Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside County 4-H’ers gathered on Saturday, April 17 to give public speeches at University of Illinois Extension Office in Sterling. 4-H’ers had several different types of speeches to choose from, including, Formal Speech, Illustrated Speech, Original Works, or Oral Interpretation.

Results:

Carroll – Luke Howell, Clever Clovers, State Fair Delegate

Lee –Natalie Pratt, Young Seekers, State Fair Delegate

Emily Sachs, Young Seekers, State Fair Delegate

Kate Viall, Grove Go Getters, State Fair Delegate

Haleigh Wilcox, Grove Go Getters, State Fair Alternate

Whiteside – Madison Krum, Cottonwood, State Fair Delegate

Alex Manon, Genesee Hillbillies, State Fair Delegate

Noah VonHolten, Fenton Wizards, State Fair Alternate

Alexandria Bullard, Fenton Wizards, State Fair Alternate

4-H’ers chosen to advance to state will compete at the State competition on June 5 in Decatur, IL.

Photo: Top left to right: Madison Krum, Luke Howell. Bottom left to right: Noah VonHolten, Emily Sachs

The University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. For more information on University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development programs, contact the Lee County Extension Office at 815-857-3525 or kbook@illinois.edu