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As I write this we have just finished an exciting and wonderful State 4-H Congress held at Auburn University and about to embark on our State 4-H Horse Show.
Make sure that you congratulate those individuals from your area. They were winners for just participating. 4-H is a science based youth program and the following gives you an idea of why it is important to get your youth involved. Essential Elements of 4-H Research has determined that there are eight elements that are critical to youth development and central to the 4-H experience. • A Caring Adult is an advisor, guide and mentor. The adults help set boundaries and expectations for young people. Caring adults could be called supporters, friends and advocates.
• A Safe Environment: Youth should not fear physical or emotional harm while participating in the 4-H experience, whether from the learning environment itself, adults, other participants or spectators. • Opportunity for Mastery: Mastery is the building of knowledge, skills and attitudes and then demonstrating the competent use of these skills in the manner of a proficient practitioner. The level of mastery is dependent on the developmental ability of the individual child or youth. The development of mastery is a process over time. • Opportunity for Service: Finding one’s self begins with losing yourself in the service of others. Service is a way for members to gain exposure to the larger community, indeed the world itself. It is necessary to actively practice and treasure service. • Opportunity for self-determination: Believing that you have impact over life’s events rather than passively submitting to the will and whims of others is self-determination. Young people must foster a personal sense of influence over their own lives, exercising their potential to become self-directing, autonomous adults. • An inclusive environment: An inclusive environment is one that allows a sense of belonging to develop, encourages and supports its members, and offers encouragement with positive and specific feedback. Healthy groups celebrate the success of all members taking pride in the collective efforts of all. • Opportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the future: The ability to see oneself in the future is to harness the hope and optimism to shape life choices to facilitate the transition into participating in the future. • Engagement in learning: An engaged youth is one who is mindful of the subject area, building relationships and connections in order to develop understanding. Through self-reflection, the brain has the ability to self-correct and learn from experience. The engaged learner has a higher degree of self-motivation and an inexhaustible capacity to create. from The Philosophical and Academic Basis of 4-H January 2005 II. 2 Until next time, God Bless James Shropshire is the Alabama 4-H Regional Extension Agent for the Central Alabama Region. E-mail him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . ARTS, ARCHITECTURE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BLOCKS ROCK! Best in Show Sr. I: Bronsen Edmond and Chase Kerr, Marshall County Best in Show Sr II: Joseph Last, Lawrence County ================================================= EXTREME BIRDHOUSE Best in Show Sr. I: Nikki Little, Fayette County Best in Show Sr. I: Megan Couch, Jackson County Best in Show Sr. II: Amanda Graves, Jefferson County ================================================= THE WORLD I IMAGINE (ALTERED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT) Best in Show Sr. I: Alan Last, Lawrence County Best in Show Sr. II: Jarret Moore, Lee County ================================================= THE WORLD I SEE (TRADITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT) Best in Show Sr. I: Hannah McDougal, Choctaw County Best in Show Sr. I: Casey Herston, Lauderdale County Best in Show Sr. II: Callie DeRamus, Tuscaloosa County Best in Show Sr. II: Lucas Beavers, Lauderdale County ================================================== FREESTYLE FREESTYLE DEMONSTRATION Senior Level I 1st PLACE: Aaron Graves, Jefferson County 2nd PLACE: Sawyer Spratlin, Randolph County FREESTYLE DEMONSTRATION Senior Level II 1st PLACE: Bailee Dykes, Pike County ================================================== FREESTYLE SHOWCASE EXHIBIT Senior Level I 1st PLACE: Caitlin Frey, Morgan County 2nd PLACE: Jake Hammond, Lauderdale County 3rd PLACE: Elizabeth Anderson, Lee County FREESTYLE SHOWCASE EXHIBIT Senior Level II 1st PLACE: Kimberly Mcgraw, Mobile County 2nd PLACE: Desnatie Reynolds, Lawrence County 3rd PLACE: Katie Harbour, Shelby County ================================================== HEALTHY LIVING CHEF 4-H Senior Level I 1st PLACE: Anna Leigh Peak, Limestone County 2nd PLACE: Mary Joe Melton, Pike County 3rd PLACE: Whitley Fleming, Lawrence County CHEF 4-H Senior Level II 1st PLACE: Somer Behel, Lauderdale County 2nd PLACE: Taylor Andrews, Crenshaw County 3rd PLACE: Erin Johnson, Jackson County ==================================================== CHICKENQUE Senior Level I 1st PLACE: Kraig Taylor, Lee County 2nd PLACE: Jacob Smith, Lamar County 3rd PLACE: Zack Hill, Morgan County CHICKENQUE Senior Level II 1st PLACE: J. D. Wynn, Morgan County 2nd PLACE: Mathew Gates, Pike County =================================================== HEALTHY LIVING FOR LIFE EXHIBIT Senior Level I 1st PLACE: Brittany Alexander, Marshall County 2nd PLACE: Kayla Stinnett, Limestone County 3rd PLACE: Soalone Adams, Covington County HEALTHY LIVING FOR LIFE EXHIBIT Senior Level II 1st PLACE: Rachel Voss, Etowah County 2nd PLACE: Kanani Miller, Randolph County 3rd PLACE: Kimberly Chillua, Tallapoosa County =================================================== LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNICATION PRESENT IT WITH POWER Best in Show Sr. I: Chyle Smallwood, Fayette County Best in Show Sr. I: Brandon Hester, Franklin County Best in Show Sr. II: Corey Phillips, Mobile County =================================================== SPEAK UP ALABAMA — INFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING Senior Level I 1st PLACE: Allison Morrow, Franklin County 2nd PLACE: Lori Rives, Autauga County 3rd PLACE: Miranda Kloberdanz, Lauderdale County =================================================== SPEAK UP ALABAMA — INFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING Senior Level II 1st PLACE: Natalie Woods, Washington County 2nd PLACE: Jeremiah Mooney, Lawrence County 3rd PLACE: Kaitlin Crenshaw, St. Clair County ================================================== SPEAK UP ALABAMA — PERSUASIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING Senior Level I 1st PLACE: Meghan Kenny, Madison County 2nd PLACE: Azeem Ahmed, Lee County 3rd PLACE: Lisa Darrough, Baldwin County =================================================== SPEAK UP ALABAMA — PERSUASIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING Senior Level II 1st PLACE: Andrew Brymer, Jefferson County 2nd PLACE: Brittany Bivins, Chilton County 3rd PLACE: Cassandra Smith, Marshall County ================================================== SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BICYCLE SAFETY Senior Level I 1st PLACE: John Johnson, Randolph County 2nd PLACE: Ashley Washington, Lamar County 3rd PLACE: Scottie Jones, Sumter County =================================================== BICYCLE SAFETY Senior Level II 1st PLACE: Justin Echols, Macon County 2nd PLACE: Ranee Harvey, Pike County ================================================== SCI-TECH CHALLENGE ELECTRICAL ENERGY EXHIBIT Best in Show Sr. II: Jessica Pearlstein, Pike County ================================================== SCI-TECH CHALLENGE PLANT, SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EXHIBIT Senior Level I 1st Place: Ethan Parker, St. Clair County =================================================== SCI-TECH CHALLENGE PLANT, SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EXHIBIT Senior Level II 1st PLACE: Deborah Garrett, Shelby County 2nd PLACE: Amanda Ellenburg, Marshall County 3rd PLACE: Jennifer Register, Pike County ================================================== LAWN TRACTOR OPERATION Senior Level I 1st PLACE: William Gotcher, Colbert County 2nd PLACE: Brandon Boyd, Macon County 3rd PLACE: Jeremy Corn, Talladega County LAWN TRACTOR OPERATION Senior Level II 1st PLACE: Robin McLendon, Pike County 2nd PLACE: Andrew Dorough, Autauga County 3rd PLACE: Jahmeel Moore, Morgan County ================================================== ACHIEVEMENT 2006 ALABAMA 4-H ACHIEVEMENT WINNERS Senior Level I Levi Claridy, Madison County — Beef Production Haley Anderson, Houston County — Communications Dalta Garrett, Shelby County – Electric Energy Meghan Kenny, Madison County — Equine Science Mariah Logan, Choctaw County – Leadership/Citizenship Sawyer Spratlin, Randolph County – Natural Resources Chelsea Boyd, Cleburne County – At-Large – Swine Senior Level II Erin Johnson, Jackson County – At-Large Community Service Ryan Sprinkle, Fayette County — Leadership/Citizenship =================================================== 2006 VOLUNTEER LEADER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Paul Houston, Jefferson County — $600 Kimberly Lynn McGraw, Mobile County — $400 Jacob Hartin, Butler County — $200 ================================================== 2006 ALABAMA VOLUNTEER LEADER ASSOCIATION AWARDS Brandon Strickland, Mobile County – Terrell and Ann Guthrie Award Rodger Dale Jones, Lawrence County – Volunteer of the Year |
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