The Starlight Flyers: standing, from left, Molly Callahan and Kira Freeman. Seated, from left, Elly Blake and Hanna Sfraga. (Photo by Curt Freeman, courtesy of UAF Cooperative Extension Service)
Four local high school students, comprising the "Starlight Flyers," took first place in the Western National 4-H Roundup Jan. 9 in Denver. Two of the competitors are SNRAS-related. Elly Blake is the daughter of Assistant Professor Jan Rowell, and Hanna Sfraga is the daughter of Associate Dean Mike Sfraga.The team earned the national title in the Horse Bowl, an intense competition that resembles "Jeopardy" and tests equestrian knowledge. The girls answered questions about veterinary care, anatomy, and horsemanship. Team coach John Blake (Elly's father and Dr. Rowell's husband) said the girls earned their way to nationals after an undefeated season in which they beat all other 4-H teams during the state competition.
"I think we caught ourselves by surprise this time," Blake said.
Western National Roundup offered leadership workshops, dances, tours, and speakers with fifteen national contests. Students attending had opportunities to establish new friendships with fellow 4-H and FFA members and leaders, participate in social and educational programs, experience and develop greater personal growth, develop leadership and citizenship skills, and reach for new career ideas and cultural development in areas of business, agriculture, science, industry, education, and the arts.
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