(WHTM) — The Pennsylvania 4-H State Leadership Complex took place last weekend in Centre County where a local teen was named to the State Council.

Kelton Wenger, of Manheim, Lancaster County, was named to the communications committee, Penn State Extension announced Friday.

A junior at Manheim Central, he is president of the Mount Joy 4-H Community Club.

“While I was a very shy 8-year-old when I joined 4-H and was afraid to talk to the other club members, I have grown as I’ve had many opportunities to teach skills to younger members and to serve my clubs,” he said. “These leadership skills will be used throughout my life, and I realize I wouldn’t be the confident young man I am today without 4-H.”

The council, Penn State Extension says, is a premier group of young people who serve as the official youth spokespeople for the Pennsylvania 4-H program.

Also named to the council was a senior at Tri-Valley High School in Schuylkill County.

Alyssa Cook, of Pitman, is part of the Blue Mountain 4-H Livestock Club, Teen Council, Schuylkill Potato Judging Club, and more.

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“Before joining 4-H, I was nervous about talking in front of people, but over the years, I’ve become more confident,” she said. “Now I’m more comfortable sharing my thoughts and helping to lead others, which will definitely help me in the future.”

The rest of the council is as follows:

Sophia Leiden, Clearfield County, president;

Emma Wilson, Jefferson County, secretary;

Trevor Fettermen, Somerset County, communications committee;

Abigail Clemente, Mercer County, events committee;

Adelaide Miller, Clinton County, events committee;

Evan Frescura, Westmoreland County, outreach committee

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