The 2025 Jerauld-Buffalo Recognition Event began with a welcome and a meal before honoring youth for their accomplishments throughout the year. Premium monies were earned through ribbonplacing events, while incentive points were accumulated by participating in activities such as Achievement Days, horse shows, Shooting Sports, judging contests, rodeos, and Youth-in-Action events. The event celebrates the hard work, growth, and achievements of all 4-H members and their journeys through the program.
During the year members work toward pins that promote project achievement. Shae Bergeleen, Remi Yost and Luke Rybak all received their first-year pins. Crawleigh Reiner earned her pin in geology and minerals as well as her bronze achievement pin. Joseph Rybak earned his 5th year pin. Mauer Jones earned his 5th year pin, a pin in consumer decision making, as well as his bronze and silver pins. The highest level of pin the SD 4-H Key Award was earned by members Mercedes Jones and Ella Fagerhaug.
On behalf of the 4-H leaders, volunteers, and members, we are pleased to announce that the 2025 Friend of 4-H award this year goes to Teresa Fonder. Teresa played a crucial role as the Extension Administrative Assistant for eight years. Although she retired in September, we are truly grateful for the impact she made during her time with us.
Additionally, the Alumni Award recipient is Delvin Feistner. Delvin is a dedicated advocate for 4-H youth and their project achievements. He consistently supports our youth by cheering them on from the stands and we sincerely appreciate his unwavering support.
Thank you to all the sponsors in our community who believe in 4-H programs and support the mission and development of our youth.
4-H Senior Member Enrollment: Brooklyn Caffee, Hayes Christensen, Ella Fagerhaug, Rylan Fagerhaug, Weston Feist, Ranick Fjerstad, Hunter Heezen, Kerstynn Heim, Makynna Heim, Mercedes Jones, Ella Kolousek, Blake Miller, Bailey Roduner, Alexis Roesler, Teagan Scheel, Tucker Thompson, Ellie Rybak, Tierney Knipfer, Nicolas Rybak, Raygen Teveldal, Max Klein, Ben Rybak, Raylee Fagerhaug, and Hannah Heezen.
Senior Award winners included: Brooklyn Caffee, SR Home Environment Award; Ella Fagerhaug, State 4-H Finals Rodeo Qualifier; Ranick Fjerstad, Teen Leadership Academy Member; Kerstynn Heim , SR Breeding Beef Award; Makynna Heim, SR Market Beef Award; Hannah Heezen, State 4-H Finals Rodeo Qualifier; Mercedes Jones, SR Poultry Award , SR Foods Award (tie), SR Photography Award, SR All Around Static Award, State Mastery Showcase 2nd Place. Isabella Kolousek, SR All Around Horse Award, State Horse Premier Exhibitor 5th Place; Bailey Roduner, State Shoot Qualifier, SR CWOS Award; Teagan Scheel, SR Rabbit Award, SR Breeding Swine Award, SR Market Swine Award, SR Market Sheep Award, SR Visual Arts Award, SR Sheep & Wool Award.
4-H Junior Member Enrollment: Quinn Everson, Wyatt Fagerhaug, Haven Heber, Hastin Heezen, Mauer Jones, Paisley Kapp, Connor Karsky, Bailey Mentele, Tenley Olinger, Mesa Rasmussen, Crawleigh Reiner, Billy Roduner, Maverick Roduner, Weston Roduner, Brody Thompson, Lily Roesler, Kaycee Scheel, Caleb Van Dyke, Dalen Van Dyke, Devin Van Dyke, Dustlyn Lingen, Ethan Heumiller, London Mikkelson, Selah Havlick, Nathan Rybak, Joe Rybak, Jayden Pivec, Carolyn Feist, and Houston Havlick.
Junior Award winners included: Quinn Everson, State Shoot Qualifier; Wyatt Fagerhaug, JR Photography Award, State 4-H Finals Rodeo Qualifier, Teen Leadership Academy; Haven Heber, State Shoot Qualifier, JR Air Rifle Award , JR Wood Science Award, JR Range Science Award, JR All Around Static Award; Hastin Heezen , State Shoot Qualifier, State 4-H Finals Rodeo Qualifier; Mauer Jones, State Shoot Qualifier, JR CWSR Award, JR CWOS-R Award, JR C Open Award, JR RWOS Award, JR R-Open Award, JR Poultry Award, JR Welding Award and JR Videography Award; Connor Karsky, State Shoot Qualifier, JR Air Pistol Award; Bailey Mentele, State Shoot Qualifier; Tenley Olinger, State Shoot Qualifier, JR BB Gun Award, JR Shooting Sports Round Robin Winner, JR Breeding Goat Award, JR Breeding Sheep Award, JR Foods & Nutrition Award, JR Clothing Award and JR Horticulture Award (tie); Crawleigh Reiner, State Shoot Qualifier, State 4-H Finals Rodeo Qualifier, JR Home Environment Award (tie), JR Visual Arts Award, Geology & Entomology Award; Billy Roduner, State Shoot Qualifier; Maverick Roduner, State Shoot Qualifier; Weston Roduner, State Shoot Qualifier; Lily Roesler, State Shoot Qualifier, State 4-H Finals Rodeo Qualifier, JR All Around Horse Award, State Horse Premier Exhibitor 4th Place; Kaycee Scheel, JR Market Sheep Award, JR Market Goat Award and JR Horticulture Award (tie); Devin Van Dyke, State Shoot Qualifier, JR CWOS Award and JR Home Environment Award.
4-H Beginner Member Enrollment: Paislei Bell, Shae Bergeleen, Dawson Bultsma, Hayes Cashman, Kadillac Coleman, Kix Coleman, Kactus Coleman, Rand Everson, Lawson Fagerhaug, Carson Haake Harley Heber, Cooper Holt, Jayden Holt, Parker Karsky, Devin Mentele, Kolt Messmer, Kenzie Moeller, Blair Murphy, Dally Nickles, Torree Olinger, Tatum Powell, Mesa Rasmussen, Kershaw Reiner, Myles Tanke, Cara Van Dyke, Kenzley Van Niekerk, Hadley Weber, Remi Yost, Briggs Lingen, Memphis Hanson, Boston Jensen, Koral Kroeplin, and Dee Zastrow.
Beginner Award winners included: Paisley Bell, State Shoot Qualifier; Shae Bergeleen, Beginner Visual Arts Award, Clothing Award and All Around Static Award; Dawson Bultsma, State Shoot Qualifier; Hayes Cashman, State Shoot Qualifier; Kadillac Coleman, State Shoot Qualifier, State 4-H Finals Rodeo Qualifier; Kactus Coleman, State 4-H finals Rodeo Qualifier; Rand Everson, State Shoot Qualifier; Lawson Fagerhaug, State Shoot Qualifier; Kelon Gortmaker, Beginner Breeding Sheep Award and Market Sheep Award; Harley Heber, State Shoot Qualifier, Beginner CWOS Award, Photography Award, Range Science Award, and Hobbies & Collections Award (tie); Parker Karsky, State Shoot Qualifier, Beginner CWSR Award; Devin Mentele, State Shoot Qualifier, Beginner CWOS Award; Torree Olinger, State Shoot Qualifier, Beginner Air Pistol Award, Clothing & Textiles Best of Show, Beginner Clothing Award; Kershaw Reiner, State Shoot Qualifier, Beginner Air Rifle Award, Beginner All Around Horse Award, State Horse Show Premier Exhibitor 1st Place, Dairy Goat Award, Poultry Award, Companion Animal Award, Best of Show Visual Arts, Home Environment Award, Entomology Award and Hobbies & Collections Award; Myles Tanke, State Shoot Qualifier, Beginner RWOS Award, Market Swine Award; Cara Van Dyke, State Shoot Qualifier, Beg BB Gun Award; Remi Yost, Beg Breeding Beef Award, Beg Foods & Nutrition Award; Dee Zastrow, State Shoot Qualifier, Beg Shooting Sports Round Robin Winner.
The Cloverbud program is for youth 6-8 years old. Our Cloverbud Participation Certificates were given to Chloe Barber, Aaliyah Murphy, Rachel Rybak, Harper Sealey, Finely Weber, Miracle Wells and Tripp Olinger. Cloverbuds receiving promotion certificates to enroll as official members include Presley Wilde, Drew Duxbury, Mary Tanke, Ryklynn Reiner, and Kasen Sealey.