4-H shines in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest, held on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 allowed youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment.

Bureau County 4-H was well represented during the State Contest, held at Richland Community College in Decatur.  Haven Pierson received first place for her Illustrated Speech on homesteading.  Locally, Haven received the HCE Award, in addition to selection for state.  Onne Adams received first place for her Oral Interpretation at the state level, in addition to receiving the Federation award locally and selection for state. 

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For more information about 4-H programs, please contact Danielle Gapinski, 4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator.

If you have questions or need more information, please call University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-875-2878. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please indicate when registering or contact the Extension office. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.