Warren Countians ’round up’ 4-H awards
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The convergence was held July 23-27 at the University of Tennessee to recognize 4-H members for their outstanding project work and leadership accomplishments.
Seven Warren County members were named state winners in their respective projects and were awarded college scholarships.
Lindsey Clayton, daughter of Tish Watson and Kenny Clayton; and Lauren Lytle, daughter of Mark and Hilda Lytle, were recognized as the State Level I winners in the nutrition, health and fitness project.
Joshua Moore, son of J.B. and Tressa Moore, was recognized as a State Level I winner in the forestry, wildlife an fisheries project. Jesse Paz, daughter of Chris and Mary Jane Paz, was announced as a State Winner in the personal development project. As Level I winners, they each received a $500 college scholarship, as well as the Tennessee 4-H Foundation Horizon Award.
Level II State winners recognized during the event include Lee-Allen Turner, son of John and Terry Turner, beef project winner; Brittany Basham, daughter of Rodney and Tena Basham, consumer education/economics winner; and Erika Betschart, daughter of Tina Lassiter and Michael Betschart, food science winner. As state winners they received the Lee Medallion, a silver bowl, a $1000 college scholarship and a trip to National 4-H Congress.
Six other 4-H members also competed with portfolios and interviews in their respective projects. Those were Lindsey Honeycutt, food science; Matthew Hibdon, personal development; Samantha Southard, veterinary science; Shelby Rehberger, home horticulture/garden; Samantha Burchfield, companion animals; and Micah Collins, engineering/safety science.
Drew Milligan also attended as a past State Winner and delegate to National 4-H Congress. Kim Milligan and Tressa Moore attended as 4-H Volunteer Leaders along with 4-H Agent Michael Barry.
Four Warren County 4-H members were also recognized at Roundup by receiving the prestigious Vol State Award. Erika Betschart, Matthew Hibdon, Lee-Allen Turner and Lindsey Honeycutt received the state recognition. The Vol State Award is the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H member may receive. Following the Vol State Ceremony, new State 4-H Council members were installed. Joshua Moore was elected by the region to serve on the 2008 Council as a Junior Representative. He will meet throughout the year with the State 4-H staff to plan 4-H events.
Joshua Moore and Lindsey Clayton also received recognition as a State 4-H Photography winners. The Top Ten 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.