The 2016 Geary County Free Fair 4-H King and Queen were crowned Thursday evening at the 4-H center off of Spring Valley Road in Junction City.

Lydia Sohnrey, a Junction City High School student, won the top honor of being named Queen.

Sohnrey’s main goal as queen:  “…to try and help get more people in 4-H.”

Sohnrey said that being a part of 4-H for the past five years has taught her invaluable skills.

“It helps give you experience like public speaking – it helps you with that – and brings you out of your shell if you’re a shy girl,” said Sohnrey.

Mason Muto, a student a Junction City High School, was crowned King.

What exactly goes in to being a 4-H King:  “…a lot of hardwork and just a lot of dedication,” said Muto.

“I’ve been in 4-H for 8 years and you get to go and

really learn different traits like leadership, communication and teamwork skills,” said Muto.

Members of the Royal Court included Samantha Shefelton, and Chalee Williamson.

Rebekah Thomas, the 2015 Queen from Chapman High School crowned the winners in the finale ceremony.

Other 4-H winners were awarded in the categories for clothing construction, constructed fashion revue, boy’s buymanship, and girl’s buymanship.

Those awarded include:  Blake Proietti, Tava Gustafson(2), Lindsey Ascher(3), Gracie Erichsen(2), Emmy Gfeller, Paige Roeser, Cole Goodwin, Zane Khoury, Elijah Schmidt, Calen Boller, Hailey Frazier, Macie Muto, and Rebekah Thomas(2).