AMES, Iowa – Amy Peyton of Sac County received a state 4-H home improvement project award that includes a $100 savings bond from the Mary Jo and Glen Mente Endowment. Peyton, 17, is the daughter of Harold and Sue Peyton of Sac City.

During her nine years in 4-H, Peyton has completed several major projects including home improvement, citizenship, leadership, communication and clothing. She has received state 4-H awards for her clothing exhibits and other projects. Along with these, Peyton has received many top county-level awards such as record book, educational presentation, clothing selection and fashion revue. She also has been the president and secretary of her 4-H club. She has served on her county 4-H council and youth committee, area and state 4-H councils, and was a member of the Iowa 4-H Technology Team. Peyton also has participated in the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference and was a 4-H exchange program host.

“4-H has been a big influence in my life,” said Peyton. “I have become a better person through my 4-H activities and I have learned to be a good leader in my club, community and everything else I do.”

Peyton is a junior at Sac Community High School.

For more information about 4-H, contact the Sac County office of Iowa State University (ISU) Extension. 4-H in Iowa is administered through the ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development program and headquartered on the ISU campus in Ames.

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