Creative, Performing Arts & Communications

Haven Henry Logan County

Art feels like an extension of who Haven is and when she shares her art, she feels seen or heard or felt. She enjoys connecting with people through art, either by discussing it, donating to charities, doing a project for someone, or encouraging them in their own art. Beyond art, Haven helped lead her club’s meetings, serving as treasurer, and took an active role in virtual activities during COVID. Haven has also been active working with younger 4-H’ers through Cloverbud and other camps.

Haven is currently enrolled at Heartland Community College with the goal of going into the field of Medical Assisting and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

What does 4-H mean to you?

4-H has encouraged me to face my fears and has helped me grow in my character, integrity and leadership. All of these lessons, new understandings, and passions about our amazing world, will greatly affect how I live. I am committed to using all the skills added, challenges overcome, and confidence built, for the rest of my life. I am grateful for 4-H.

Sophia Schneider Logan County

Beason AG Logan County

Ambassadors Extension Council member Illinois State Youth Leadership Team

You cannot avoid public speaking whatever road you take in life, and Sophia decided to master it while she is young. Over the course of her years in 4-H, she has gotten to participate in many things, such as LEAD, and take some of her projects to the State Fair. She loves being involved with 4-H and giving back to the awesome community that has given her so much.

Sophia plans to attend the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign at the Gies College of Business.

What does 4-H mean to you?

In 4-H I have learned how to be a successful leader and how to make the most of my youth and how to give back to others. I am incredibly thankful for the knowledge 4-H has given me.

Reagan Parks

McLean County

Stylistics, Homespun, McLean Co. Shooting Sports, Federation

Reagan has always enjoyed exploring the areas of photography, public speaking, clothing and textiles, and visual arts. Reagan loved serving in leadership positions across her different clubs, going to state and national 4-H activities, and leading other club members though workshops.

Reagan is currently attending Illinois State University, where she is majoring in Nursing. She plans to have a job relating to Women’s Health.

What does 4-H mean to you?

My time in 4-H has shaped me into a team player, a leader, and has encouraged my creativity in all aspects of life. Even as I’ve aged out of 4-H, I remain involved to help shape young clubbers’ experiences.