Woodridge 4-H'er Takes Second in County Fair

An 8-year-old 4-H'er was named Grand Champion Reserve at the DuPage County Fair last week for her sewing project.

It was the first time Cady Murphy, of Woodridge, competed in the 4-H competition.

Murphy is one of the seven members of the Woodridge Voyagers 4-H club, which was started last year by her parents, Brian and Angel Murphy.

Read more about Woodridge's 4-H club here.

Grand Champion Reserve means Murphy received second place for her Textiles I project. In the Textiles I category, 4-H'ers can sew a pillow, bag, apron or skirt. Murphy made a tote bag with pockets.

Projects named top in their category move on the Illinois State Fair. However, you have to be at least 10 to go to state, Murphy did not qualify. 

4-H, if you’re not familiar, is a youth development organization that emphasizes leadership, citizenship and learning by doing.

4-H community clubs meet throughout the year as students research and complete projects in more than 150 categories, from aerospace to child development to music and animals. You can show off a garment you sewed, a study on water quality or a pie you baked. 

These projects are presented and judged at the county fair.

Interested in attending a meeting or learning more about the Woodridge Voyagers 4-H club?

E-mail voyagers4h@yahoo.com.