Brownfield Ag News
Iowa Player with Heart: Saela Steege
Saela Steege was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court, field, and course. She loves high school sports for many reasons, as it teaches her about the power of a positive attitude, hard work, humility, self-motivation, discipline, and the importance of steadfast faith through all of it. Mostly, she is grateful for the relationships she has made and the life lessons learned along the way. Saela competes in basketball, softball, cross country, and track and field. She is involved in Cougar Leadership, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), Wellness, FFA, National Honor Society, SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco), choir, Silver Cord (an organization that promotes volunteerism), and 4-H. These organizations have allowed Saela the privilege to volunteer at numerous events, including Pumpkin Fest, Hometown Christmas, peer tutoring, and supporting her local blood drive. Her athletic teams provide a multitude of services to help the youth programs, like helping to maintain the youth softball/baseball fields, referee youth basketball games, and attending youth practices for positive peer influence.
Saela is heavily involved in her church and enjoys helping the elderly by raking leaves & shoveling snow. She also assists with her Vacation Bible School program. She participates in local outreach by volunteering at fundraising events such as the annual Spuds 'n More dinner. Through 4-H, she serves community members at an omelet brunch. Saela was also honored this past summer by being awarded Miss Fredericksburg 2024. In this position, she serves as a representative for the town of Fredericksburg and has enjoyed visiting local nursing homes, being involved with community youth events, and promoting her hometown. Agriculture to Saela means family, love, pride, hard work, responsible stewardship of land, a passion to provide the best possible future for generations to come, and a lifestyle built on integrity. She hopes to inspire other women in agriculture. Saela plans to attend a 4-year University to major in agribusiness and minor in agronomy. She is hopeful to continue her work on her family farm.
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