The Hays County Commissioners Court recently recognized young people who participate in 4-H programs other than the conventional programs like agriculture. “4-H is much more than raising and showing livestock. There are a variety of programs that help our members learn different skills and give back to the community which most people don’t readily identify with 4-H,” said Richard Parrish, agricultural extension agent for the Hays County. Pictured left to right, front to back, are Commissioner Pct. 1 Debbie Ingalsbe; Raquel Nino of San Marcos, State 4-H Roundup participant and scholarship winner; Rebekah McDaniel of San Marcos, District 4-H Fashion Show participant; Rachel McDaniel of San Marcos, State 4-H Fashion Show third-place winner; Brittney Krenek of Dripping Springs, State 4-H Photography Contest participant; Abby Linam of Wimberley, State 4-H Roundup, State 4-H Photography Contest, State 4-H Dog Show participant; Jonathan Roppolo of San Marcos, State 4-H Photography Contest participant, Mission Possible Camp Mentor; second row, Commissioner Pct. 2 Mark Jones, Commissioner Pct. 3 Will Conley; District 10 4-H Council Officer Will Herron of Dripping Springs, third-place winner for Natural Resources Educational Presentation at State 4-H Roundup; County Judge Bert Cobb, M.D.; Pct. 4 Commissioner Ray Whisenant and Hays County AgriLife Extension Agents Richard Parrish; and Laura Petty. COURTESY PHOTO