Jacob Cehanovich & Emlyn Schuster – 2026

Congratulations to Emlyn Schuster our new Miss Ozaukee 4-H 2026.  Emlyn is the daughter of Charlie    and Tammy Schuster.  She is a 9 year member of the Covered Bridge 4-H Club.  She has taken the projects of Dairy, Art, Home Environment, Photography, Jewelry Making, Cake Decorating and Cats. 

Emlyn has served as President, Vice President and Treasurer for her 4-H Club.  She is also a youth leader for the dairy and exploring projects.  Emlyn is a three-year youth board member for the Ozaukee 4-H  Dairy Project, one year Youth Director for the Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation and one year Youth Advisory Board Member.

Emlyn said, “One leadership activity I am especially proud of, is serving as the Youth Coordinator for the Ozaukee County 4-H Open House, I love being involved in my community, and the open House has been a meaningful way for me to give back, help others grow, and share the joy of 4-H.  It shows kids and families that there’s more out there then just school clubs or sports; there is a whole world of creativity, confidence, and connection waiting for them in 4-H.”

Emlyn’s main 4-H project is the dairy project.  She said, “I could not see my life any other way, from the moment I stepped into the barn, I fell in love.  I told my parents I wanted to show dairy cows, they gave me the choice, show cows or continue gymnastics, I chose show dairy cows, they hold a special place in my heart.” 

Emlyn plans to study special education in college, a field that requires flexibility, empathy and resilience.  All trats she attributes to learning first hand from 4-H.  Emlyn said, “4-H had helped shape me into the person I am today.  Opportunities to lead and mentor younger members, which has strengthened my ability to teach and work as part of a team”

Emlyn is a Senior at Menomonee Falls High School. She enjoys the JV Golf Team, Student Council, Church Youth Group, Best Buddies Program and being a Student Leader helping with special education students.

Congratulations to Jacob Cehanovich our Mr. Ozaukee 4-H 2026. Jacob is the son of Daniel and Rachelle Cehanovich .   He is a 11 year member, which includes 3 years as a Cloverbud of the Cloverleaf  4-H Club.  He has taken the projects of Foods and Nutrition, Tie Dying, Creative Writing, Drawing & Painting, Clothing, Gardening, Cake Decorating, Soap making, woodworking and more.

Jacob has served as Vice President, Historian/Reporter and Executive Board member for his club.  He is a Youth Leader for the Tie Dying and Gardening Projects. He attended Fall Forum, American Spirit, State Fair Clothing Revue and exhibited projects at the Wisconsin State Fair.  Jacob is very active with the Ozaukee 4-H Haunt where you can find him working side by side with his father, mother and grandmother. 

Jacob said about the clothing project, “This project taught me to be independent, organized, and confident in myself and my craft; and, most of all, to plan ahead”.  He also pointed out “As of Clothing Revue 2024, there were two boys in this project, probably from the beginning of 4-H, this has been seen as girls only project. In my opinion, I am a living contradiction to that theory”.

Jacob attended American Spirit Trip, Jacob said this about his interview, “This was my first real interview, to say I was nervous would be an understatement, but I did it anyway, pushing myself out of my comfort zone.  My interview was awesome and I was chosen for the trip.  The thrill of being pushed out of my comfort zone, where I have been most of my life, led me to apply for Mr. Ozaukee 4-H”.

Jacob is a Junior at Port Washington High School where he is involved in the PWHS Choir.  He has also competed for Junior Chef for four years.

Jacob Cehanovich & Rebecca Gierach – 2025

Congratulations to Rebecca Gierach the new Miss Ozaukee 4-H 2025. Rebecca is the daughter of Robert and Amy Gierach.   She is a 9 year member of the Lindenwood 4-H Club.  She has taken the projects Sewing, Crocheting, Photography, Foods, Dogs, Wood-burning, Archery, Sheep, Beef, Tie Dying, Quilting, Leather Craft, Auctioneering, Woodworking, Shot Gun, Air Rifle and more.  

Rebecca has served as the Vice President for 2 years, Secretary, Treasurer for 2 years and Histrorian/Reporter for 2 years of her 4-H Club.  She is a youth leader for the Crocheting, Dogs and Wood-burning projects.  

Rebecca said about the dog project, “I learn many skills from dog training, but I think patience and kindness are on the top of the list”.  As a dog project youth leader she has learned how to explain showmanship patterns to the members in a way they will remember them.  She said, “I am learning to be consistent and patient, not only with dogs, but with others, it teaches me to be persistent’.

Rebecca enjoys being involved with her 4-H club, county and state activities.  Some of those activities include: Ozaukee 4-H Open House, New Family Fair Preview, Ozaukee County Board Exchange, organizing the “Meet the 4-H Animals” at the Ozaukee County Fair, Youth Counselor at Adventure Camp, Clothing Revue, Make it with Wool contest, Ozaukee Meat Judging Team, State Dog Show,  Summer Academy in Madison and so much more!

Rebecca is in her Senior year of High School. She enjoys choir, piano, babysitting, working at CUW, Chapel Organ at CUW, sewing costumes, being involved in plays and musicals and caring for the elderly.

Congratulations to Jacob Cehanovich the new Mr. Ozaukee 4-H 2025. Jacob is the son of Daniel and Rachelle Cehanovich .   He is a 10 year member, which includes 3 years as a Cloverbud of the Cloverleaf  4-H Club.  He has taken the projects of Foods and Nutrition, Tie Dying, Creative Writing, Drawing & Painting, Clothing, Gardening, Cake Decorating, Soap making, woodworking and more.

Jacob has served as Historian/Reporter and Executive Board member for his club.  He is a Youth Leader for the Tie Dying and Gardening Projects. He attended Fall Forum, American Spirit, State Fair Clothing Revue and exhibited projects at the Wisconsin State Fair.  Jacob is active with the Ozaukee 4-H Haunt where you can find him working side by side with his father, mother and grandmother. 

Jacob said about the clothing project, “This project taught me to be independent, organized, and confident in myself and my craft; and, most of all, to plan ahead”.  He also pointed out “As of Clothing Revue 2024, there are two boys in this project, probably from the beginning of 4-H, this has been seen as a girls only project.  In my opinion, I am a living contradiction to that theory”.

Jacob attended American Spirit Trip, Jacob said this about his interview, “This was my first real interview, to say I was nervous would be an understatement, but I did it anyway, pushing myself out of my comfort zone.  My interview was awesome and I was chosen for the trip.  The thrill of being pushed out of my comfort zone, where I have been most of my life, led me to apply for Mr. Ozaukee 4-H”.

Jacob is in his Sophomore year at Port Washington High School where he is involved in the PWHS Choir.  He has also competed for Junior Chef for four years.