State winners named at 4-H Roundup
Mary Beth, daughter of Larry and Tammie Gribble, was recognized as the State Level II winner in the photography project. As a state winner she received the Lee Medallion, silver tray, a $1000 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 youth 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.
Erika Betschart, daughter of Tina Lassiter and Michael Betschart, was named the State Level I winner in the food science project. Erika received the Tennessee 4-H Foundation Horizon Award and a $500 college scholarship.
Emily Hobbs, daughter of Michael and Margaret Hobbs, was awarded the $1000 Tennessee Rural Health Nursing Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded based on 4-H project work and academic achievements. Emily will be attending Motlow State Community College in the fall.
Six 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; Ryan Bush, nutrition, health and fitness; and Lee-Allen Turner, beef.
Davey Britton, Emily Hobbs, Kristen Sharpe, and April Kirby attended as All Star members. Kim Milligan also attended as a 4-H Volunteer Leader.
Four hundred and fifty 4-H members across the state of Tennessee attended the yearly event hosted on the University of Tennessee Knoxville Campus. During the 82nd 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 trip to DollyWood, breakout sessions, tour of UT Knoxville departments, All Star recognition banquet and Vol State ceremony.
A Warren County 4-H member was also recognized Thursday night at Roundup 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.
Ryan Bush, son of Anthony and Carla Bush, received the Vol State Award at Roundup. The Vol State Award is the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H member may receive.
Emily Hobbs, Mary Beth Gribble, Ryan Bush and Joshua Moore also received recognition as State 4-H Photography winners. The photographs 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.