COLUMBIA, Mo. – Two Missouri 4-H’ers competed in January at the 2025 4-H Family and Consumer Science National Championship.

Representing Missouri 4-H was Rebecca McDade of Clay County and Hayley Frevert of Cooper County. While in San Antonio, Texas, McDade competed in Fashion Revue in the Purchased Category. Frevert competed with an Educational Presentation and in Fashion Revue in the Constructed Category.

Both 4-H’ers had an outstanding showing at the 2025 4-H FCS National Championship, said Megan Kershner, state 4-H leadership and civic engagement educator for University of Missouri Extension. McDade placed third in interview and fifth overall. Frevert placed fourth in educational presentation, third in modeling, and second overall.

These Missouri 4-H’ers were selection for the national competition at State 4-H Fashion Revue in October 2024.

Programs offered by Missouri 4-H would not be possible without support from our partners. Major support for Missouri 4-H Leadership programs was provided by the Missouri 4-H Foundation in partnership with Invenergy, Miller Family Foundation, Missouri Corn Merchandising Council, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, Mary Davis, the Hertzog Family, the Martz Family, Dr. Marla J. Tobin, and the Turner Family.

About Missouri 4-H

Missouri 4-H grows today’s youth and prepares tomorrow’s leaders. With a blend of time-tested traditions and innovative hands-on learning, Missouri youth explore and find their spark in programs ranging from agriculture and conservation to aerospace and career development. Through clubs, programs, camps, in-school and after-school experiences, University of Missouri Extension faculty, staff and thousands of volunteers guide youth in developing essential skills, building confidence and fostering connections. Together, they inspire young people to make a real difference in their communities, their country and the world. To learn more about Missouri 4-H, visit 4h.missouri.edu.

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Clay County 4-H’er Rebecca McDade at the 2025 4-H Family and Consumer Science National Championship in San Antonio, Tex.

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Cooper County 4-H’er Hayley Frevert at the 2025 4-H Family and Consumer Science National Championship in San Antonio, Tex.