4-H Oral Communications Contest results  

[May 07, 2007]  Logan County 4-H recently held its annual Oral Communications Contest. Illinois State Fair delegates selected were Ryan Huffer, Lincoln, in formal speech; David Fulton, Lincoln, illustrated speech; David Carter, Lincoln, oral interpretation; and Rebekah Crider, Lincoln, general demonstration. Alternates are Zack Huffer, Lincoln, in formal speech; Iiae Hess, Lincoln, formal speech; Tim Carter, Lincoln, illustrated speech; and Elizabeth Carter, Lincoln, oral interpretation. All were blue award winners.

Ryan Huffer was selected as the top oral communicator and received a plaque sponsored by Lincoln IGA.

Illinois State Fair delegates and alternates selected during the Logan County 4-H Oral Communications Contest: (left to right) David Fulton, Zack Huffer, Ryan Huffer (winner of plaque), Iiae Hess, David Carter, Tim Carter, Elizabeth Carter and Rebekah Crider.

Additional blue award winners were Miriam Carter and Daniel Fulton, both of Lincoln.

Judges for this year's contest were Kathy Litherland of Atlanta and JoEllen Maske of Mount Pulaski.

Oral communication is a life skill taught and practiced in 4-H. To find out more about the program, contact the Logan County Extension office, 980 N. Postville Drive in Lincoln, or call 732-8289.

[Text from news release received from Patty Huffer, Logan County Extension Unit]