DeKalb County was well represented at the State 4-H Roundup/All-Star Conference held recently at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Roundup is a state high school level event for 4-H members competing in project areas. To get to this level, 4-Hers must complete a portfolio and be one of five state finalists. At Roundup, they are required to do an interview along with a project display or resume.
Kayley Green, a junior at DeKalb County High School, received the Family and Consumer Science Leadership Award and will be attending National 4-H Congress this fall. Cassie Cain competed in the veterinary science project and Lydia Trail competed in the photography project and both received participation awards. Matthew Cain attended Roundup as an All-Star delegate and Hailey Perry attended as the State 4-H All-Star Scribe. Elizabeth Sanders attended in the role of State 4-H Council Member at Large.
State elections are also held while at Roundup. Kayley Green was elected as the Central Region Senior Representative on the State 4-H Council.
Another major event that occurs while at 4-H Roundup is the Vol State ceremony. Vol State is the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H member may achieve. Vol State is presented to high school juniors and seniors in recognition of excellence in all phases of 4-H work, as well as service and leadership rendered in their communities. Kayley Green was presented with the Vol State Award.
More information about 4-H Roundup can be found at http://www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/roundup/index.htm. The University of Tennessee Extension offers all its programs to everyone in the community, regardless of race, sex, national origin or ethnicity.
(TOP PHOTO: DeKalb County 4-H members attending the 2012 Tennessee 4-H Congress were (left to right): Elizabeth Sanders, Kayley Green, Matthew Cain, Hailey Perry, Lydia Trail, and Cassie Cain)
(BOTTOM PHOTO: Vol State 4-H Recipient Kayley Green)
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