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On Thursday, June 24, five 4-Hers from Halifax County participated in the Northeast District Activity Day held at Nash Community College. More than 200 4-Hers from the district gave presentations on the topic of their choice.
Youth in the 4-H Presentation Contest prepare and deliver a 5-12 minute demonstration, illustrated talk, or creative performance for an audience and panel of three expert judges.
Naomi Hazelton, a member of the Scotland Neck 4-H Club, was Halifax’s youngest participant. Hazelton was one of approximately 50 “Cloverbuds” that gave presentations in a non-competitive setting. Hazelton’s presentation on “Egg”citing Eggs won the judges over.
Jesse Richardson won silver with his presentation on solar power in the Electric Category for 11-13 year olds. Kyle Richardson won bronze for his presentation in the Livestock Category on goat care in the 11-13 age division. Both brothers are members of the Hollister Hay Handlers 4-H Club.
Cooper Aycock, a member of the Huckleberry Swamp 4-H Club, won gold for his presentation on rain barrels in 9-10 age group for Soil, Water and the Environment. Lynley Liles won gold in the 9-10 division of Forestry and Wildlife for her presentation on red wolves. Liles is a member of the Tuff Riders 4-H Club. Jesse Richardson, Cooper Aycock and Lynley Liles all qualify to compete at the state level during 4-H Congress July 20th in Raleigh.
Throughout the processes 4-Her’s gained skills including research, goal-setting, organization and oral presentation as well as increase knowledge in one of 38 subject-matter areas sponsored by the program.
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