Floyd County 4-H Wins at District Competition; 1 Moves on to State Congress

Floyd County 4-H Wins at District Competition; 1 Moves on to State Congress

Local 4-H Members compete and win big in: Performing Arts; Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors; and Hospitality, Tourism, and Food Industry Management

For immediate release:

Almost 500 7th through 12th grade youth from over 30 counties gathered at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, GA for the Northwest District Project Achievement (DPA). Floyd County was represented by eleven youth in various project areas. Floyd County 4-H also was honored to have Kylan Ferrel complete his term as the Northwest District Vice President.

Those participating in DPA are able to refine their leadership, research, and public speaking skills while competing to continue to the state level. In addition to the soft skills developed, youth are able to gain a deep understanding about their selected project area.

One senior (9^th-12^th grade) winner from each of the project area will receive Master 4-H’er status at Georgia 4-H State Congress in Atlanta, GA this summer. Tabitha Smith will continue on to State Congress to represent Floyd County 4-H in July.

Floyd County Representatives include:

• Lee Donahue (Darlington)-4^th place in Sports
• Ashlyn Farmer (Model High) -2^nd place in Performing Arts – Dance
• Kylan Ferrell (Darlington)-5^th place in Performing Arts - Vocal
• Vernessa Lucas (Pepperell Middle)-5^th place in Health
• Abby Moon (Model High)-2^nd place in Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors
• Joe Rutledge (Rome High)-3^rd place in Environmental Science
• Easton Selman (Darlington) – 2^nd. Place Food Lab: Better Breakfast
• Emma Selman (Darlington)-3^rd place in International
• Eva Singh (Model High)-3^rd place in General Recreation
• Finley Smith (Georgia Cyber Academy)-4^th place in Food Lab: Festive Foods for Health
• Tabitha Smith (Georgia Cyber Academy) -1^st place in Hospitality, Tourism, and Food Industry Management

Georgia 4-H empowers youth to become true leaders by developing necessary life skills, positive relationships and community awareness. As the largest youth leadership organization in the state, 4-H reaches more than 242,000 people annually through the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offices and 4-H facilities. For more information, visit georgia4h.org or contact your local Floyd County Extension office at 706-295-6210.