Purdue Roundup welcomes 20 from Whitley County
(Talk of the Town photo provided) Delegates to Purdue Roundup included, above, from left in front, Megan Schroeder, Gloria Reimer, Maura Garza, Courtney Davis, Rachel Hartman and Cole Eberly. Row two, from left, is April Bishop, Brooke Laux, Mikalah Reimer, Kaitlyn Sheets, Laura Peterson, Abigail Atkins, Cole Findley and Jacob Bridegam. Row three, from left, includes Ashlyn Wells, Morgan VonSeggern, Rebecca Lilly, Macy Schlotterback, Jocelyn Sherbahn, Courtney Schinbeckler, David Addison and Kyle Laux.
By Gloria Reimer
Whitley County sent 20 4-H delegates to Purdue Roundup June 21-23. This was the 92nd State 4-H Youth Roundup with 612 delegates from Indiana attending. Kevin Wazner was the keynote speaker. Wazner empowers young audiences to see their potential by being leaders for others. Delegates brought snacks for the Ronald McDonald House as a Community Service Activity. The Ronald McDonald House of Indiana provides a comfortable, caring and affordable place where a family can call home while a child is being treated at an Indianapolis-area hospital.
The delegates were introduced into the Purdue campus life by living in Shreve and Earhart Residence Halls. The conference was focused on discovering and being yourself while learning about careers and educational opportunities, developing leadership abilities and stimulating individual growth. For Career Day the delegates were able to choose classes from Agriculture, Consumer & Family Sciences, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Management, Nursing, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science, Technology, Veterinary Medicine and other career options. These classes gave the delegates an introduction to some careers that they may be interested in. The classes were held throughout Purdue University for more of a campus life experience.
Delegates enjoyed a huge buffet for breakfast in the Hillenbrand Dining Court. The State 4-H Chorus and Band performed.
Whitley County 4-H Inc. helps sponsor the delegates for Purdue Roundup each year.