4-H News
Anna Burgess

This past weekend, eleven 4- H'ers traveled to Athens to compete in the State 4-H & FFA

Dairy Judging Competition. Junior Competitors were: Irene Dieteman, Tyler Gearheart, Jessica Herrmann, Jaymee Moore and Tabitha Trent. Senior Competitors were: Charlotte Davis, Danielle Dieteman, Kyle Gearheart, Cierra Joyner, Becca Rich and Melissa White.

The junior participants had to place five sets of cows and then give reasons on one set. Seniors had to also place five sets of cows but they had to talk 3 sets. Talking a class, or giving reason on it is when the individual goes into a room with a judge and in a clear, professional manner states the reasons why they placed the cows in the order they did. All reasons should be memorized upon presentation.

The typical teams that compete in dairy judging come from counties with a large dairy industry who have been judging for years. Being most of these kids first time ever really looking at a cow, they were at a disadvantage. However, you would have never known last Saturday was their first go round. Our junior team came in 5th place and our senior team brought home 4th place honors. Jessica Herrmann was recognized as the 3rd highest scoring junior in the state!! There were 11 counties represented at the event. If you see any of these students, please congratulate them. They all worked extremely hard and it paid off. They did an outstanding job representing Jenkins County.

The 4-H Project SAFE (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) Shotgun Team has been practicing for weeks for the district match this Saturday, April 21. The District Competition will be hosted by Jenkins County at Hanging Rock Plantation. Students participating in the district qualifying match are: Trey Black, Matthew Boulineau, Lauren Bragg, Steven Brantley, Taylor Brinson, Will Brinson, Blais Chance, Callie Dailey, Mason Davis, Tiller Gay, C.J. Green, Dylan Hargrove, Dustin Hendley, Clarke Jenkins, Cody Johnson, Paige Johnson, Thomas Joyner, Tyler Kirkland, Jake Knight, Jacob Lindsey, Derek McLeod, Jared Orvin, Levi Proctor, Matthew Rocker, Race Weathersby, Trevor Weathersby, Colton Wilkerson, and Dallas Wilson.

Our annual 4-H Awards Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, so please mark your calendars. If you are part of the entertainment, DO NOT forget to come in during your scheduled times and practice. There is a lot for you to learn! If you need to come in, you will have gotten a letter in the mail. Parents- if your child has been selected to participate please try and get them to their practices. There are only 3-4 practices and it will be worth the effort. If your child will NOT be able to participate, please let us know.

Seniors- Senior Conference at Jekyll Island is scheduled for April 27-29. We have 13 high school students registered to attend. This will be a non-stop, funfilled weekend for all!

If you signed up for camp this summer, your second payment is due. Please stop by and pay on your balance as soon as possible. Camp will be here before you know it! Have a great week!