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