Ripley County 4-H Ten Year Members:
Kiersten Abel
Parents: Tricia and Scott White & David and Jen Abel
Club: Napoleon 4-H Country Club
Major Projects: Goats and Photography
Favorite Project: Photography
Future Plans: Kiersten plans to get her Associates Degree in Photography at Ivy Tech Community College.
Garrett Adkinson
Parents: Aaron and Ruth Ann Adkinson
Club: Hopewell Clover Bees
Major Projects: Swine
Favorite Project: Swine
Future Plans: Garrett plans to attend Ivy Tech and major in Criminal Justice then go to the Police Academy to become an Indiana State Trooper.
Karissa Bockstahler
Parents: Chris and Kathy Bockstahler
Club: Morris Shamrocks
Major Projects: Goats and Foods
Favorite Project: Goats
Future Plans: Karissa plans to attend Ivy Tech, undecided on career.
JC Boyken
Parents: John and Camille Boyken
Club: Friendly 4-H’ers
Major Projects: Electricity, Action Demonstration, Goats
Favorite Project: Action Demonstration
Future Plans: JC plans to study Petroleum Engineering at West Virginia University.
Jacob Brinson
Parents: Marsha and Tad Brinson
Club: Olean Volunteers
Major Projects: Beef
Favorite Project: Beef
Future Plans: Jacob plans to work for UPS and farm.
Kelsey Cumberworth
Parents: Michael and Lynn Cumberworth
Club: Friendly 4-H’ers
Major Projects: Photography
Favorite Project: Black and White Salon Prints
Future Plans: Kelsey plans to attend Trine University and major in electrical engineering.
Jacqueline Eckstein
Parents: Andrew and Holly Eckstein
Club: Faithful Workers
Major Projects: Wood Science and Photography
Favorite Project: Welding
Future Plans: Jacqueline plans to attend school for Nursing.
Matthew Eckstein
Parents: Karen and the late Paul Eckstein
Club: Country Kids
Major Projects: Welding, Electric, Woodworking, Forestry, Poultry
Favorite Project: Welding
Future Plans: Matthew plans to receive his plumbing license.
Chad Emsweller
Parents: Doug and Marlene Emsweller
Club: Country Kids
Major Projects: Corn, Soybeans, Compact Tractor, Tractor
Favorite Project: Compact Tractor
Future Plans: Chad plans to attend Purdue University to major in Crop Science.
Nichole Flaspohler
Parents: Nick and Kathleen Flaspohler
Club: Morris Shamrocks
Major Projects: Swine, Scrapbooking, Dairy Feeder Steers, Junior Leaders
Favorite Project: Swine
Future Plans: Nichole plans to attend Purdue University in the fall and major in Pre-Pharmacy.
Isaiah Frey
Parents: James and Betty Frey
Club: Country Kids
Major Projects: Foods, Forestry, Health, Genealogy
Favorite Project: Foods and Health
Future Plans: Isaiah plans to major in Electrical Engineering at the University of Evansville.
Dalton Garner
Parents: John and Sherry Garner
Club: Elrod Stars
Major Projects: Horses, Swine, Goats, Poultry, Dairy, Beef, Dog
Favorite Project: Welding and animal projects
Future Plans: After his graduation from Milan High School, Dalton will be leaving for the Marines.
Tyler Gauck
Parents: Bart and Tammy Gauck
Club: Pierceville Haypals
Major Projects: Electric, Hay, Tractor, Swine, Beef
Favorite Project: Electric
Future Plans: Tyler plans to become an electrical lineman.
Dustin Gindling
Parents: Matt and Jenny Gindling
Club: Faithful Workers
Major Projects: Swine, Pygmy Goats, Wood Science
Favorite Project: Wood Science and Swine
Future Plans: Dustin plans to attend Indiana-Purdue University in Fort Wayne to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology.
Kaylyn Gindling
Parents: Jeff and Anita Gindling
Club: Faithful Workers
Major Projects: Pygmy Goats, Junior Leaders, Veterinary Science, Cake Decorating, Floriculture, Arts and Crafts
Favorite Project: Pygmy Goats
Future Plans: Kaylyn plans to become an Environmental Engineer to make the world a better place.
Mariah Grunkemeyer
Parents: Dale and Linda Grunkemeyer
Club: Morris Shamrocks
Major Projects: Goats, Swine, Photography, Foods, Floriculture
Favorite Project: Swine
Future Plans: Mariah plans to attend the Aveda Fredric’s Institute and major in Cosmetology.
Emily Gunter
Parents: Nora and Jerry Gunter
Club: Independent
Major Projects: Soil & Water Conservation and Wildlife
Favorite Project: Soil & Water Conservation
Future Plans: Emily plans to attend Purdue University, West Lafayette.
Austin Harmeyer
Parents: Gerry and Mindy Harmeyer
Club: Country Kids
Major Projects: Swine and Compact Tractor
Favorite Project: Swine
Future Plans: Undecided
Brooke Hartman
Parents: Cindy & Joe Volk and Randy Hartman
Club: Independent
Major Projects: Scrapbooking, Photography, Food Preservation, Gift Wrapping, Foods, Arts & Crafts
Favorite Project: Scrapbooking
Future Plans: Brooke plans to attend Kettering Medical College in the fall to study Pre-Med/Human Biology. Then she will earn her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or apply to Medical School.
Donald Hofffrogge
Parents: Don and Diane Hoffrogge
Club: Ripley Wranglers
Major Projects: Horse & Pony and Game Birds
Favorite Project: Horse & Pony
Future Plans: Donald plans to attend college for heating and cooling.
Sarah Hoseus
Parents: Nancy and Richard Ricke & David Hoseus and Caretta Price
Club: Ripley Wranglers
Major Projects: Horse & Pony and Microwave
Favorite Project: Horse & Pony
Future Plans: Sarah plans to attend Xavier University this fall. She will be majoring in Psychology while also taking pre-law programs.
Jenna Huber
Parents: Thomas and Jacqueline Huber
Club: Busy Bees
Major Projects: Foods, Photography, Child Development
Favorite Project: Photography
Future Plans: Jenna plans to attend Ball State University and major in Radiography.
Lindsey Huffmeyer
Parents: Douglas Huffmeyer
Club: Napoleon 4-H Country Club
Major Projects: Swine
Favorite Project: Swine
Future Plans: Lindsey plans to attend Hanover College and she is undecided on her major.
Jamie Johnston
Parents: Brian and Kimberly Johnston
Club: Independent
Major Projects: Horse & Pony, Dairy, Poultry, Fine Arts, Recycling
Favorite Project: Recycling
Future Plans: Jaime plans to study Media Informatics at NKU.
Cheyenne Kern
Parents: Gina and Rusty Kern
Club: Ripley Wranglers
Major Projects: Horse & Pony, Photography, Scrapbooking
Favorite Project: Horse & Pony
Future Plans: Cheyenne plans to attend the University of Indianapolis to major in Exercise Science. After, she plans on earning her Master’s Degree in order to practice physical therapy. She hopes to work with veterans and children.
Alaina McPherson
Parents: Allen and Tricia McPherson
Club: Busy Bees
Major Projects: Photography, Foods, Child Development
Favorite Project: Photography (Salon Prints)
Future Plans: Alaina plans to attend the University of Evansville to major in Music Therapy and minor in Psychology.
Jessie Minneman
Parents: Julie and Jim Minneman
Club: Ripley Wranglers
Major Projects: Horse & Pony
Favorite Project: Horse & Pony
Future Plans: Jessie plans to attend the University of Indianapolis to study Pre-Veterinary Medicine, then transferring to Texas A&M to study Equine Sports Medicine.
John Muckerheide
Parents: Thomas and Joyce Muckerheide
Parents: Thomas and Joyce Muckerheide
Club: Napoleon 4-H Country Club
Major Projects: Wood Science, Foods, Photography
Favorite Project: Shooting Sports, Wood Science, Cattle
Future Plans: John plans to attend the University of Northwestern Ohio to study Automotive Technology and High Performance Motorsports.
Dustin Osborne
Parents: David and Karen Osborne
Club: Hopewell Clover Bees
Major Projects: Swine
Favorite Project: Swine
Future Plans: Dustin plans to work and attend Ivy Tech Columbus for Ag Management.
Kayla Peetz
Parents: Scott and Shannon Peetz
Club: Ripley Wranglers
Major Projects: Foods, Cake Decorating, Horses
Favorite Project: Horses
Future Plans: Kayla plans to attend school to become a Registered Nurse and possibly become a Nurse Practitioner.
Samantha Rohrig
Parents: John T. Rohrig III and Julie Rohrig
Club: Independent
Major Projects: Sewing, Floriculture, Garden, Scrapbooking, Wearable Arts, Fine Arts
Favorite Project: Sewing
Future Plans: Samantha plans to attend Purdue University.
Kurt Sarringhaus
Parents: Late Brent Sarringhaus and Ann Lesko
Club: 4-H Pioneers
Major Projects: Goats, Swine, Dairy, Sheep
Favorite Project: Goats
Future Plans: Kurt plans to farm.
Logan Schwering
Parents: Doug and Brenda Schwering
Club: Country Kids
Major Projects: Photography, Corn, Beans
Favorite Project: Photography
Future Plans: Logan plans to attend Butler University to study Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Levi Speer
Parents: Daniel and Michele Speer
Club: Hopewell Clover Bees
Major Projects: Swine, Electric, Small Engines
Favorite Project: Electric
Future Plans: Levi plans to attend the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, Ohio and major in Diesel Technology.
Austin Wagner
Parents: Dennis and Flora Wagner
Club: Napoleon 4-H Country Club
Major Projects: Compact Tractor and Sports
Favorite Project: Compact Tractor
Future Plans: Austin plans to attend the University of Indianapolis to major in Business and minor in Spanish.
Kristen Weber
Parents: Mike and Deb Weber
Club: Faithful Workers
Major Projects: Rabbits and Giftwrapping
Favorite Project: Giftwrapping
Future Plans: Kristen plans to attend Ball State.
Elizabeth Werner
Parents: Jean and Ray Werner
Club: Morris Shamrocks
Major Projects: Sewing, Rabbits, Poultry
Favorite Project: Rabbits
Future Plans: Elizabeth plans to study Forensic Science and German at Ohio Northern University and also run track.
Benjamin Wessel
Parents: David and Mary Jean Wessel
Club: Country Kids
Major Projects: Photography, Shooting Sports, Foods
Favorite Project: Shooting Sports
Future Plans: Military, College, Law Enforcement
Dustin Westerfeld
Parents: Jeff and Darla Westerfeld
Club: Napoleon 4-H Country Club
Major Projects: Shooting Sports, Poultry, Goats
Favorite Project: Goats
Future Plans: Dustin plans to join the Marine Corps.
Samantha Wilhoit
Parents: Melissa Wilhoit
Club: Friendly 4-Her’s
Major Projects: Scrapbooking, Cake Decorating, Genealogy
Favorite Project: Cake Decorating
Future Plans: Samantha plans to attend Purdue College of Technology to major in Organizational Leadership and Engineering/Supervision.
