Local 4-H members excel at Regional Day

Vermont 4-H’ers from six clubs in Windham and Windsor counties participated in Southeast 4-H Regional Day, Saturday, March 28, at Springfield High School.

The annual showcase of talent provided an opportunity for young people, ages 8 to 18, to share what they have learned through University of Vermont Extension 4-H projects through their state presentations, tabletop displays, public speaking, posters and photographs.

The winners in each category will take part in 4-H State Day, on Saturday, May 16 at the Barre Civic Center in Barre. This event will feature talented 4-H’ers from all counties in the state.

Individuals and 4-H clubs selected to represent the Southeast region at State Day include (Members do not have to live in the county of their 4-H Club):

WINDHAM COUNTY

PHOTOGRAPHY (digitally enhanced): Arin Kenyon, Chester; Maddison Mayhew, Brattleboro; Whitney Dunklee, Vernon; Kylee Taylor, Athens; Kassidy Wyman, Cambridgeport

PHOTOGRAPHY (traditional): Jenna Dolloph, Chester; Whitney Dunklee, Vernon; Claire Holmes, Wardsboro; Arin Kenyon, Chester; Sarah Rogers, Windham; Kylee Taylor, Athens; Kassidy Wyman, Cambridgeport

POSTER: Elizabeth Brown and Whitney Dunklee, both from Vernon; Megan Carson, Townshend; Kassidy Wyman, Cambridgeport. Kassidy’s poster was selected Best in Show and will be on exhibit at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass., in September.

STAGE PRESENTATION (group): Emma Krzeminski and Alissa Walkowiak, both from Whitingham, and Juliana Tefft, Wilmington (hoola hoop performance)

STAGE PRESENTATION (individual): Joy Kondracki, Whitingham (poem recitation)

TABLETOP EXHIBITS: Jenna Dolloph, Chester (All About My Angora); Kassidy Wyman, Cambridgeport (Equine Parasites). Alternates: Kayli Aldrich, Athens (Tying for Warmth); Kyra Cutts, Newfane (The Three Little Pigs); Whitney Dunklee, Vernon (Horse Confident)

WINDSOR COUNTY

PHOTOGRAPHY (digitally enhanced): Holly Weglarz, Hartland

PHOTOGRAPHY (traditional): Sophia DeDell, Woodstock; Holly Weglarz, Hartland

PUBLIC SPEAKING: Holly Weglarz, Hartland (That’s Impressive)

STAGE PRESENTATION (group): Upwey Equestrians 4-H Club, Woodstock (dance)

STAGE PRESENTATION (individual): Caleb Palazzo, Reading (cello)

TABLETOP EXHIBITS: Caleb Palazzo, Reading (Incubating Chicken Eggs); Amanda Ferguson, Springfield (Horse vs. Human); Upwey Equestrians 4-H Club, Woodstock (4-H is a Hit); Holly Weglarz, Hartland (That Hits the Spot).

To learn more about the 4-H program in southeastern Vermont, contact Lisa Muzzey, UVM Extension 4-H educator, at 802-885-8386 or toll free in Vermont 800- 278-5471.