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Kosciusko County 4-H will host their annual 4-H Royalty, Fashion Revue and Awards night Thursday at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center.
The night’s events will begin at 6 p.m., according to a news release provided.
Youth and community supporters will be honored with special scholarships and awards for the evening.
A 4-H royalty coronation will take place where the crowned winners will reign over the 2025 Kosciusko County 4-H Fair.
2025 Kosciusko County 4-H Royalty contestants are:
Jasmine Fuller
Jasmine is the daughter of Chad & Tara Fuller. She is a nine-year 4-H member and a member of the Atwood Neverquitters and Mentone United 4-H clubs. Jasmine has held numerous leadership roles, including president, vice president and secretary. Her favorite 4-H projects are goats, dairy calf feed steer and consumer clothing.
Jasmine will be a senior this fall at Tippecanoe Valley High School. After graduation she plans to earn a master’s degree in accounting, obtain her CPA and play collegiate volleyball.
Ella Jarrett
Ella is the daughter of David and Angie Jarrett. She is a nine-year 4-Her and a member of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers and the Kosciusko County 4-H Junior Leaders. Her favorite projects include foods, microwave cooking, goats, rabbits, cake decorating, rabbit poster and horseless horseman. During her years in 4-H, Ella has served as her club’s president, vice president, secretary and health and safety leader.
She will be a senior this fall at Warsaw Community High School. Ella’s future plans are to attend college to pursue a career in the medical field.
Lyllian Johnson
Lyllian is a 10-year 4-Her and a member of the Lucky Lassie & Lads, the Great Outdoors, the American Neverquitters and the Kosciusko County 4-H Junior Leaders. She served as her club’s vice president, secretary, treasurer and recreation leader. Her favorite projects include poultry, shooting sports, rabbits, photography, fine arts, needlecraft and blacksmithing.
Lyllian is a recent graduate of WCHS, and will enter Huntington University this fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in animal health and an associates degree in veterinary nursing. Lyllian is the daughter of Daman and Patricia Johnson.
Leila Knepp
Leila is a 10-year member of the Pierceton Hayseeds 4-H Club. Her favorite projects include beef, goats and foods.
She is a recent graduate of WCHS and will be a freshman at Purdue University. Leila is enrolled in the College of Agriculture as an Animal Science major with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine. Leila is the daughter of Andy and Shelly Knepp.
Corissa Knepper
Corissa is the daughter of Dan and Kari Knepper. She is a nine-year 4-Her and a member of the Milford Helping Hands and the Kosciusko County 4-H Junior Leaders. During her 4-H career, Corissa has exhibited dairy calf feeder steers, beef animals and goats.
She will be a senior this fall at Wawasee High School. Corissa’s future plans are to go to college to explore American Sign Language training and therapy.
Emerson Krull
Emerson is a nine-year 4-Her and a member of the Kosciusko County 4-H Junior Leaders and the Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club. She served as her local club’s president, vice president, historian and co-recreation leader. Her favorite projects include goats, rabbits, beef, miscellaneous crafts, home environment, gift wrapping and wearable art.
Emerson will be a senior this fall at Wawasee High School. Her future plans are to enter Purdue University to study speech, language and hearing sciences. Emerson is the daughter of Shawn and Lissa Krull.
Taelyn Tom
Taelyn is a nine-year member of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H Club and the Kosciusko County 4-H Junior Leaders. She served as secretary for her local club and was also a Poss-Abilities mentor. Taelyn shows dairy steers and dairy calf feeder steers. She also exhibits photography and foods.
This fall, Taelyn will be a senior at Wawasee High School. Following graduation, she plans to attend college to pursue a bachelor’s degree in agri business. Taelyn is the daughter of Chad and Amanda Tom.
Isaac Irwin
Isaac is a 10-year 4-Her and a member of Sidney Triple S 4-H Club. His projects include dairy, blacksmithing, woodworking and rabbits.
Isaac is a recent graduate of Whitko Jr./Sr. High School and he plans to attend Purdue University this fall to study ag systems management. Isaac is the son of Travis and Tracy Irwin.
Cruz Nuñez
Cruz is the son of Kelly Nuñez and is an eight-year member of the Mentone United 4-H Club. His favorite projects are swine, dairy and photography.
Cruz will be a senior this fall at Tippecanoe Valley High School. After graduation, he plans to attend Purdue University to study psychology.
Hudson Shepherd
Hudson is the son of Joel and Karla Shepherd. He is a nine-year 4-Her and a member of Leesburg Mighty Farmers. He held leadership roles as his club’s president and health and safety leader. His 4-H projects are beef, swine, woodworking, foods and consumer poultry.
Hudson will be a senior this fall at Tippecanoe Valley High School. After graduation, he plans to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University’s College of Agriculture.
