OREGON, Ill. - This year’s 4-H Public Presentations Contest was held Saturday, March 9, at the Ogle County Farm Bureau. We thank the Polo Lions Club for sponsoring the Public Presentations Award.
Ogle County 4-H winners:
Top of Class Formal Speech –Beginner (aged 8-13), Shelby Harbaugh, Chana
Top of Class Illustrated Speech – Beginner (aged 8-13), Alayna Doane, Davis Junction
Top of Class Original Works, Harmony Coy, Mount Morris
Top of Class Oral Interpretation, Elizabeth Kennedy, Davis Junction
Grand Champion Public Presentation, Elizabeth Kennedy, Davis Junction
Reserve Grand Champion Public Presentation, Shelby Harbaugh, Chana
The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest was held on April 27 at Parkland College in Champaign, IL. Ogle County State Public Speaking Contest Delegates:
- Harmony Coy, Original Works
- Alayna Doane, Illustrated Speech – Beginner (aged 8 – 13)
- Shelby Harbaugh, Formal Speech – Beginner (aged 8 – 13)
- Elizabeth Kennedy, Oral Interpretation
The 4-H Public Speaking project focuses on supporting youth in developing and strengthening their abilities and confidence to speak in front of people. Giving presentations helps develop many life skills, including speaking in front of a group, organizing ideas, and creating and presenting in 4-H.
In photo: L to R- Alayna Doane, Shelby Harbaugh, Elizabeth Kennedy, and Harmony Coy.
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