OREGON, Ill.— This year’s 4-H Public Presentations Contest was held Saturday, February 28, at the Oregon Church of God. Thank you to Julie Merdian for sponsoring the Public Presentations award.
Top of Class Formal Speech –Beginner (aged 8-13) ..................................... Caleb Newkirk, Lindenwood
Top of Class Illustrated Speech – Beginner (aged 8-13) .................................... Shelby Harbaugh, Chana
Top of Class Illustrated Speech – Advanced (aged 14-18) ................... Immanuel Arellano, Mount Morris
Top of Class Oral Interpretation ........................................................................... Mackenzie Taylor, Kings
Grand Champion Public Presentation............................................................ Mackenzie Taylor, Kings
Reserve Grand Champion Public Presentation...................................... Caleb Newkirk, Lindenwood
The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest was held on April 26 at Parkland College in Champaign, IL where participants competed against members across the state.
State Public Speaking Contest Delegates:
- Maceknzie Taylor, Oral Interpretation
- Caleb Newkirk, Formal Speech, Beginner ages 8-13
- Shelby Harbaugh, Illustrated Speech, ages 8-13
PHOTO: Ambassador Allissa Martin is handing Mackenzie Taylor her Grand Champion ribbon and plaque sponsored by Julie Merdian.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.