The Superior Express -

Jewell County 4-H members competed for the title of Jewell County 4-H King. The 4-H king serves as an ambassador for the Jewell County 4-H program by promoting 4-H at events throughout the year and assisting with ribbon and award presentations at the Jewell County Fair.

Nelson Underwood (left) and Lenden Worm have been selected to serve as the 2023 Jewell County 4-H kings.

This year's 4-H king is Lenden Worm. Lenden is a 9-year member of the Webber Wide Awake 4-H Club and is the son of Mike and Deb Worm of rural Webber. Lenden is the president of the Webber Wide Awake 4-H Club and the vice president of the Jewell County 4-H Council. The biggest impact of 4-H for Lenden was KYLF – Kansas Youth Leadership Forum. Lenden is an 11th grader at Superior Public Schools where he is active in student council, FFA and Community Service Club. He said 4-H has made a difference in his life by making him find a passion for what he loves. He currently works as an electrician and if it was not for 4-H, he never would have found his passion for it.

To learn more about the 4-H program in Jewell County, visit postrock.k-state.edu or contact your local office of the Post Rock Extension District at 785-378-3174.