For more information contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thirteen Delaware Teens Attend National 4-H Congress Thirteen state winners were selected to represent Delaware at the 83 rd Annual National 4-H Congress held in Atlanta . The trip is awarded each year to outstanding 4-H'ers to recognize their project accomplishments, leadership abilities and community service. Fourteen- to 19-year-olds nationwide attend the conference, which “will not only recognize excellence but also provide an outstanding educational opportunity for 4-H youth.” The theme of the 2004 National 4-H Congress is “Growing into the Future.” Representing Kent County were Jennifer Crouse of Harrington, Dustin Borntreger of Felton, Sara Anderson of Townsend, Kate Thomas of Clayton, Morgan Scuse of Smyrna , Alesha Carrow of Smyrna , Justin Pink of Milford , Amanda Lee Urian of Clayton and Sara Busker of Harrington. Fifteen-year-old Crouse is an 11-year veteran of the Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club and a junior at Lake Forest High School . She has completed projects in 18 different subjects during her time with 4-H, standing out in sheep, public presentations, clothing, photography, leadership and citizenship. Crouse has kept busy as a camp counselor, teaching at 4-H after-school club and giving hundreds of presentations. She plans to pursue a career in either speech pathology or sports medicine. She is the daughter of Doug and Karen Crouse. Borntreger, 16, a junior at Lake Forest High School, has been a member of the Westville 4-H Club for nine years. He has completed projects in 10 different subjects, excelling in ornamental horticulture, goat and swine. Borntreger has been active in a variety of community service experiences and received the 2003 Governor's Youth Award. He organized a blanket drive for community service that attracted the attention of the Dover Post, which ran a story on Borntreger along with his photo. He is the grandson of Ed and Kay Stout. Anderson, 17, has spent four years as a member of the New Beginners 4-H Club and is a graduate of Middletown High School. She has specialized in foods, nutrition and beef cattle doing market and breeding projects. Anderson says joining 4-H has provided her with many benefits, including better speaking skills, the opportunity to lead and motivation. She hopes to continue in 4-H as a member and a leader. Anderson is the daughter of David and Ana Anderson. Sixteen-year-old Thomas attends the Good Shepard Academy as a junior. As a seven-year member of the New Beginners 4-H Club, Thomas has completed projects in a variety of fields including dairy goats, public presentation and poultry. She has raised 41 goats and represented Kent County for the past two years in the State Public Speaking Contest. Thomas hopes to one day pursue a career in music or horticulture. She is the daughter of Joe and Cheryl Thomas. Fifteen-year-old Scuse, an eleventh grader at Smyrna High School, has been a member of the County Line 4-H Club for eight years. She has shined in horse and swine projects and hopes to one day pursue a career as a pharmacist. Scuse says her most memorable experience at 4-H was being awarded the Betty Niblett Perpetual trophy, which was named in memory of her grandmother. Scuse is the daughter of Larry and Jane Scuse. Carrow, 16, a senior at Smyrna High School, is the president of the County Line 4-H Club, of which she has been a member for the past four years. She focused on horse and sheep projects and has shown her sheep at the Jackpot Kent County Spectacular and Delaware State Fair. Carrow says showing her sheep at the fair was the best 10 days she ever had. Carrow plans to pursue a career in nursing. She is the daughter of Harley and Sharon Carrow. Sixteen-year-old Pink, a senior at Milford High School, has been a member of the Holler-N-Hooves 4-H Club for nine years. Pink, who has shown excellence in woodworking, horse, photography and leadership projects, plans to be a pilot or air traffic controller one day. In addition to representing Delaware at the National 4-H Conference, Pink represented the United States at the National Canadian 4-H Conference. Pink is the son of Raymond and Cynthia Pink. Urian has been a member of the Just Country Kids 4-H Club for seven years and currently attends Smyrna High School as an eleventh grader. Urian completed projects in twelve 4-H subjects, excelling in beef, foods and nutrition. Urian has worn many hats during her 16 years, including that of club officer, club junior leader and day camp counselor. She plans to pursue a career as a Kent County Extension Agent or an elementary school teacher. Urian is the daughter of Mark and Sandy Urian. Busker, 16, is an eight-year veteran of the Peach Blossom 4-H Club and a junior at Lake Forest High School. She shines in dairy, foods and nutrition, public presentations and leadership. Busker has won numerous Delaware Holstein Junior Production Awards for her records on 124 dairy animals. She has held numerous club offices, a position as state camp leader and a camp counselor, along with helping to organize various 4-H activities. Busker is the daughter of Charles and Charmayne Busker. Winners from Sussex County were Richard Idler of Bridgeville, Angie Tinsman of Seaford and Wendee Ann Killmon of Bridgeville. Idler, 17, attends Woodbridge High School as a senior and has been a member of the Bridgeville Livewires 4-H Club for 10 years. He has been active in poultry and health and fitness projects. Idler has been club president, day camp counselor and voice/echo at State 4-H Camp. He says he has many memorable experiences of friendships developed and nurtured through 4-H. Idler is the son of Matthew and Jean Idler. Tinsman, 16, a senior at the Learning Center, has been a member of the Clover Knights 4-H Club for nine years. She has excelled at computer science and photography projects and has been an active member of the Sussex County Tech Team. Tinsman says her most memorable 4-H experience was representing Delaware at the 2004 National 4-H Conference. She says she heard many new ideas on how to improve the 4-H program at the club, community and state levels. Tinsman is the daughter of Jeffery Tinsman and Colleen Hogan-Tinsman. Fifteen-year-old Killmon has been a member of the Dublin Hill 4-H Club for eight years and currently attends Greenwood Mennonite School as a junior. She has proven herself skillful in childcare, conservation, health, horticulture, sheep and leadership projects. She says one of her most memorable experience from 4-H was being dragged out of the show ring by her sheep Ginger three times, but still managing to get her back in the ring to finish the class. Killmon is the daughter of Gary H. and Carla Ann Killmon. Jenna Morris of Newark was the representative from New Castle County. Morris, 16, is a nine-year member of the Porter Gang 4-H Club and a senior at Newark High School. She has excelled in dairy and market hog projects. She has been club president, Heart H at state camp, Spirit of camp and a State 4-H Teen Council member. Morris plans to be a physical therapist or pursue agricultural education in the future. She is the daughter of Richard and Betsy Morris. ###
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