Worthington, Minnesota (4/11/22) – The University of Minnesota Extension (Minnesota 4-H) is pleased to announce the 2022 Andrea Ruesch 4-H Scholarship recipients.

The Andrea Ruesch Scholarship was established in 2010 by the family of Andrea Ruesch, in memory of her dedication and contributions to the Minnesota 4-H program. Based on the family’s belief in positive youth development, the goal of the scholarship is to demonstrate learning through hands-on experience and using what you have learned to help others through youth leadership .

The scholarship committee announced one of ten recipients as a Watonwan County 4-H member, Kaitlyn Kirchner.

Minnesota 4-H Youth Development’s mission is to engage youth, in partnership with adults, in quality learning opportunities that enable them to shape and reach their full potential as active citizens in a community. world. These students exemplify the life and leadership skills that we hope all young people will have the opportunity to develop.

The scholarship is for a high school senior or freshman currently enrolled in 4-H. Applicants must be from one of the nine counties listed: Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock and Watonwan.