Sixteen Bryan County 4-H members attended Junior/Senior District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle this year.

Congratulations to this year’s competitors: Natalie Anderton, Emma Bozeman, Katie Casey, Kyrah Honaker, Noah Honaker, Titus Honaker, Lacey Howell, Elizabeth Rizik, Layla Rodriquez, Savannah Sims, Aubrianna Stewart, Kayden Swain, Dylan Swearingen, Alisson Velasco, Lily Walraven, and Maddie Walraven.

District Project Achievement is an essential part of the Georgia 4-H program, equipping young people with leadership, creativity, public speaking, and record keeping skills that will last a lifetime. At the middle and high school level, students choose a project area of interest from a list of categories such as agriculture, human development, performing arts, communication, engineering, and workforce preparation. They subsequently research the topic, create a detailed presentation, and participate in related community service and civic engagement activities.

Bryan County 4-H tied for first place for the most Juniors (7th – 8th grade) who placed, with all seven earning either first or second in their project categories. Additionally, five of our Seniors (9th – 12th grade) placed either first or second in their project categories. Special recognition goes to graduating Senior 4-H’er, Katie Casey, who was honored this weekend for competing in DPA every year since 5th grade.

Three Bryan County 4-H members have qualified for State Congress in July: Lacey Howell for Engineering and Mechanics, Aubrianna Stewart for Entomology, and Maddie Walraven for Housing. State Congress is the peak of Georgia 4-H achievement featuring state-level Project Achievement and Leadership in Action contests. It also includes the recognition of youth development professionals, supporters, and public officials for their contributions to the success of 4-H in Georgia.