4-H Public Speaking Contest results announced
Logan County youth bring home Champion and Reserve Champion titles

 

[March 31, 2023] 

Local 4-H members presented speeches and earned awards at this year’s Logan/Menard/
Sangamon 4-H Public Speaking Contest, which was held March 30 at the Sangamon County Extension Office in Springfield.

Awards winners included:

Champion

Ellie Wrage, Logan County (Lincoln), Oral Interpretation Individual presentation titled “Excerpts from ‘Citizenship in a Republic’”

Reserve Champion

Charlotte Judd and Cameron Wilmert, Logan County (Lincoln), Oral Interpretation Team presentation titled “Assault Toast”

State Contest Delegates

Lauren Beck, Sangamon County (Rochester), Illustrated Speech titled “The 3-Rs in 4-H”

Rosetta Catterson and Mason Newton, Logan County (Atlanta), Oral Interpretation Team presentation titled “Sorry, I Just Got Here Myself”

Charlotte Judd and Cameron Wilmert, Logan County (Lincoln), Oral Interpretation Team presentation titled “Assault Toast”

Austin Komnick, Sangamon County (Auburn), Oral Interpretation Individual presentation titled “Lights Out”

Allison O’Neill and Samantha O’Neill, Menard County (Athens), Oral Interpretation Team presentation titled “Mom’s List of Things to Do”

Ellie Wrage, Logan County (Lincoln), Oral Interpretation Individual presentation titled “Excerpts from ‘Citizenship in a Republic’”

Guests in attendance included members of the McBrian Lincoln-Douglas Toastmasters Club of Springfield, who provided a supportive audience and offered some helpful feedback to presenters.

The contest was judged by Jennifer Keith and Emily Zelhart. Awards were sponsored by Joe Ryan, County Financial.

The State 4-H Public Speaking Contest will be held April 29 at Parkland Community College in Champaign.

Public speaking is one of many life skills taught and practiced in 4-H. To find out more about local 4-H activities visit extension.illinois.edu/
LMS/4-H-youth-development.


ABOUT ILLINOIS 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension and administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. 4-H grows true leaders, youth who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools and encouragement, and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating that young people are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Champion Ellie Wrage of Lincoln presenting an Oral Interpretation speech titled “Excerpts from ‘Citizenship in a Republic’.”


Reserve Champions Charlotte Judd (left) and Cameron Wilmert (right) of Lincoln presenting an Oral Interpretation speech titled “Assault Toast.”

Austin Komnick of Auburn presenting an Oral Interpretation speech titled "Lights Out."


Samantha O’Neill (left) and Allison O’Neill (right) of Athens presenting an Oral Interpretation speech titled “Mom’s List of Things to Do.”

[Amy Zepp, 4-H Program Coordinator, Sangamon County]

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