It is an annual event that our 4-H members look forward to each year, District Activity Day. This is a day where the best of the best of Robeson County youth who have competed in Public Speaking, Presentations, and Entertains can compete against the best of the best from others in our 15 county district. This year the event was held in Biscoe and East Montgomery High School.
We had 9 youth who competed to see who would be the best in the district. All did a fantastic job competing against other youth in their age divisions. Maurice Williams and Rachel Jhala represented our county in 4-H Entertains. Reece, who is part of the Lightening Electric Club and the "Dirty Rascals" Junior Master Gardener Club sang for the audience while Rachel, who is a member of the Horsin' Around 4-H Club and the "Dirty Rascals" Junior Master Gardener Club, performed a dance native to her homeland of India.
We had three youth representing Robeson County in Public Speaking. Camry Ocean, of the Voices in Praise 4-H club and Elizabeth Keenum of the Inspirational Youth Leaders 4-H club, and Michicko Hill also of the Inspirational Youth Leaders 4-H Club. Machicko competed in the 9-10 year old age division while Elizabeth and Camry went head to head in the 11-13 year old age division.
We had four youth who gave presentations. Presentations are similar to public speeches except the youth demonstrate doing something and have original visual aids (posters or PowerPoint presentations). Megan Hurst of the Horsin' Around 4-H Club and "Dirty Rascals" Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club, gave a presentation on Ballet in the highly competitive Expressive Arts division. Dillon McCartney, a member of the "Dirty Rascals" Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club. tried his hand at making Grow Cards, a recylcing project, for the Soil and Water Conservation division. Cierra and Bridget Buckman, who are members at large, took a team approach and showed the crowd how to make a simple cheesecake in the Dairy Division.
During the assembly after the awards everyone gathered in the auditorium and waited with baited breath as we got ready to announce the results. First a few examples of the incredible Entertains acts for which Rachel Jhala was chosen to preform for everyone. Then down to business. Cierra and Bridget received the gold medal in the senior division of dairy. Dillon McCartney received a silver medal for his hard work. Michicko took home gold for her speech, while Camry edged out Elizabeth. They took home gold and silver respectively.
We need to congratulate our youth for all their hard work and thank their parents and volunteers who supported them as well. Emma Hill. Mr. and Mrs Charles Kennum, Marilyn Merriett, Michelle and Kayleigh Buckman, Kasum Jhala, Gwen Rogers and Jane Hurst accompanied the group to help support our youth also. It would not have been as successful without their help and support.
Up next for these top youth in the state competition in Raleigh during the week of 4-H Congress. Stay tuned as we practice with our youth and get them ready for the top competition to name the best of the best.
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