4-H Project Achievement Contest

Southwest District 4-H Cloverleaf Project Achievement was held Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Willie J. Williams Middle School in Moultrie, Georgia. Decatur County 4-H’ers competed against sixteen counties and 250 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. Hutto Elementary School QUEST 4^th graders and Grace Christian Academy 4^th and 5^th grade 4-H’ers competed in the Thursday evening contest.

Competitors representing Decatur County 4-H were Noor Abueisheh, 1^st place in Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts; Tammy Benter, 2^nd place in Photography/Videography; Ethan Boyett, 1^st place in Environmental Science; Emily Brock, 2^nd place in Marine & Coastal Ecology; Emeri Brown, 2^nd place in Marine & Coastal Ecology; Sutton Carlisle, 3^rd place in Dog Care & Training; Harrison Chastain, 3^rd place Engineering & Mechanics; Anniston Dodd, 1^st place Individual Sports; James Donaldson, 1^st place Photography/Videography; Rosamund Glenn, 2^nd place in Historic People; Charlie Griffin, 1^st place in Team Sports; Kirksey Bell Hayes, 1^st place in Veterinary Science; Olivia Head, 1^st place in Marine & Coastal Ecology; Thomas Hufstetler, 2^nd place in Veterinary Science; Kaylee Kale, 1^st place in Wildlife; Samuel Keel, 2^nd place in Poultry; Adalyn Logue, 1^st place in Herpetology; Grayson Lokey, 1^st place in Paleontology; Maci Lynn, 1^st place in Swine; Christopher Moore, 2^nd place in Herpetology; Sampson Moye, 1^st place in Companion Animal Science; Griffin Roach, 2^nd place in Team Sports; Jackson Sapp, 4^th place in Poultry; Olivia Sapp, 1^st place in Current People & Events; Aubrey Smith, 1^st place in Agriculture Awareness; Sawyer Vickers, 1^st place in Dog Care & Training; Alejandro Villegas, 1^st place in Entomology; Ava Williams, 1^st place in Dog Care & Training; Korvyn Williams, 1^st place in Engineering & Mechanics; and Ayden Wolford, 1^st place in Paleontology.

Decatur County Extension staff worked in-class with Mrs. Brandi Deal, Mrs. Kaylee Ketner and Ms. Janet Brock and their students to help with the Project Achievement process. In preparation for the contest and to highlight their public speaking skills, students prepared with speeches and visual aids participated in County Exhibition Days for parents, teachers and family members.

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.