Washington County 4-H'ers earned recognition as strong communicators at the Iowa State Fair

Washington County 4-H'ers earned recognition as strong communicators at the Iowa State Fair.

4-H'ers compete in three categories of oral communication -- educational presentations, working exhibits, extemporaneous speaking. In educational presentations, the 4-H'ers teach their audience about a topic they selected and researched. In working exhibits, the 4-H'ers invite passers-by to try a skill they demonstrate. In extemporaneous speaking, the 4-H'ers prepare a speech in 30 minutes and deliver it to an audience.

?4-H prides itself on developing good communicators,? said Amy Green, Washington Co 4-H/Youth Coordinator. ?I am always impressed and thankful that our members are willing to put in the time to learn about a topic they are passionate about, organize a message and then practice over and over again to present and teach an audience.?

Washington County 4-H'ers giving educational presentations follow: Brittney Pfeifer - How to Build a Terrarium - Certificate of Recognition; Ally Rees - Archery- Seal of Merit; Frankie Johnson - A Day in the Life of Jack - Seal of Excellence; Kitty Conway - Motorcycle Safety - Seal of Merit; Emily Hora - Composers - Seal of Merit; and Amanda Pfeifer - Straighten Up - Seal of Excellence.

Washington County 4-H'ers with working exhibits follow: Jenna Messer - Make a Fan, Be a Fan - Seal of Excellence; Eli and Hannah Van Roekel - The EGGstravanganza - Seal of Merit; Katie and Lindsey Palmer - Book Corners - Seal of Excellence; and Emily Hora and Lindsay Crawford - Be a Leader - Seal of Merit.

Washington County 4-H'ers in extemporaneous speaking follow: Spencer Arnold, Excellence and Hannah Van Roekel, Excellence.