Freestone County 4-Hers attend annual awards banquet…
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It was a full house at this year’s Freestone County 4-H Awards Banquet, which include a potluck meal, a cake auction and a dance. The awards ceremony was presided over by members of the student council.
Outstanding Adult Leader Award
For the past several years JENNIFER DANIEL has been the leader and coach for Food Challenge, Food Show and most recently Ag Product ID. Jennifer stepped up and offered these practices for 4-H members interested in the food and nutrition contests. She provides the location, supplies and the time commitment needed to make these teams successful. Her success in this area is proven by the large number of kids that participate in the food challenge from Freestone County.
“We want to thank you, Jennifer, for all your hard work and dedication to this program,” said presenter Kade Kimball.
Friend of 4-H Award
“There are three levels of support or contribution in the 4-H program,” said Rachel Lewis. “The County Agent – in a directing role; the Adult Leaders, who serve as the driving force behind it all; and Community Support.”
“Many businesses in the area donate time and money to the youth in 4-H,” continued Lewis. “Without their efforts, our program not be near as big or successful. They are truly of Friends of 4-H and show that by continuously supporting 4-H events.”
This year’s recipient of the Friends of 4-H award is GRANT HOLMES.
Being a past Freestone County 4-H member as well, Grant Holmes has been willing to help with livestock judging, clipping animals, judging recordbooks, judging contests and sitting on committees for us whenever needed. Grant is always willing to help 4-H members in any way and his Landscaping business Holmes Landscaping donated a tree to Wortham 4H for One Day 4-H.
Recognition of Club Managers
“The Freestone County 4-H program is highly dependent upon its club managers,” said Morgan Jackson. “These leaders provide the backbone for each and every club, and 4-H would like to honor our club leaders.” They are:
–Butler Beavers 4-H Club – Opal Oliver
–Dew 4-H Club – Julie Jordan and Lisa Webb
–Eagle Country 4-H Club – Mickiel Clifton & Melissa Benner
–Fairfield 4-H Club – Deanna Emmons & Maggie Bonds
–Freestone Community 4-H Club – Christi Kimball
–Wortham 4-H Club —April Kofnovec & Mandy Henderson
Also recognized were project area leaders and coaches:
–Food Challenge and Food Show-Jennifer Daniel
–Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard-Laura Craddick
–Council Advisor-Michelle Atkeisson
Record Book Awards
Record Books are judged at the county and those that advance are judged at the district level.
“Record Books are very tedious and require a lot of effort,” said Peyton Daniel.
Completing Record Books this year include:
–Rachel Lewis of Fairfield 4-H – Ag Sciences category.
–JW Kofnovec of Wortham 4-H – Beef category.
–Cole Coufal of Fairfield 4-H – Swine category.
–Monty Morgan of Freestone Community 4-H – Goat category (Placed 2nd place at District)
–Cooper Craddick of Fairfield 4-H – Clothing & Textiles category (Placed 1st place at District)
District Awards
–District Food Challenge 6th place, junior team “Fruit Ninjas” – Mattie Hagen, Cooper Craddick, Eden Daniel, Avi Hughes and Rachel Lewis.
–District Food Show 5th Place, Senior Grains – Peyton Daniel
–District Fashion Show 5th Place, Jr Buying-Everyday Living – Cooper Craddick
–District Fashion Show 1st place, Jr Buying-Dressy – Abigail Gallegos
–District Fashion Show 3rd place, Jr Buying-Special Interest – Hannah Bosley
–District Fashion Storyboard 1st place, Junior Jewelry – Cooper Craddick
–District Photography, 3 blue and 5 red ribbons – Monty Morgan
–District Plant ID 2nd place, Intermediate Team – Kade Kimball, Rachel Lewis, and Conner Jackson
–District Plant ID 4th place – Kade Kimball
–District Plant ID 5th place – Conner Jackson
–District Plant ID 5th place Senior – Preston Simpson
–District Plant ID 4th place Senior – Riley Simpson
–District Ag Product ff 2nd place Junior Individual – Cayson Daniel
–District Ag Product ID 5th place Junior Individual – Cooper Craddick
–District Ag Product ID 8th place Intermediate Team – Rachel Lewis, Eden Daniel, Halen Daniel
–District Ag Product ID 14th place Senior – Peyton Daniel
–District Ag Product ID 25th place Senior – Cole Beddingfield
–District Junior Beef Quiz Bowl Team – Conner Jackson, Rachel Lewis, Lilah Craig
–District Senior Beef Quiz Bowl, 1st place Team – Morgan Jackson, Riley Simpson, Preston Simpson
–District Educational Presentation Sheep & Goats, 4th place – Preston Simpson
–District Educational Presentation Beef, 2nd place – Riley Simpson
–District Educational Presentation-Dairy – Rachel Lewis
–District Educational Presentation Health, 1st place – Cooper Craddick
–District Livestock Judging 4th place Junior Team – Austin Pippin (13th place individual), Cole Coufal, Cooper Craddick, Grayson Holcomb
–District Livestock Judging 9th Place intermediate Team – Conner Jackson(lOth place Individual), Rachel Lewis, Bryson Nettle, Sadie Newman
–District Livestock Judging 8th place Senior Team – Josh Evans (4th place Individual), Riley Simpson, Preston Simpson, Lauran Adcock
District and State wide Honors
–State Qualifying Beef Educational Presentation – Riley Simpson
–State Qualifying Sheep & Goat Educational Presentation – Preston Simpson
–State Qualifying Beef Quiz Bowl Team – Morgan Jackson, Riley Simpson, Preston Simpson
–Prairie View A&M 4-H Goat Giveaway Program Recipient – Monty Morgan
–District 8 Council Vice Chairman – Peyton Daniel
–Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador – Riley Simpson
–Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Recipients – Cole Beddingfield, Morgan Jackson
All those who showed an animal at a major stock show were recognized. “These members did an excellent job this year,” said Cooper Craddick.
Also applauded were 4-H members who participated at shooting sports events in shotgun or archery categories. “The shooting sports team once again had great success at the state shoot with several of our youth winning special awards,” added Craddick.
Star Awards
The Star Awards are a series of awards showing progression of the 4-Hers involvement, including growth and diversification of both the 4-Her and their projects/events. The series begins with the Rising Star, then Bronze Star, then Silver Star, then “I Dare You” and ultimately ending with the Gold Star.
The RISING STAR was created in order to honor a Junior Rookie 4-H members for their outstanding achievements in 4-H. The 4-H member must be at least in the third grade but not over 10 years of age, and have completed at least one year in 4-H. The 4-Her must complete a record book to be considered for this award.
This year’s Rising Star award recipient is COLE COUFAL.
The BRONZE STAR AWARD was created in order to honor our Junior/Intermediate 4-H members for their outstanding achievements in 4H. The 4-H member must be at least 10 years of age but not over 14 years of age. The 4-H member must submit a record book to be considered for this award.
This year’s Bronze Star award recipient is RACHEL LEWIS.
The Gold Star is the highest 4-H award at the county level.
The Gold Star Award recognizes a senior 4-H member between the ages of 15 and 18 years old. The member must have completed a record book to be considered for this award. The award recognizes excellence in leadership, community service, and character.
This year’s Gold Star award recipient is LAURAN ADCOCK.
At the close of the awards, Extension Agent Erin Davis gave special appreciation to graduating 4-H member, Morgan Jackson, for her hard work throughout the year. She also thanked Secretary Sandy Hoeinghaus, who joined the Extension Office in April.
The 2016 GOLD STAR AWARD is presented to Lauran Adcock by 4-H Council member Riley Simpson.
Cole Coufal
Rising Star Award
Rachel Lewis
Bronze Star Award
