News Release

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In a celebration of youth, community and volunteering Kosciusko County 4-H will be hosting its annual 4-H Royalty, Fashion Revue, and Awards night, Thursday, June 27.

The event will be held at Lakeview Middle School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the nights’ events beginning at 6 p.m.

Youth and community supporters will be honored with special scholarships and awards for the evening. Additionally, a 4-H royalty coronation will take place where the crowned winners will reign over the 2024 Kosciusko County 4-H Fair, lending their grace and passion to 4-H activities. As they don their crowns, they embody the spirit of friendship, growth, and leadership.

Royalty Contestants

Corissa Knepper — Knepper is the daughter of Dan and Kari Knepper, and is going to be a junior at Wawasee High School. This is her eighth year in 4-H an is a part of the Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club and Junior Leaders. Her 4-H projects include beef, rabbits, dairy calf feeder steer, goats, Junior Leaders, foods, fine arts, photography, arts and crafts general, and gift wrapping. Her future plans include graduating from high school and going to college to study psychology.

Jasmine Fuller — Fuller is the daughter of Chad and Tara Fuller, and is going to be a junior at Tippecanoe Valley High School. This is her eighth year in 4-H and is a part of the Mentone United 4-H Club. Her 4-H projects include goats, DCFS and consumer clothing. Her future plans include getting her Masters in Accounting and to get her CPA.

Eva Everest — Everest is the daughter of Keith and Lori Everest, and is going to be a senior at Warsaw Community High School. This is her ninth year in 4-H and is a part of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H Club and Junior Leaders. Her 4-H projects include dairy, photography, and Junior Leaders. Her future plans are to attend college and major in animal science.

Emerson Krull — Krull is the daughter of Shawn and Lissa Krull, and is going to be a junior at Wawasee High School. This is her eighth year in 4-H and is a part of the Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club and Junior Leaders. Her 4-H projects include goats, rabbits, beef, arts and crafts general, home environment, gift wrapping, Fashion Revue and wearable art. Her future plans are to attend college and study sports medicine.

Lyllian Johnson — Johnson is the daughter of Damon and Patricia Johnson, and is going to be a senior at Warsaw Community High School. This is her ninth year in 4-H and is a part of The Great Outdoors 4-H Club and Junior Leaders. Her 4-H projects include Poultry, Shooting Sports, Rabbit, Photography, Fine Arts, Blacksmithing, Needlecraft, and Junior Leaders. Her future plans include becoming a Large Animal Veterinarian and/or Veterinarian Technician.

Morgan Himes — Himes is the daughter of Matt and Rachelle Himes, and is a 2024 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. This is her ninth year in 4-H and is a part of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H Club and Junior Leaders. Her 4-H projects include swine, beef, Junior leaders, Poss-ABILITIES, photography, homemade ice cream, arts and crafts general, communications and cake decorating. Her future plans include are to attend Purdue University and study nursing and psychology.

Riley Shepherd — Shepherd is the son of Joel and Karla Shepherd, and is a 2024 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. This is his 10th year in 4-H and is a part of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H Club. His 4-H projects include beef, swine, foods, dairy foods, and fire education. His future plans are to attend Huntington University and study agribusiness, as well as play basketball.

Carter Grady — Grady is the son of Matt and Wendy Grady, and is going to be a junior at Wawasee High School. This is his eighth year in 4-H and is a part of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H Club and Junior Leaders. His 4-H projects include aerospace, beef, DCFS, electric, goats, Junior Leaders, Legos, shooting sports, swine and tractor. His future plans include attending college to major in an ag course of study.