CHESTER, Vt. — The annual 4-H State Day, one of the biggest 4-H events of the year, took place May 12 at the Barre Civic Center in Barre. Sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension, the event showcased the achievements of more than 150 4-H’ers from throughout the state, each a winner at the regional level, including one from Chester, Vermont.
The youths presented action exhibits, demonstrations, stage acts, a fashion revue and more with the top entries in several categories selected to represent Vermont at Eastern States Exposition in September.
These include, by category:
Action Exhibits: Eden Eagles, Eden (Maple Syrup’s Value Added Products); Green Thumbs (Maple Sugaring) and Leprechauns 4-H Club (Maple Delight), both from Johnson; REAL 4-H Club, Rutland (Bath Fizzies); and Whispering Pines 4-H Club, Westford (Flower Power).
Fashion Revue: Amanda and Joey Ferris and Adam Messier, all from Braintree; Sheyenne Miller, Randolph; Nadine Charron, Breanna Munger and Samantha Senn, all from Benson.
Photo-Based Design Photography: Whitney Dunklee (Alfalfa Time) and Kelsey Kissell, (Raining Radishes), both from Vernon; Emeillia Gomo, Chester (A Day Dream in Color); and Laura Rosenthal, East Arlington (Sunset Silhouette).
Photography (Traditional): Samantha Blackmore, Charlotte (Butterfly Horse); Emeillia Gomo, Chester (Snow Top Farm); Sarah Haselton, Groton (Evening Sunset); Lilia Kocsis, Vernon (What Happens Here, Stays Here); Bethany Palmer, Weybridge (Small World); Lillian Parker, Bradford (Bald Eagle); and Kassidy Wyman, Cambridgeport (Pig Pile).
Posters: Whitney Dunklee, Vernon (The Friesen Post); Neika Haire, Hinesburg (Cinderella Horse Snowman); Madeline Langlois, Westford (Telling Tails); Andy McReynolds, North Danville (Gray Fox); Rebecca Moriarty, Jericho (Parts of a Sheep Stomach); Kiera Newton, Milton (What are the Chances?); Liviya Russo (Intertidal Zone) and Kayla Sline (Shoot for the Stars), both from Lunenburg
Stage Presentations (Group): Backwoods Teamsters, Ryegate (working steers skit); Elizabeth and Viola Brown, Vernon (baton routine); Clever Clovers 4-H Club, Tunbridge (xylophone and snare drum duet); Flying Hooves 4-H Club, Colchester (channel surfing skit); Breanna Munger and Samantha Senn, both from Benson (flute duet); and Gabriel, Keith and Yachne Nilges, Townshend (singing).
Stage Presentations (Individual): Rozalynd Ahlmann, Lunenburg (vocal performance); Mya Bailey, Derby (flute medley); Ruby Bates, Essex Junction (saxophone solo); Jazmine Bogie, Lyndonville (vocal performance); Annabel Carson, Windham (violin medley); Kerry Crossman, Castleton (flute); Kailyn Jones, Lancaster, New Hampshire (Essex County 4-H Club member; signing to music); Daishia Norris, Johnson (vocal performance); Alexis Taylor-Young, South Royalton (song); Tamara Tyminski, Wallingford (singing); and Lily Whalen, Chelsea (piano composition).
Other top exhibitors at this year’s 4-H State Day were awarded in the areas of demonstration, illustrated talk, public speaking, quilt, sewing, smart shopping, table-top exhibits, and technology.
To learn more about the UVM Extension 4-H program, call the State 4-H Office at (802) 651-8343 or (800) 571-0668.
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