Cloverleaf Team members and coaches, L-R: Gunnar McNair, Preston Day, Bryan Doss, Corbin Keaton, Luke Robertson, Jacey Murray, Gavin Hughes, Skye Clements. Coaches L-R: Sam Hughes, Charles Wiggins
Members of the Decatur County 4-H Archery Team participated in the 4-H Target Challenge Weekend at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on April 30, 2022.
Over 500 archers from across the state were present at the match. Representing Decatur County 4-H were Cloverleaf team members Luke Robertson, Corbin Keaton, Jacey Murray, Bryan Doss, Skye Clements, Gunnar McNair, Gavin Hughes and Preston Day (4th-6th graders). Autumn Wiggins participated in the Junior division (7th & 8th grade). Miles DeRocco competed in the Senior Compound Bow division.
On the right is 4-H archer, Miles DeRocco
Autumn Wiggins, Junior division archer
Team members have been practicing twice weekly since October 2021 in preparation for the state contest. 4-H’ers, parents and coaches have put much time and effort into being good representatives of Decatur County. This opportunity would not be possible without the dedication and hard-work of volunteer coaches, Charles Wiggins and Sam Hughes.
The 4-H Archery Program is a part of the Georgia 4-H Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education Program (S.A.F.E.). Project S.A.F.E. is an active program, attractive to youth and adult audiences. The program is curriculum based and designed to assist young people in personal development, establish a personal environmental ethic and explore life-long vocational and avocational activities. The program uses experiential learning and positive interactions with youth and adult role models to help young people develop self-concept, self-assurance and a positive self-image. Teamwork, cooperation, self-responsibility and character are among the many life skills gained by participating in the S.A.F.E program which is sponsored by the Georgia 4-H Foundation.
4-H is the youth program of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. For more information about Decatur County 4-H, please contact the Decatur County Extension Office at 229-248-3033.
