4-H’ers compete in Project Achievement

Emanuel County 4-H co-hosted 4th, 5th, and 6th grade 4-H’ers from 11 counties on March 16, for the annual Cloverleaf Project Achievement competition held at Metter Middle School. Emanuel County was represented by 26 competing 4-H’ers, 10 Teen Leaders and 15 adult volunteers.

Twenty-three of the contestants placed among the top three in their respective project area. Emanuel County’s first place winners were Harper Ware – Veterinary Science, RJ Brown – Historic People, Emma Claxton – Beef, Hadley Claxton – Robotics, Kynlie Claxton – Beef, Drake Clements – Robotics, Sony Huyhn – Historic People, Adamarie Moran-Espanoza – Historic Places and Events, Charlotte Lanier – Historic People, Odessa Scott – Rabbits, Marley Stewart – Herpetology, August Street – Historic Places and Events, Cayleigh Taylor – Horse, Eli Vaughn – Forestry and Wood Science, Brandtley Wheeler – Geology, Addi Rae Robertson – Horse, Kaylee Screws – Workforce Preparation and Career Development, Abi Torpy – Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts, and Ashlyn Turner – Performing Arts – Instrumental. Second place winners were Benton Harry – Human Development, Preston Claxton – Forestry and Wood Science, and Easton Milbee – Geology. Third place winner was Izzy Mulrooney – Individual Sports. Also recognized for Honorable Mention in their project areas were Benton Bishop – Team Sports, Haley Brantley – Herpetology, and Blane Hutcheson – Historic Places and Events.

The Project Achievement competition offers something for just about everyone. From Bicycle to Workforce Preparation and Career Development, there are 63 different categories. Fifty-seven projects include oral presentations. Six projects have special presentations including three performing arts categories, a sewing presentation, and foods labs presenting a no-cook snack. 4-H’ers pick a project area of interest, research the topic, prepare a demonstration, and then share their presentation with others.

4-H provides fun, exciting, and educational events year-round for all youth in grades 4-12. For more information about the Emanuel County 4-H Club and how you can get involved, contact Emanuel County Extension by calling (478) 237-1226 or visit the office located at 129 N. Anderson Drive in Swainsboro.

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