Photo caption: Back L-R: Brooklyn Toliver, Corbin Keaton, Scott Ross Hayes, Ja’Ree Thomas, Amberly Griner, Valeria Aguilar, Jacey Murray, Avery Vickers, Griffin Deen
Middle L-R: Kenley Harrell, Delanie Morehouse, Lauryn Rambo, Leigha Anderson, Madelyn Cohen, Sydney Williamson, Margaret Chastain, Bentley Hyatt, Kenan Williams
Front L-R: Brandon Thornton, Kathy Lai, Amerie McLendon, Calhie Jane Rentz, Lainee Oliver, Aubree Cloud, Maggie Miller, Skye Clement, Quinn Moore, Elliott English, Carson Davidson
Not pictured: Grayson Lokey
Southwest District 4-H Cloverleaf Project Achievement was held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Mossy Creek Middle School in Kathleen, Georgia. Decatur County 4-H’ers competed against twenty-five counties and over 300 students in various project areas.
Students participating in 4-H Project Achievement investigate a topic and prepare a demonstration or “illustrated talk” with posters and props. Scores are based on fluidity, presentation skills, and knowledge of the subject. Bainbridge Middle School, Hutto Elementary School and Grace Christian Academy 4th, 5th and 6th grade 4-H’ers competed in the Saturday contest.
Competitors representing Decatur County 4-H were Valeria Aguilar, Rabbits-2nd place, Kenley Harrell, Marine and Coastal Ecology – 2nd place, Amberly Griner, Swine – 2nd place, , Maggie Miller, Vet Science – 3rd place, Brooklyn Toliver, Interior Design – 2nd place, Lainee Oliver, Team Sports – 1st place, Bentley Hyatt, Cat Care – 3rd place, Scott Ross Hayes, Sheep and Meat Goats – 1st place, Sydney Williamson, Poultry – 2nd place, Amerie McLendon, Cat Care – 2nd place, Calhie Jane Rentz, Horse-3rd place, Aubree Cloud, Arts-1st place, Carson Davidson, Individual Sports-4th place, Corbin Keaton, Entomology-2nd place, Lauryn Rambo, Dairy Foods-1st place, Griffin Deen, Marine and Coastal Ecology-4th place, Kenan Williams, Geology-2nd place, Delanie Morehouse, Dog Care and Training-4th place, Jacey Murray, Herpetology-1st place, Avery Vickers, General Recreation-2nd place, Margaret Chastain, Health-1st place, Skye Clements, Freshwater Fish and Shellfish-1st, Madelyn Cohen, Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts-2nd place, Quinn Moore, Target Sports-1st place, Elliott English, Food for Health and Sport-1st place, Grayson Lokey, Rabbits-1st place, Brandon Thornton, Robotics-2nd place, Ja’Ree Thomas, Current People and Events, 1st place, Leigha Anderson, Flowers, Shrubs and Lawns-1st place and Kathy Lai, Plant and Soil Science.
Georgia 4-H is preparing the next generation of leaders through 4-H Project Achievement. 4-H Project Achievement helps youth perform better in school related tasks, become self-directed learners and contributing members of society and creates work ready young adults. Through the 4-H Project Achievement process youth explore an area of interest, gain knowledge and skills in the area and prepare presentations and evidence of learning. This process builds not only skills related to the Georgia Standards of Excellence, but those directly related to Work Ready Georgia.
4-H Project Achievement, an annual competition, is a cornerstone in the Georgia 4-H program and serves to showcase the work and success of 4-H members. For more information about Decatur County 4-H activities and events, please call the UGA Decatur County Extension/4-H office at 248-3033.
