Each year, the Madison County 4-H Fair honors members who have been with various clubs for ten years. This year’s honorees are:

Zach Baldwin

Zach Baldwin, from the South Madison Odds & Ends 4-H Club, is the son of Jeff and Tylene Baldwin of Pendleton. During his 10 years in 4-H, Zach has participated in Fine Arts, Models, Rocketry, Genealogy, Electricity, and Photography. A recent graduate of Pendleton Heights High School, Zach was a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Pep Band, Jazz Band, and Concert Band. He was honored to be a member in the Top Ten Percent of his graduating class at Pendleton Heights. Zach is involved in his church youth group at First Church of the Nazarene in Indianapolis.

Jessie Lee Bohlander

Jessie Lee Bohlander is the daughter of Brenda and Martin Pannell of Summitville and Keith Bohlander of Elwood. In her 10 years in 4-H, Jessie has spent days working on projects in swine, sheep, rabbits, sewing, gift wrapping, reading, fine arts, and photography. Some of Jessie’s hobbies include horseback riding, swimming, fishing, and camping. As a 2009 graduate of Madison-Grant High School, Jessie plans to study Occupational Therapy at the University of Indianapolis.

Michael Brown

Michael Brown, from the Alexandria Ag 4-H Club, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Brown. During his 10 years, he has participated in Swine, Beef, Sheep, Horse & Pony, Jr. Leaders, Consumer Education, and Electricity. A recent graduate of Wes-Del High School, Michael plans to study Animal Science at Ivy Tech and continue his education at Purdue University. Upon graduation, he plans to pursue a career in the swine industry.

Jaki Brueggen

Jaki Brueggen is the daughter of Gene and Annie Brueggen of Anderson. She has attended and held leadership positions in Creation Corner and Hop-a-Long 4-H Clubs. Jaki has participated in Sewing as her 10-year project, as well as the Fashion Revue, Share-the-Fun, Rabbits, and Collections projects, and has enjoyed helping with judging and exhibit hall set-up and tear-down. A recent homeschool graduate of Faith, Hope, and Love academy, Jaki plans to study Nursing and Intercultural Missions at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Annamarie Bustion

Annamarie Bustion has been a member of the Creation Corner 4-H Club for 10 years. During this time she has completed projects in weather, scrapbooking, consumer clothing, and photography. She has also participated in “Share the Fun” solo vocal competitions. Annamarie is a 2009 graduate of Cathedral High School. She will attend Purdue University to study pre-pharmacy. Annamarie is the daughter of Paul and Barbara Bustion of Anderson.

Chris Carter

Chris Carter, from the K-9 dog club and Crossed Spurs horse club, is the son of Dr. and Mrs. John Carter of Alexandria. During his 10 years, Chris has participated in several 4-H projects, including dog, horse, art, & posters. A recent graduate of Madison Grant High School, Chris plans to study history at Ivy Tech.

Caitlin Evans

Caitlin Evans, of the Markleville All Star 4-H Club, is the daughter of Buck and Lana Evans of Markleville. Caitlin’s areas of interest in 4-H have been Photography, Swine, Recycling, Demonstrations, Gift Wrapping, Foods, Sewing, & Fashion Revue. She is a 2009 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and will attend Anderson University this fall. She plans to pursue a career in film editing and production.