McDuffie County fifth- and sixth-grade 4-H members enjoyed a big day at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center on Feb. 12.
The youngsters visited Rock Eagle to present their projects after weeks of preparation.
According to the McDuffie County Extension Office, 33 local students participated in the contest.
Teen leaders attending and assisting were Abbi Findley, Mercedes Huff, De'Asia Moon, Aaliyah Ivery and Wachovia Jones. Adult leaders attending and assisting were Frank Watson, April Hadden, Shantell Crockett, Pam Hadden and bus driver Raymond Brinkley.
Participant placings and projects are listed as follows:
FIRST PLACE
1. Danielle Bentley -- kitchen fun
2. Joshua Brooks -- housing equipment and environment
3. Auvia Carter -- clothing and textiles
4. Paris Franklin -- kitchen fun
5. Mikel Kendrick -- dog care and training
6. Ray Sutton, III -- poultry and egg science
SECOND PLACE
1. Brianna Brantley -- conservation and recycling
2. Shania Kendrick -- performing arts vocal
3. Jayla Mathis -- public speaking
4. Vyom Shah -- general recreation
5. Kallan Whittle -- human development
THIRD PLACE
1. Kyla Annis -- safety
2. Asher Powell -- geology
3. Callan Whittle -- food for the family
HONORABLE MENTION
1. Smith Adams -- electric/electronics
2. Lacee Bartkus -- safety
3. Shakiva Battle -- photography
4. Jada Bridges -- veterinary science
5. Camille Clark -- clothing and textiles
6. DaVon Crockett -- outdoor recreation
7. Samuel Derry -- sports
8. Shelby Ewest -- horse
9. Rebecca Herrera -- dog care and training
10. Anteca Hill -- communications
11. Jayla Hill -- performing arts general
12. Kwionda Kendrick -- safety
13. Kate Larkey -- archaeology
14. Jackson Matthews -- target sports
15. Veronica Moore -- wildlife
16. Audrey Myers -- marine and coastal ecology
17. Christian Reese -- food for the family
18. Mercedas Tucker -- sports
19. Morgan Workman -- horses
