Warren Local Named 2019 Outstanding 4-H'er

WARREN, NJ — Alex Strasser of Warren was among three 4-H members to be chosen as the 2019 Outstanding 4-H'ers of Somerset County.

Strasser and his family have always attended the 4-H Fair since he was a little kid where he loved watching the robots.

Once old enough he joined the 4-H robotics club where he became a teen mentor and trainer to the younger members. He now co-leads the 4-H Fair challenge for the robotics division and is an overnight herdsman at the fair.

Strasser also worked on the Teen App Committee as a programmer where he worked with members to create an app for people to use when attending the 4-H Fair.

Strasser came up with the idea of using QR codes to unlock the scavenger hunt hints around the fair. Strasser focused on coding and getting approved by Apple and Google, while others on the team focused on design, funding and more.

Ben Fernandez of Bridgewater and Susie Norz of Hillsborough were also selected as outstanding 4-H members.

Criteria for selection include outstanding service in the following areas: demonstration of leadership qualities; personal growth; participation in club, county, state and national events; achievement and attitude; example to others; and contribution to the total program.

For more information about the Somerset County 4-H Program visit the 4-H website at www.4HisTOPS.org.

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