Holt County 4-H Communications Event Held

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Communications Event Contestants:
Back Row: (L – R): Beau Gotschall, Lynn Miner, Trevor Timmerman, Rachel Krysl, Alex Paxton, Andrew Paxton
Front Row (L – R): Silas Andrews, Lars Miner, Gretchen Miner, Scarlett Andrews

The Holt County 4-H Communications was held April 21, 2024 at the Annex conference room in O’Neill. Results of the contest are as follows:

PREPARED SPEECH

Clover Kid Division:
Receiving Participation Ribbons – Scarlett Andrews, Page

Junior Division: 
Champion – Purple – Andrew Paxton, Stuart
Reserve Champion –   Purple – Rachel Krysl, Chambers; Purple – Gretchen Miner, Emmet; Purple – Lars Miner, EmmeT; Blue – Beau Gotschall, Stuart

Intermediate Division: 
Champion – Purple –  Alex Paxton, Stuart
Reserve Champion – Purple – Trevor Timmerman, Chambers

ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATION

Junior Division: 
Champion – Purple – Silas Andrews, Page

RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSA’s)

Junior Division: 
Champion – Purple – Beau Gotschall, Stuart

Intermediate Division: 
Champion – Purple – Lynn Miller, Emmet

Youth must have received a purple ribbon at their county contest in prepared speech, illustrated presentation, or PSA to advance to the Nebraska 4-H Premier Communication Event on June 17-18. This two-day event will be held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus. The event is designed to provide youth with an opportunity to:

  • showcase their learning and skills in the area of communication.
  • explore issues related to the communication industry.
  • discover college and career opportunities.
  • meet other 4-H youth from across the state.

The 4-H Premier Communication Event features a variety of state-level communication contests including:

  • Prepared Speech
  • Radio Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
  • Illustrated Presentation
  • Impromptu Speech
  • Video Communication

Congratulations and best of luck to the 4-H’ers competing at the Nebraska 4-H Premier Communication Event in June!