Seventy-five Pierce County 4-H students gathered recently at Bacon County Middle/High School to compete in the District Project Achievement competition.
These Pierce County students, ranging from 4th to 6th grade, created original speeches and presentations on a wide array of topics of their choice. Their hard work and dedication led to an extraordinary day of learning, growth, and success.
This event marked a significant achievement for Pierce County 4-H, as the county not only excelled in individual presentations but also took home an impressive sweep of awards.
Pierce County won all county awards, making it a proud day for the entire community, and also county earned first place in the following categories: Most Participants at the Contest, Most Improved Participation, Highest Percentage of School Participation (based on school population) and Highest Percentage of Winners “We are beyond proud of our students, teachers and parents,” said Billie Ann King, Pierce’s 4-H County Extension Agent. “This great accomplishment is due to the dedication of our 5th and 6th grade teachers and 4-H leaders, who always prioritize our children’s learning. Providing 4-H opportunities to every child is essential, and the rewards of such programs are lifelong for every student involved.”
“Pierce County’s achievement at the competition is a testament to the hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment of all those involved,” said 4H Program Assistant Carrie Carter. “We applaud all of the Pierce County students who participated and congratulate them for their exceptional efforts and accomplishments. With a strong foundation like this, we can only expect even greater successes from these young leaders in the future!” Blackshear Elementary School First place: Lily Kate Walker – Agriculture Awareness, Khloe Sallet – Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts, Nadia Yasiji – General Science, Maddox Carter – Geology, Braelyn Coldren – Poultry, Kaley Brook Boatright – Rabbits, Nicolas Seifert – Historic Places and Events.
Second place: Hunter Short – General Science, Madison Ross – Safety, Gabe Aldridge – Sports – Team, Tyler Culp – Current People, Places and Events Third place: Leeria Moody – Dog Care and Training, Noah McDuffie – Computer Information Technology, Liam Martinez – Engineering and Mechanics.
Honorable Mention: Anzleigh Kirkendall.
Pierce County Homeschool First place: Elias Boatright – Beef, Micah Gilleon – Historic People.
Midway Elementary School First place: Cayden Perrott – Art, Emma Sergent – Performing Arts – Instrumental, Kayla Sergent - Performing Arts – Instrumental, Darcy Kicklighter – Sports – Team.
Second place: Rosa Badillo – Companion Animals.
Third place: Kambria Wagner – Horse.
Honorable Mention: Evelyn Strader – Historic People, Aris Harwood – Historic Places and Events, Georgia Baker – Horse and Mary Eliza Barber - Wildlife.
Pierce County Middle School First place: Patrick Wagner – Beef, Zamaya Williams – Clothing and Textiles, Bethany Heath – Creative Stitchery, Maci Phillips – Dairy, Irene Sanchez – Entomology, Madeleine Brandon – General Recreation, Maddi Wall – Horse, Riley Ruis – Interior Design, Ryder Thrift – Outdoor Recreation, Kendall Yeomans – Performing Arts – General, Drew Stipe – Poultry and Brayson Waters – Sports – Individual.
Second place: Harmony Spivey – Dog Care and Training, Cohen Davis – Engineering and Mechanics, Rebecca Nunn – Flowers, Shrubs and Lawns, Christopher Dixon – General Science, Finn Wheeler – Marine and Coastal Ecology, Kade Spell – Outdoor Recreation, Sean Dixon – Paleontology, and Lydia O’Berry – Workforce Preparation.
Third place: Natalee Dixon – Flowers, Shrubs and Lawns, Jailyn Gibson – Geology, Aliyah McGauley – Paleontology, Jace Brogdon – Wildlife, and Rylee Barrow – Workforce Preparation.
Honorable Mention: Bella Asbury – Computer Information Technology, Skyler Emeott – Marine and Coastal Ecology, Wayne Ivey – Performing Arts – Instrumental and Annzlee O’Berry – Sports – Team.
Patterson Elementary School First place: Khlare Hewatt – Environmental Science, Brandon Roberson – Flower, Kade Crapps – Performing Arts – Vocal and Brandt Wood – Wildlife.
Second place: Ben Griffin – Agriculture Awareness, Mason Bartram – Crafts, Reese Deloach – Entomology and Braxton Griner – Herpetology.
Third place: Elley Dixon – Arts and Genee Lynne Carter – Sports – Individual.
Honorable Mention: Anabelle Rae Carver – Historic Places and Events, Avery Strickland – Historic Places and Events, Brady Henderson – Sports – Team, Jaylen Graham – Wildlife and Ryder Roberson - Wildlife.
A group photo of the 75 students from fourth to sixth grade that represented Pierce County at the recent 4-H DPA competition in Bacon County.
