4-H Project Achievement is a cornerstone in the Georgia 4-H program, as well as its premiere public speaking and demonstration contest. The purpose of this event is to provide an out-of-county educational experience and to give recognition for outstanding accomplishments in 4-H work. 4-H’ers who have been selected as county winners in the various 4-H activities and projects available to Cloverleaf 4-H members compete with other county winners in their district for district honors.
On Saturday, January 22nd, 32 local 5th and 6th grade students boarded a school bus and traveled to Georgia Highlands College to represent our county at the 4-H Cloverleaf District Project Achievement Contest. Project categories range from Agricultural Awareness, Performing Arts, and Ocean Ecology to Veterinary Science. There were 13 counties represented at this event, with 478 youth competing and an estimated 1000 parents in attendance.
4-H’ers participated at a county level competition during 4-H In-School Educational Meetings during the month of November. In December, county winners were given a letter of invitation to advance to the district level competition. Many hours of preparation from county extension staff, parents and participating youth went into this event.
Adult Volunteer leaders Bob Farrow, Logan Brasher and Matt Hicks served as judges alongside of Cooperative Extension Staff Rebecca Thomas and Susan Locklear. Teen leaders Matthew Pace and Candace Bishop also served as judges for this event. Teen leaders Amber Uptain, Quinten Brasher and Callan Hamby also served as office workers, hall monitors and carnival helpers. 4-H Northwest District Board of Directors member, Victoria Hall, who is also a local 4-Her, presided over the opening assembly.
All youth attending are congratulated for their success and for representing Chattooga County well.
4-H’ers competing and their categories are as follows:
Avery Anderson Crafts 1st Place Lexi Bailey Food for the Family 1st Place Aiden Brock History Zoe Brooks General Recreation Hayden Chandler Using Water Wisely Faith Coalson Between Meal Snacks 1st Place Kendra Conner Crafts Jackson Copeland General Science Ashliegh Davis Sports Lindsey Dover Horse William Duncan Sports 1st Place Brody Dye Wildlife Laurie Gentry Performing Arts Vocal Rose Gipson Rabbits Hunter Hughes Cat Care Ariel Hughes Horse 2nd Place Hensley Hughes International Tyler Hunt Target Sports 1st Place John Hunter Agricultural Awareness 2nd Place Chasity Massey Crafts Taylor Melton Ocean Ecology Logan Money Ocean Ecology 3rd Place Jay Muhammed Bicycle 1st Place Mekenzie Parker Performing Arts Vocal 2nd Place Kelsie Pence Performing Arts Vocal Madison Rabun Performing Arts Vocal Sydney Smith Conservation 1st Place Hamp Thomas Geology 1st Place Cydnee Thoreson Veterinary Science 2nd Place Lorin Walraven Flowers, Shrubs & Lawns 3rd Place Keona Westbrooks Performing Arts Vocal Kaley Wright Rabbits
For more information on 4H programs and activities, contact the
Chattooga County Extension Office at 706-857-0744
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