Ty Scharff, 17, Elsmore, a member of Prairie Rose 4-H Club, and a senior at Marmaton Valley High School, has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.
The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program.
Prairie Rose nominated Scharff for the national honor this fall in recognition of his volunteer service.
Scharff has been a Prairie Rose member for nine years, serving as a recreation leader, reporter, parliamentarian, president, and current vice president. While in 4-H, he has participated in the poultry, meat goat, horticulture, shooting sports, bucket calf and leadership projects.
He is currently the junior leader for the poultry project, and worked last summer as an intern for the Southwind Extension in the Fort Scott office.
He said the best part of 4-H has been, “doing projects and spending time with my family.”
“Ty is a wonderful example of what 4-H can do for our youth,” community leader Kelci Botts said. “He has grown into a wonderful young leader who is hard-working, respectful, and fun. I am honored to have had the privilege to work with Ty.”
In its 25th year, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial, recognizes middle and high school students across the country for their community service.
