Putnam County Roundup Delegates (L to R) Grant Mainord, Bailey Steger, Hannah Bernhardt
By: Melissa Henry, 4-H Agent
Being named a state project winner is often the highlight of a 4-H member’s career. Only those members who work hard and complete their project can receive such an honor. Every year 4-H members from across the state gather at State 4-H Roundup to participate in state project competition in hopes of becoming a state project winner. Three Putnam County 4-H members attended State 4-H Roundup, held on the campus of University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Attending were Bailey Steger – Horse Project finalist, Hannah Bernhardt – All Star member and Grant Mainord – All Star member.
These 4-H’ers earned their trip to Roundup by competing with their project portfolios, which is a record of their project work and participation in 4-H activities and being named a State Finalist in their project. During the week, 4-H’ers competed in project interviews, attended sessions on leadership and team building, toured the campus and learned about different college and career paths and participated in service learning projects. 4-H’ers also participated in electing a new State 4-H Council; made up of 11th and 12th grade 4-H’ers from across the state.
Bailey Steger finished as state runner-up in the horse project. Hannah Bernhardt was recognized as the recipient of the $500 TEAFCS College Scholarship. Congratulations to all of these 4-H’ers on their hard work and achievement.