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PAGE 10B —THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 6, 2016
4-H
4-H helps students become good public speakers
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closely-related disciplines, known as STEM (science, technolo
gy, engineering and mathematics). The more strategic inclusion
of engineering and technology programs has been a natural
fit as 4-H’s slogan is “Learn by Doing.” STEM subjects are
presented to 4-H members through projects at 4-H Project
Achievement, in-school club meeting curriculum and activities
like Mission Make-It: Georgia 4-H Engineering Challenge STEM
4-H Ambassadors and Robotics competitions in which Madison
County participates.
Arch Smith, State 4-H Leader stated. “The most important work
of 4-H is to help young people become better citizens and enable
them to grow into responsible, active adults.”
When he was asked about what 4-H’ers enjoy most, “attending
4-H camp and making lifelong friends” continues to top of the list
of 4-H members. High school age 4-H youth say their 4-H expe
rience provided them with opportunities to travel, learn leadership
skills, give back to their communities and overcome their fears of
public speaking.
Each year, over three-fourths of Madison County 4-H youth
perform community service, conduct research, compile portfolios
of their accomplishments and learn public speaking skills through
oral presentations at 4-H District Project Achievement.
Students also learn responsibility through livestock projects,
programs and judging. 4-H partners with FFA and the UGA
Department of Animal and Dairy Science to provide these pro
grams. Every year students complete a year-long process to pre
pare animals for exhibition at the Madison County Fair, Georgia
Junior National Livestock Show and other competitions.
The structured learning, encouragement and adult mentoring
that young people receive through 4-H plays a vital role in helping
them actively contribute to their communities. Thank you to those
in Madison County, Georgia and National 4-H who help make the
difference for youth every day.
To learn more about Georgia 4-H, go to georgia4h.org. To find
out more about Georgia 4-H in Madison County, contact the
Madison County UGA Extension office at 706-795-2281 or visit
Madison County 4-H website at http://ugaextension.org/county-of-
fices/madison/4-h-youth-development.html.
Sharon Dowdy is a news editor with the University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Madison County 4-H Club
to offer fruit plant sale
The Madison County 4-H Club’s annual fruit plant
sale is under way.
Choices include several varieties of apple, muscadines,
blueberries, blackberries, pear, and more in one, three
and five-gallon sizes. Pecan trees are also for sale.
The deadline to order plants is Wednesday, Nov. 9,
with pickup on Friday, Nov. 19. For more information,
contact the Madison County Extension Office at 706-
795-2281 or find order forms online at www.ugaexten-
sion.com/madison.
Madison County 4-H is
helping students face their
fears and become good
public speakers.
Public speaking is a skill
that can be used in every
walk of life. From job
interviews to teaching, and
customer service to civic
club presentations, every
one has to speak in public
at some point. 4-H prepares
students for their futures
by giving them the oppor
tunity to participate in
County and District Project
Achievement.
Madison County 4-H
fourth, fifth and sixth grade
students are encouraged to
present a demonstration on
the topic of their choice
for the upcoming County
Project Achievement at
2 p.m. on Oct. 8, at the
Colt Academy Cafeteria /
Madison County PLC 2.
There are 65 project cate
gories to choose from —
from sports to poultry sci
ence and performing arts to
marine ecology — there is
something for every inter
est.
Interested students are
asked to choose a topic,
write a speech, create a
demonstration using post
ers and props to help illus
trate their speech, and then
present their demonstra
tions where they are judged
against other students in the
same project category.
After county competi
tion. fourth and fifth grade
students that have regis
tered and attended their
scheduled appointment
and show case rehearsal,
will attend District Project
Achievement at Rock
Eagle Saturday, Nov. 12th
and sixth grade students
who have registered and
attended their scheduled
appointment and show
case rehearsal, will attend
District Project at Rock
Eagle Saturday, Dec. 3.
“Project Achievement is
a positive experience for all
students,” organizers said.
“Each student who attends,
regardless of placing,
learned self-confidence,
initiative, responsibility,
and time management -
skills that will serve them
well in any career path they
pursue.”
For information about
any of the Extension and
4-H Programs, contact the
Madison County Extension
Office at 706-795-2281.
MCMS ‘MIGHTY MUSTANGS’
Madison County Middle School’s “Mighty Mustangs” for September included: Christopher Williams, MeMe
Htoo, Cheyenne Samples, Andrew Roach, Will Hart, Sey Meh, Evan Thomas, Kelsey Gurley, Tiana Drake,
Christopher Fountain, Zandy Gonzalez, Antonio Alcocer, Sophie Wells, Kris Gurley, Shelby Nail, Ben Bray,
Taylor Herrin, Felipe Barrientos, Re Bu, Gabriel Shelton, Danni Shannon, Andrew Butler, Taylor Zellner,
Camery Barnett, Gavin Lester, Hannah Bray, Alejandra Rameriez, Alex Gonzalez and Shelby Osborne.
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