FIRST YEAR PINS — Pictured are from left to right, Patience Cannon, Kelsey Richerson, Victoria Sosa, John Beadle, Sharla Irby, Benjamin Gonzalez. Not pictured is Bayley Irby. The highest County 4-H award, the Gold Star, was presented to three senior 4-H members at the Annual Kleberg-Kenedy 4-H Achievement Awards Banquet.

Selina Ramirez, the daughter of Danny and Bertha Ramirez, received the Gold Star for her accomplishments in the area of Food and Nutrition, Swine, Public Speaking, Leadership and Community Service.

For his accomplishments in Goat, Food and Nutrition, Consumer Education, Leadership and Community Service earned Bryan Garcia the Gold Star Award. Bryan is the son of Balde and Nilda Garcia.

Bethanny Bull received the Gold Star Award for her interest and participation in Goat, Sheep, Consumer Education, Public Speaking, Leadership and Community Service. Bethanny is the daughter of Bret and Jana Bull.

SECOND YEAR PINS — Pictured are from left to right, Clancy McFall, Russell Wagner, Silicia Garcia, Back Row Shelby McFall. The Gold Star Award was sponsored by the Kleberg- Kenedy Farm Bureau.

Jane Buckalew received the Outstanding Leader Award for her 4-H involvement. The Friend of 4-H Award for program support was presented to June Cannon.

Kleberg-Kenedy 4-H Adult Leaders Association recognized three 4-H members for their outstanding club work. Russell Wagner received the Outstanding Junior Award. He is the son of Robert and Jo Ella Wagner. The Outstanding Intermediate Award went to Hunter Meyer. Hunter is the son of Steve and Carla Meyer. Ellis Meyer was awarded the Outstanding Senior Award. He is the son of Steve and Carla Meyer.

The Golden Clover Award is presented to past Gold Star recipients who continue to excel in leadership, community service and project work. This year Travis Beadle was awarded the Golden Clover. Travis is the son of John and Tracy Beadle.

THIRD YEAR PINS — Pictured are from left to right, Teresa Mendietta, Stephen Beadle, Victoria Garza. Kayla Canales and Christina Escobedo each received the Dan Forth “I Dare You” Award for exhibiting leadership in 4-H. Kayla is the daughter of Richard and Edna Kirkpatrick. Christina is the daughter of Frank and Raquel Escobedo.

The Best Rookie Recordbook Award in the Junior Division was presented to first year 4-H member J.C. Beadle for his accomplishments in record keeping. J.C. is the son of John and Tracy Beadle. Kelsey Richerson was awarded the Best Rookie Recordbook in the Intermediate Division. She is the daughter of Lauren Richerson. Bayley Irby earned the Best Rookie Recordbook in the Senior Division. Bayley is the daughter of Scott and Jana Irby.

FOURTH YEAR PINS — Pictured are from left to right, Justin Beadle, Haley Morales, Haley Wagner, Not pictured - Eliseo Garcia, II and Jimmy Garcia. Receiving 4-H Jacket Awards for their involvement in numerous 4-H activities were J.C. Beadle, Patience Cannon, Ben Gonzalez, Kelsey Richerson, Sharla Irby, Bayley Irby and Victoria Sosa.

Kleberg-Kenedy 4-H members advancing to State

Numerou s 4-H membe rs were r ecognized wi th ye ar pi ns complet ing a recordbook. Year pins were sponsored by members advancing to State Competition this year were Ellis Meyer. Competition this year were Travis Beadle, Shelby McFall and Kleberg-Kenedy 4-H members advancing to State Competition Shelby McFall and Ellis Meyer. Ellis Meyer.

Numerous 4-H members were recognized with year pins

members were recognized with year pins and project medals recordbook. Year pins were sponsored by the Kleberg Extension project medals by 4-H Council and project medals for successfully completing a recordbook. Year pins were sponsored by the Kleberg Extension Education Association and project medals by 4-H Council.

FIFTH YEAR PINS — Pictured are from left to right, Tracie Mendietta, Hayley Meyer, Hunter Meyer, Selina Ramirez, not pictured Mercedes and Sharon Weber. 2008- 09 YEAR PIN & PROJECT 2008- 09 YEAR PIN & PROJECT AWARDS

SEVENTH YEAR PINS — Bethanny Bull. Not pictured is Ashley Neely. SIXTH YEAR PINS — Pictured are from left to right, Christina Escobedo, Kayla Canales, Brisa Hernandez, Not pictured is Travis Beadle. 4-H MEMBERS ADVANCING TO STATE COMPETITION — Pictured are from left to right, Shelby McFall, and Ellis Meyer. Not pictured is Travis Beadle. GOLDEN CLOVER AWARD …Travis Beadle GOLD STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS – Pictured are from left to right, Bryan Garcia, Selina Ramirez, Bethanny Bull, Farm Bureau Rep - Robert Wagner. Special recognition was given to 4-H club leaders for unselfishly devoting their time and expertise to the young people involved in the Kleberg-Kenedy 4-H program. 4-H volunteers are the most valuable components of a successful program.

NINTH YEAR PINS — Bryan Garcia. Not pictured is Alex Neely. EIGHTH YEAR PINS — Ellis Meyer. Not pictured is Zeke Hernandez. More than 150 4-H members, parents, leaders, and community supporters attended the annual event. Ms. Kelsi Gulick gave the keynote address.

All photos for the Annual 4-H Awards Banquet were courtesy of Tracy Beadle.
4-H Club leaders recognized
DAN FORTH I DARE YOU AWARD RECIPIENTS — Christina Escobedo, left, and Kayla Canales
4-H JACKET AWARD ...Ben Gonzalez
BEST ROOKIE RECORDBOOK AWARD — Pictured are from left to right, Bayley Irby, J. C. Beadle, Kelsey Richerson.
4-H JACKET AWARDS — Pictured are from left to right, Bayley Irby, Kelsey Richerson, Victoria Sosa, Sharla Irby, J.C. Beadle, Patience Cannon. Year
Alex Neely Food & Food & Nutrition OUTSTANDING AWARDS — Pictured are from left to right, recipient of the Outstanding Intermediate Award is Hunter Meyer, Outstanding Junior Award is Russell Wagner, and Outstanding Senior Award is Ellis Meyer.
OUTSTANDING LEADER AWARD …pictured are Jane Buckalew, left, and Shelby McFall
FRIEND OF 4-H AWARD …pictured are June Cannon, left, and Bayley Irby