4-H Project Achievement is a cornerstone in the Georgia 4-H program and its premiere public speaking and demonstration contest. This event provides an out-of-county educational experience and gives recognition for outstanding accomplishments in 4-H work. 4-H'ers who have been selected as county winners in various 4-H projects available to Cloverleaf 4-H members compete with other county winners in their district for district honors.
On Saturday, Jan. 22, 49 local fifth and sixth grade students boarded two school buses and traveled to Georgia Highlands College to represent our county at the 4-H Cloverleaf District Project Achievement Contest. Project categories range from Agricultural Awareness, Performing Arts, and Outdoor Survival Skills to Veterinary Science. Some project categories had over 20 participants competing.There were 10 counties represented at this event, with 331 youth competing and an estimated 750 parents in attendance.
4-H’ers participated at a county level competition during 4-H In-School Educational Meetings during the month of November. In December, county winners were given a letter of invitation to advance to the district level competition. Many hours of preparation from county extension staff, parents and participating youth went into this event.
Cooperative Extension Staff Julia Willingham, Caleb Millican, Roberta Pepper, and Patrick Peterson completed a range of tasks from judging to overseeing food demonstrations. Northwest 4-H District Board Members Avery Cross, Jenna Dekich, Jake Brown, and Rori Pepper presided over the final assembly.Teen Leaders McKinley Pepper, Chloe Hutchins, Katie Wagner, Abigail Eaker, Ceci Ward, and Rion Peterson also served as community service leaders, hall monitors and carnival helpers.
All youth attending are congratulated for their success and for representing Catoosa County well. 4-H’ers competing and their categories are as follows:
Cassie Bevil Arts4th Place
Rain Kachel Cat Care 6th Place
Ella GilesCompanion Animal Science3rd Place
Paisley SherwoodCompanion Animal Science2nd Place
Emran SelimovicComputer Information Technology 3rd Place
Aly Varner Computer Information Technology 5th Place
Olivia DebterCrafts3rd Place
Zoey Martel Crafts3rd Place
Chevy Dove Current People and Events2nd Place
Aaron BlevinsDog Care and Training2nd Place
Quinn BrantleyDog Care and Training 1st Place
Kaylii KellettDog Care and Training 6th Place
Vallie ReevesEntomology1st Place
Zane Horne Environmental Science3rd Place
Tyler WatsonEnvironmental Science1st Place
Alex DodsonFood Fare 2nd Place
Brynlie Weber Food Fare1st Place
Izzy DonnellyFruits, Vegetables, and Nuts1st Place
Dalton Boss General Recreation 6th Place
Landon Crawford General Recreation 3rd Place
Emina MehmedovicHealth 6th Place
Ella Meller Health 5th Place
Allie O’DonnellHealth 2nd Place
Angelina PereiraHealth 3rd Place
Teagan CowlesHerpetology2nd Place
Summer TalleyHistoric Place and Events5th Place
Logan Wallin Historic People5th Place
Evan Wills Historic People4th Place
Yogi Patel Horse4th Place
Caris Rich Human Development1st Place
Vivien KwonInternational1st Place
Ayush SharmaInternational5th Place
Kristiana VazquezInternational6th Place
Henry IngleMarine and Coastal Ecology 4th Place
Macy SatterfieldMarine and Coastal Ecology 2nd Place
Whitney WeisbergMarine and Coastal Ecology 1st Place
Evan SeelyPaleontology1st Place
Anna McKissick Performing Arts1st Place
Eli RymerPoultry Science 1st Place
Aaliyah HillPublic Speaking2nd Place
Lila FaithSheep and Meat Goats 1st Place
Dre AndersonSports Individual5th Place
Izzy FoxSports Individual4th Place
Madelyn Kubler Sports Team7th Place
Eli Pepper Sports Team2nd Place
Bryson WheelusSports Team3rd Place
Addison Wilson Sports Team1st Place
Jeb WatkinsTarget Sports4th Place
Emma Brandes Workforce Preparation 5th Place
For more information on 4-H programs and activities, please contact the Catoosa County Cooperative Extension at (706) 935-4211 or follow on Facebook at Catoosa 4-H.
