The Central Region’s 4-H Public Speaking Contest for 9th – 12th grades was held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Cumberland University. Senior High 4-H’ers gave a prepared speech that was 75% of their score and an extemporaneous speech that counted for 25%. In the extemporaneous competition, each contestant had one minute to prepare a two-minute speech after they were given a topic.
Smith County was well-represented by 10th grader Gabe Harville. Gabe qualified at the Sub-Regional level in January to move on and compete at the Central Region Contest. Gabe placed 1st and will move on to compete at the state level in March. We are incredibly proud of Gabe and the hard work that goes in to competing at such a high level!
UT Extension Smith County is an extension of the University of Tennessee working in Smith County to provide Real. Life. Solutions. in agriculture, family & consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development. We work with youth, families, and landowners to provide education and solve everyday problems.
For further information relating to any of the many 4-H activities, events, and projects, please contact Katie Martin in the Smith County Office of the University of Tennessee Extension at 615-735-2900.
