The Marshall County 4-H Communications Contest was held March 22nd at the Marshall County Extension Office. Nine youth gave presentations on a wide variety of subjects. Participants are advised to choose a topic that interests them so they can convey their excitement about the subject to the audience. 4-Hers from Central Elementary, North and South Marshall Middle Schools, Home School, and Marshall County High School participated in this year’s contest.
In the 4-H Communications Contest, students compete by age in speeches and by topic in demonstrations. At the county contest, Baella Morgan (12 Year Old Speech) and Ashlynn Kegel (15 Year Old Speech) competed in the Speech categories. Those who gave a demonstration included Morgan Westerfield (Crafts/Photography), Zoey Ramsey (Science & Natural Resources), Anna Dittman (Animal Science) Olivia Tapscott & Larissa Holt (Junior Team), Courtney Phillips (General), and Erin Albertson (Science, Engineering & Technology—Senior).
Based on the Danish ribbon system, participants received a blue, red, or white ribbon depending on the quality of their presentation. All nine youth qualified for the Purchase 4-H Communications Day Contest scheduled for April 22nd in Carlisle County.
The event could not be held without the help and service of community and 4-H volunteers. Judges for this year’s contest were Dianna Angle, Lynn Hicks, and Carol Bridges. Room Hosts were Andrew Edmiston and Nathan Tapscott with Callie Bridges serving as Time Keeper. Tabulation and registration volunteers included Debi Dawdy, Jody Morgan, Deanna Salyers, Glen Kinder, Nick Burroughs, and Michele York.
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. To learn more about 4-H, contact Lena D. Mallory, Marshall County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, at 527-3285.
County 4-H Communications Contest Picture: (L-R Front Row) Anna Dittman, Courtney Phillips, Olivia Tapscott, Larissa Holt, and Morgan Westerfield. (L-R Back Row) Ashlynn Kegel, Zoey Ramsey, Erin Albertson, and Baella Morgan.