By TAMARA ROBERTSON
Cottonwood District
4-H members from across Ellis County gathered on Sunday, March 2, to showcase their performing arts and communication skills during the annual 4-H Day event.
This special day offers a unique platform for 4-H members to demonstrate their knowledge and build important life skills, such as public speaking, decision-making, and teamwork.
The event emphasizes the power of communication as participants deliver presentations on various project work they have undertaken throughout the year.
Categories for presentations are as follows: demonstrations, project talks, speeches, skits, music performances, readings, and more, highlighting the diverse talents and interests of 4-H members.
Participants are encouraged to practice and sharpen their public speaking skills in the supportive environment that 4-H Day provides. It also provides a valuable opportunity for young people to develop confidence, improve their presentation abilities, and share their accomplishments with others.
In addition to showcasing their skills, 4-H members also learn the importance of responsibility and time management as they prepare for the event. After their presentation the judges offer constructive feedback, helping participants grow and set goals for future success.
Those members receiving a Regional Blue designation are eligible to represent Ellis County at the Regional 4-H Day event, with members from Trego, Phillips, and Rooks Counties.
Results from the Ellis County event are as follows:
Skit
Regional Blue— Buckeye Jr Farmers 4-H Club
Model Meeting
Regional Blue— Buckeye Jr Farmers 4-H Club
Junior Demonstrations / Illustrated Talks
Regional Blue— Jessa T.– GJ
Intermediate Demonstrations / Illustrated Talks
Regional Blue— Layne H. - BJF
Regional Blue — Karci K. - BJF
Blue— Alaina Y. – BJF
Blue— Josiah C. - GJ
Blue— Audrey Y. – BJF
Red — Emily D. – BJF
Intermediate Public Speaking
Red — Gunner G. – ES
Senior Public Speaking
Regional Blue— Marisa W. – GH
Regional Blue — Keeli K. – BJF
1st Reg. Alt. Blue — Esther N. – VV
2nd Reg. Alt. Blue — Ella N. - VV
Intermediate ARI (Application, Resume & Interview)
Top Blue— Brynlee W. - BJF
Blue— Jadon C. – GJ
Junior Project Talk
Regional Blue— Ethan Y. – BJF
Intermediate Project Talks
Regional Blue — Braelyn D. -BJF
Junior Readings
Regional Blue — Addy H. – BJF
Regional Blue — Brylie G.– BJF
Intermediate Readings
Regional Blue— Brynlee W. – BJF
Regional Blue— Audrey Y. – BJF
1st Reg. Alt. Blue — Emma D. – GH
2nd Reg. Alt. Blue — Layne H. – BJF
Red — Jadon C. – GJ
Red — Josiah C. - GJ
Junior Music
Regional Blue — Brylie G.– BJF – Piano Solo
Intermediate Music
Regional Blue—Emma D. – GH - Piano Solo
Reg. Alt. Blue— Jessa F. - BJF - Piano Solo
Blue— Josiah C. – GJ - Piano Solo
Blue— Jessa F. - BJF - Instrumental Solo
Senior Music
Regional Blue — Lily D. – GH - Piano Sol
Tamara Robertson is the 4-H Youth Development Agent with K-State Research and Extension, in the Cottonwood Extension District. For more information on this article or other 4-H Youth Development resources, email Tamara at [email protected] or call Cottonwood Extension District – Ellis County Office at 785-628-9430.