The Barton County 4-H Holding Board has awarded a $600 scholarship to Dalton Dicks.

The 4-H Holding Board Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation and all funds are used for the benefit of 4-H youth in Barton County.

Dicks is a freshman at Wichita State University pursuing a degree in Media Arts, which include programs in audio and video production, film making, and more. As an 11-year member of the Busy Buzzers 4-H Club, he put his talents to work this summer by coordinating and producing a video for the Barton County Fair with the 4-H Ambassadors. He held many leadership roles at both the club and county level. In addition to a variety of 4-H project areas, he was involved in many citizenship projects. 

He noted that one of the 4-H honors he is most proud of having received is the “I Dare You” Leadership Award and the Key Award. Both recognize his active involvement and leadership roles throughout his 4-H career.

Outside of 4-H, Hicks was involved in many school activities including debate, KAYS and Scholars Bowl. He is as an accomplished musician was well.

Dalton is the son of Shane and Hayley Dicks.