Jackson County 4-H is Growing #TrueLeaders Nationwide
All too often we hear of all the negative things that are happening in our country today. It’s in the news, in social media, on the radio and television, it’s everywhere. Thank goodness we have good things going on in 4-H that help us to remember that there is hope for our young people and our future.
This past year has seen the emergence and growth of some 4-H youth whom I believe will be “#TrueLeaders” in not only this community, but in our Nation as well. These youth have stepped up to be leaders in their local clubs and communities, as well as at District, State, and Regional, and soon to be National levels.
Here a few examples of the types of leaders we are growing here in Jackson County 4-H:
- Emilee Foran, Erika Pereda, and Olivia Wester – Jackson County 4-H Youth Council members, served as Camp Counselors for Camp Timpoochee.
- Erika Pereda – voted District Council Secretary
- Nathalie Yoder – Livestock Club and 4-H Youth Council member, won District Speech Contest, voted District Council Reporter, won 2nd high individual at State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest, currently on a mission trip to Nepal, will represent Florida at National Poultry Judging Contest and Avian Quiz Bowl
- Caitlin Caudill – Livestock Club president, Jackson 4-H Youth Council president, school Key Club president, spoke to County Commissioners to promote 4-H, Jr. Beef Ambassador
- Emma Caraway – Livestock Club member, spoke to County Commissioner to promote 4H
- Bud Basford – Livestock Club member, spoke to County Commissioners to promote 4-H
- Johnny Stone – Buckaroos Horse Club member, spoke to Rotary Club, served as a camp counselor, placed first in State 4-H Horse Show barrel class, will represent Florida at Regional Horse Show
- Trey Smith – Buckaroos Horse Club member, placed first in State 4-H Horse Show stake race, will represent Florida at Regional Horse Show
- Haley Scurlock – Buckaroos Horse Club member, attended State 4-H Horsemanship School, placed first in State 4-H Horse Show poles class, will represent Florida at Regional Horse Show
- Hardy Mitchell – Buckaroos Horse Club member, attended State 4-H Horse Show, will represent Florida at Regional Horse Show
This is just a snap-shot of what is going on in Jackson County 4-H. These youth, and those like them are making a difference – large and small – in their lives, schools and communities. They are our future. The 4‑H experience teaches youth responsibility, compassion, respect and the value of hard work. It helps them grow into confident youth and adults.
We hope you will continue to help us to recognize youth for the good they do, their courage to try new things and never give up, and to give them the chance to show true leadership.