Numerous individuals honored at awards banquet

Some 400 of Warren County’s most outstanding 4-H’ers, sponsors and volunteer leaders were recently honored at the 2003 4-H Awards Banquet held May 23 at the Civic Center. Awards were presented to the Most Outstanding junior, junior high and senior high 4-H’ers along with Volunteer Leader and Family of the Year.

Receiving special awards were Joshua Moore, most outstanding junior 4-H’er; Evan Pearsall, outstanding junior high 4-H’er; Michael Moore, Level II outstanding senior high 4-H’er Level II and Mary Beth Gribble, Level I outstanding senior high 4-H member.

Outstanding volunteer leader was Tressa Moore with the Larry and Tammie Gribble family being chosen as the 4-H Family of the Year.

Other awards were presented to the top three 4-H members in each grade division with junior awards going to Lindsey Clayton, Lauren Lytle and McCain Smock. Junior high top three included Drew Milligan, Erika Betschart and Lee-Allen Turner. Senior high top three were presented to Garrett Martin, Emily Hobbs and Davey Britton.

Three 4-H clubs were also recognized for participation, enthusiasm and involvement in 4-H club meetings by being presented Club of the Year awards. Given Club of the Year honors were Mrs. Crain’s fourth-grade class and Mrs. Mason’s fifth-grade class at Hickory Creek Elementary, as well as Mrs. Bess’ sixth-grade class at Morrison. Most Outstanding Secretary Award was Lauren Lytle, a student at Bobby Ray; with the Officer Team Award going to Mrs. Reep’s fourth-grade officers at Hickory Creek.

Over 300 club members were presented the local 100 percent award for participating in every local contest held during the school year. Several were awarded pins and medals for accomplishments in project work.

Receiving special recognition was Eastside fourth-grader McCain Smock, who designed the winning 4-H poster. She was presented a T-shirt featuring her design that will be used throughout the coming year for 4-H promotional activities. Joshua Moore was also honored as a district and state 4-H poster winner. Other 4-H’ers given credit for their county winning 4-H posters were Lauren Lytle, Bobby Ray; Joshua Moore, Warren County Middle School; Bridget Jones, Hickory Creek; and Erick Betschart, WCMS.

Dairy poster winners were Shelby Noland, overall winner, Eastside; Joshua Moore, WCMS; Kaitlyn Patterson, Boyd; Garrett Martin, WCHS and Lou Christian, Dibrell.

Trophies were also presented to County 4-H Photo Search winners: Joshua Moore, WCMS; Kailey Kominos, Hickory Creek; Kassidy Kominos, Hickory Creek; Ken Clayton, Hickory Creek; Garrett Martin, WCHS; Mary Beth Gribble, WCHS; Tia Merritt, Boyd; Kristina Tigue, Hickory Creek; Layla Jacobs, Centertown; Drew Milligan, WCMS.

A highlight of the event was the presentation of the 4-H “Wall of Fame” of past state winners who attended National 4-H Congress. Past photos of the winners were displayed with delegates recognized for their accomplishments.

The photos will also be on display at the 4-H office for viewing.