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2010 Recipients

Teen Council is proud to offer scholarships to Rensselaer County 4-H members. The 2010 scholarships were awarded to three high school seniors who demonstrated personal growth and development through 4-H projects and through their understanding of the experiential learning model. They contributed to the 4-H tradition by working in partnership with younger members as well as adults. They participated in community or public service activities and demonstrated leadership on local, county, state, and national levels. Most importantly, they have a sense of direction for the future and have defined educational goals.

Claudette Martin
Jared Reed
Jessica Gwozdz

Claudette Martin

  • Delegate to 2008 National 4-H Conference
  • Delegate to 2009 NYS 4-H Capital Days
  • STARR Planning Committee
  • NYS Fair Teen Leader
  • 4-H Teen Ambassador
  • 4-H Teen Council
  • 4-H Program Development Committee
  • Cornell Career Explorations
  • 4-H Snack Bar Teen Manager
  • Community Service – Ronald McDonald House, Locks of Love, Albany institute of History
  • Service Learning at Heifer International Overlook Farm
  • County Medal for Clothing and Textiles
  • Exceptional Demonstrator
  • 4-H Projects include Clothing and Textiles, Communication Arts, Community Service, Natural resources, Photography, Poultry

Jared Reed

  • Delegate to 2009 National 4-H Conference
  • Delegate to 2007 NYS 4-H Capital Days
  • STARR Planning Committee
  • Career Explorations Focus Assistant
  • NYS Fair Teen Leader
  • 4-H Teen Ambassador
  • 4-H Teen Council
  • 4-H Program Development Committee
  • Community Service - Ronald McDonald House, Relay for Life
  • County Medal for Public Speaking
  • Exceptional Demonstrator
  • 4-H Projects include Communication Arts, Leadership, Natural Resources, Photography, Rabbits

Jessica Gwozdz

  • Delegate to 2007 NYS 4-H Capital Days
  • Career Explorations Focus Assistant
  • NYS Fair Teen Leader
  • 4-H Teen Ambassador
  • 4-H Teen Council
  • 4-H Teen Interstate Exchange
  • 4-H Program Development Committee
  • STARR
  • Service Learning at Heifer International Overlook Farm
  • County Medal for Public Speaking
  • Exceptional Demonstrator
  • Operation Military Kids
  • 4-H Projects include Clothing and Textiles, Communication Arts, Leadership, Sheep