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20 Missouri youths attend National 4-H Congress

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  • Missouri delegation to 2025 4-H National Congress
    Missouri's delegation to 2025 4-H National Congress in Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ga. – Twenty Missouri 4-H members were selected to represent the state at the National 4-H Congress, a premier leadership conference held Nov. 28–Dec. 2 in Atlanta. The delegation joined more than 700 youths from over 40 states for a week of leadership development, as well as an evening of culture at the Atlanta History Center and a morning community service.

National 4-H Congress offers Missouri youths the chance to connect with peers from across the country while strengthening skills they bring back to their local clubs and communities, said Megan Kershner, state 4-H leadership and civic engagement educator for University of Missouri Extension.

Delegation members choose two youths represent Missouri as the state delegate adviser and the flag bearer. This year’s state delegate adviser was Hayley Frevert, and the flag bearer was Ivy Elwell.

2025 National 4-H Congress delegates:

  • Rosalina Albaladejo, Lawrence County
  • Nicholas Benne, Warren County
  • Faith Calvin, Jasper County
  • Samantha Crabtree, Barton County
  • Ivy Elwell, Pettis County
  • Hayley Frevert, Cooper County
  • Lilliann Gooch, Cass County
  • Marah Greiman, Marion County
  • Malorie Hance, Newton County
  • Aynsley Harmon, Clark County
  • Jaecy Heisey, Caldwell County
  • Jessi Hilton, McDonald County
  • Zachary Kay, McDonald County
  • Kale Pollard, Shelby County
  • Macie Remington, Johnson County
  • Hayden Starbuck, Johnson County
  • Levi Vaughn, Boone County
  • Jordan Walton, Callaway County
  • Vincent Welters, Lawrence County
  • Christina Zimmer, Clay County

Programs offered by Missouri 4-H would not be possible without support from our partners. Major support for Missouri 4-H Leadership programs was provided by the Missouri 4-H Foundation in partnership with the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Invenergy, the Miller Family Foundation, Missouri Corn Merchandising Council, Missouri Pork Association, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, the Hertzog Family, the Martz Family, Dr. Marla J. Tobin, and the Turner Family.

About Missouri 4-H

Missouri 4-H grows today’s youth and prepares tomorrow’s leaders. With a blend of time-tested traditions and innovative hands-on learning, Missouri youth explore and find their spark in programs ranging from agriculture and conservation to aerospace and career development. Through clubs, programs, camps, in-school and after-school experiences, University of Missouri Extension faculty, staff and thousands of volunteers guide youth in developing essential skills, building confidence and fostering connections. Together, they inspire young people to make a real difference in their communities, their country and the world.

About the Missouri 4-H Foundation

The Missouri 4-H Foundation is the independent philanthropic partner of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development. For 75 years, the foundation has secured and managed funds for Missouri 4-H, providing higher education scholarships, recognizing 4-H volunteers and supporting the work of MU Extension 4-H.

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