The 2024 JDC 4-H awards and recognition program was held on Aug. 18.

The program recognized 4-H’ers and volunteers who have participated and supported the 4-H programs throughout the year.

4-H’ers were awarded money stipends for their placing in competitions, showmanship and other 4-H club activities.

“A special thank you to the community members, parents, District 5 Supervisor Jerry Gholar  and District 5 School Board Member Von Norwood for their attendance and support, said Extension Agent Latonya Ramsey-Chandler.

The following awards were presented at the program:

4-H LEGO Engineering : Ava Jones, Mikey Sumrall, Ra’Niyah Duncan, Zach Smith, Savannah Smith, Mikiya Fortenberry, Brayden Fortenbery, Nathan Musgrove and Kellen Campbell.

4-H STEM Presentation: Ava Jones, Tyree Mobley, Landis Chander and Cody Ramsey.

4-H Livestock/Showmanship: Kristin Walden and Jordan Walden.

4-H Garden/Horticulture: Madisyn Young, Aiden Young and Musique Young.

4-H Teens As Teachers/Ed Prep (JDC Academic Success): William Hobson, Zakiyah McCray, Kennedi Hall, Caycee Wilson, Connor Hudson, Te’Asia Milton, Manyla Carrell, Da’Maya Eskew and Aryionia McClain.

4-H Record book: Mikiya Fortenberry.

4-H Public Speaking/Visual Presentations: Ava Jones, Mikiya Fortenberry, Landis Chandler and Tyree Mobley.

4-H Consumer Judging: Tyree Mobley and Landis Chandler.

4-H Adult Volunteers: Edna White, Susan Hoxie, Joel Hoxie, Pam Johnson-Armstrong and Katrina Smith.

4-H Ambassador: Katelyn Chandler.

Youth are welcome to sign up for our upcoming 4-H monthly LEGO club meetings held at the Bassfield Library, 4-H Disease Detectives club held in Prentiss, and the 2024 State Fair activities, exhibits and showmanship. Contact 601-792-5121 for more information.