By Faith Peppers
University of
Georgia
Georgia’s best 4-H’ers gathered to champion their program during
the 64th annual State 4-H Congress in Atlanta this week. And 49
individuals emerged as state project competition winners.
“This week, 251 young people showcased their outstanding efforts
in the ultimate project competition of Georgia 4-H,” said Roger
C. “Bo” Ryles, head of the state 4-H education program of the
University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences.
The 4-H members prepare portfolios and presentations of their
research and service in 49 project areas such as public
speaking, history, wildlife, horticulture and human development.
Expert judges evaluate their work and interview them on their
presentations and portfolios.
State winners
Here are this year’s state winners, projects and project donors,
listed by their home counties.
Bartow: Caleb Griner, outdoor
recreation, White Water; and Jacquelyn Forte, dog care and
training, Georgia Veterinary Medical Association.
Bulloch: Jarrett Fail, companion
animal science, Monroe Veterinary Clinic, the Georgia 4-H
Foundation, and Bill and Edna Sell.
Burke: Spencer Dixon, power and
energy, Chevron.
Carroll: Cassie Littleton,
flowers, shrubs and lawns, Georgia Development Authority.
Clarke: Charles Felton,
conservation of natural resources, Georgia Water Wise Council.
Clinch: Jennifer Flesher, bread,
Georgia 4-H Foundation.
Colquitt: Rebecca Loftis, target
sports, Callaway Foundation and the family of Col. James
Boddie.
Columbia: Anna Borke, performing
arts (general), Six Flags Over Georgia; and Hema Kondur,
textiles, merchandising and interiors, Georgia 4-H Foundation.
Coweta: Danielle Landrein,
consumer education, Sarah L. Huff Fund.
Crawford: Nate Harris, plant and
soil science, Georgia Plant Food Educational Society.
Crisp: Kathryn Leigh Buford,
international, Equifax.
Emanuel: Rebekah Bowen, pork
production, Georgia Pork Producers Association.
Evans: Abbey Mayfield, health,
Ms. Ellinore Nicholason, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Martin, North Fulton
Regional Hospital and Greater Atlanta Association of Diabetes
Educators.
Fayette: April Ford, housing and
environment, Bucky Cook.
Gordon: Matthew Salmon, food
safety and preservation, Tom and Mildred Coleman, Elizabeth
Andress and Gary and Rhonda Keve.
Gwinnett: Joelle Freeman,
performing arts (piano), Six Flags Over Georgia.
Glynn: Nathan Potts,
environmental science, Georgia 4-H Foundation.
Haralson: Amanda Turner, work
force preparation and career development, Randstad North
America.
Hart: Jessie Frye, forestry and
wood science, Mr. Bill Lott.
Jackson: Caroline Black, beef,
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, the Georgia 4-H Foundation and
the Homeport Farm Mart.
Jones: Brittny Smith, arts &
crafts, Marion Fisher and Brandie Rucks Park.
Lincoln: Kitty Ball, sports,
White Water.
Lowndes: Monica Glasscock,
festive foods for health, Publix SuperMarkets Charities; and
Matt Tucker, dairy foods, Georgia Agricultural Commodity
Commission for Milk.
Morgan: Shelby McLeod, general
recreation, Georgia Recreation and Parks Association; and Katie
Wibell, wildlife and marine science, Georgia Power.
Newton: Richie Knight, history,
Arch Smith and the Georgia 4-H Foundation.
Oconee: Rob Hibbs, sheep and meat
goats, Dr. and Mrs. James Williamson; Juanita Fair, safety,
Georgia 4-H Foundation; Leanna Brown, fashion review, Georgia
Master 4-H Club; and Patrick Savelle, dairy and milk science,
Mrs. Angela Broder Nemeth and the Georgia Department of
Agriculture.
Oglethorpe: Jenna Saxon,
communications, Georgia 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association; and
Jennifer Paul, fruits, vegetables and nuts, Meadows-Knox Family
Fund.
Pickens: Hamilton Buchanan,
poultry and egg science, Georgia 4-H Foundation.
Putnam: Ashley Cobbs, resource
management, Georgia Cooperative Council.
Rockdale: Nick Macie, entomology,
Georgia Pest Control Association and the UGA Entomology
Department.
Tattnall: Latoya Coker, human
development, GAE4-HA.
Taylor: Corey McCants, performing
arts (vocal), Six Flags Over Georgia.
Tift: Al Janelle, performing arts
(instrumental), Six Flags Over Georgia; and Drew Richardson,
computers, Georgia Power.
Toombs: Christopher Earls,
physical, biological and earth sciences, Georgia EMC.
Union: Beth Fox, horse, Georgia
Horse Council.
Wheeler: Cody Thomas, public
speaking, Georgia Farm Credit Association.
Wilcox: Kayla Rountree, food fast
and healthy, M.K. Curly Cook family.
Wilkinson: Erica Asbell,
photography, GEORGIA Magazine; and Andy Moseley, veterinary
science, Georgia Veterinary Medical Association.
(Faith Peppers is a news editor with the University of
Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.)
