultural sorority, and the Squirrel Watching Club. Between my involvement in 4-H and my involvement through college activities, I can tell you that becoming involved in everything you can is worth it! Being able to spend time with people who have common interests as you helps to form connections that will last a lifetime, while also achieving personal development through the activities you do with the organization. So, if you are going to take away anything while reading this note it is — get involved!

Queen - Meredith Robinson

As this experience allowed me to hold the title of queen, I must recognize those that helped me to achieve such a title. To start, Mom, Dad, Brice, and Harper, thank you so much for always standing behind me in everything I do and being my loudest cheerers. I don’t think I would have had the pleasure of taking this journey without you all. To my court, thank you for the laughs, because Lord knows we had many, and for the constant encouragement to each other. To my advisors and mentors thank you for pushing me towards every opportunity and for making those opportunities possible. Finally, thank you to all the Ross County Fair participants and visitors. YOU are truly what makes the fair the FAIR. After visiting many great county fairs across Ohio nothing compares to the community surrounding our fair. I hope you all have a safe, fun, rewarding, and exciting 2023 Ross County Fair