Monday, May 6, 2024
January
-Thiele Alvardo and Jack Bussey each receive $1,000 Blackland Income Growth 4-H Scholarships.
-A record number, 27 youth and 40 horses, competed in the Coryell County Youth Fair Horse Show.
-The third annual CCYF 2nd grade 4-H pig scramble did not disappoint!
February
-The junior 4-H horse judging team all received shiny new belt buckles each, winning the Bell County Youth Fair Horse Judging contest.
-The Gatesville Care Center was the real winner in our Ambassador Souper Bowl of Caring mustard vs. ketchup war, which yielded over 2,000 pounds!
-Over 20 youth competed in the Consumer Decision Making Contests at major shows with our Intermediate Team placing 3rd, and Bailey Wolff tying for high individual at San Antonio.
March
-Our youth leaders visited the state capital in Austin and Representative Shelby Slawson’s office to discuss how 4-H helps youth succeed.
-Our County 4-H Ambassadors prepared a taco buffet for the volunteer leaders in our clubs who devote their time and talents to serving youth.
-The County 4-H Talent Showcase had entries in the junior, intermediate, and senior divisions from the Choreographed Routines, Musical/Instrumental, Vocal, Poetry/Prose, 4-H Skit, and Solo/Band Performance categories. It was a fun night at the Gatesville City Auditorium!
April
-Ambassadors cleaned up our two-mile Adopt A Highway Stretch on Business HWY 36.
-MJ Hanna Ranch Invitational Range and Plant contests were held, awarding $12,000 in scholarships to 4-H youth.
-County and District Contests were held for Public Speaking, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging, Consumer Decision Making, and Fashion Show. Coryell County 4-H had the most entries in all 21 counties that comprise District 8.
May
-The Texas 4-H Foundation announced it would be awarding three Coryell County 4-H members with 4-H Opportunity Scholarships for a total of $45,000!
-The Plant Identification junior teams captured 1st place in both the Grass Identification and Range Evaluation Contests at the Kerr County contest.
-Members of the 4-H Robotics team gave an update and demonstration of their programming skills for the Coryell Retired Teachers Association.
June
-4-H Ambassadors led a no-sew blanket project during the Copperas Cove Library summer reading program. The blankets were donated to local veterans in need.
-Thirty county youth competed at State 4-H Roundup on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station.
-4-H youth attended Leadership Lab camp in Burnet, learning ways to be better leaders in our club, community, country, and our world, developing lifelong leadership skills.
