Locals fare well at State 4-H Roundup
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Ryan Bush, son of Anthony and Carla Bush, was recognized as the State Level II winner in the nutrition, health and fitness project. As a state winner, he received the Lee Medallion, silver bowl, a $1,000 college scholarship and a trip to National 4-H Congress.
National 4-H Congress is an educational, inspirational, fun-filled, comprehensive national leadership forum designed to expose youngsters to current leadership philosophy and research in critical areas such as agricultural, environment, community, families and communications. The conference will be held in November in Atlanta.
Joshua Moore, son of J.B. and Tressa Moore, was named the State Level I winner in the dairy project. Joshua received the Tennessee 4-H Foundation Horizon Award and a $500 college scholarship.
Emily Hobbs, daughter of Michael and Margaret Hobbs, was awarded the $1,000 Tennessee Rural Health Nursing Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded based on 4-H project work and academic achievements. Emily is a second-year student attending Motlow State Community College.
Eight other 4-H members also competed with portfolios and interviews in their respective projects. Those attending were: Bethany Bouldin, public speaking; Brittany Basham, personal development; Matthew Hibdon, personal development; Drew Milligan; nutrition, health and fitness; Lee-Allen Turner, beef; Samantha Southard, veterinary science; Jesse Paz, veterinary science and Erika Betschart, nutrition, health and fitness. Kim Milligan and Tressa Moore attended as 4-H volunteer leaders, along with 4-H agent Michael Barry.
Four hundred and fifty 4-H members across the state of Tennessee attended the yearly event held on the UT-Martin campus. During the 83rd Congress, 4-H?ers competed in project areas through interviews with UT specialists, volunteer leaders and business professionals.
Members had already submitted a portfolio consisting of project goals and accomplishments. Other events during the week consisted of a service project, breakout sessions, tour of UT-Martin departments, and Vol State ceremony.
The 2006 4-H Roundup and All-Star Conference provided several opportunities for All-Stars to fulfill the organization?s motto of service, as well as to be recognized for their contributions to their community over the past year.
Several All-Star awards were presented at the All-Star Assembly. The Warren County All-Stars were recognized as Central Region winners for their service projects completed during the past year.
Three Warren County 4-H members were also recognized by receiving the prestigious Vol State Award.
The purpose of the Vol Sate Award is to give deserved recognition to 4-H members and others on a statewide basis who have particularly outstanding records in project achievement, leadership and service in 4-H. The 4-H members must have completed the 11th or 12th grade and be an Honor Club and All-Star Member.
Drew Milligan, Bethany Bouldin and Brittany Basham, received the Vol State Award. The Vol State Award is the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H member may receive.
Joshua Moore also received recognition as a State 4-H photography winner. The top 10 photographs in the state were selected based on quality and message. The winning photographs were on display at Roundup and will be on permanent display at the Extension office.