Claxton Middle School and Claxton High School students competed in the 2019 Southeast District 4-H Junior/Senior Project Achievement Competition held this past weekend. Students competed against other 4-H’ers in their respective project area from across 39 counties in the Southeast District. Through this public speaking and resume contest, the 4-H’ers choose a project, prepare an illustrated presentation, and complete a project portfolio that encompasses a year’s worth of project-related work, community service, leadership activities, academic accomplishments, and more. Many of these students competed against 10+ students in their respective project area. The competition allowed students to gain valuable life skills such as leadership, cooperation, team building, and an opportunity to improve research, communication, and writing skills.

Claxton High School Students:
Salvador Martinez – Photography – 3rd place
Makala Sharpe – Food Safety & Preservation – 3rd place
Sandy Contreras – Workforce Preparation & Career Development – 4th place
Addison Snellgrove – Dog Care & Training – 4th place
Elizabeth Cowart – Photography – 5th place
Taylor Rogers – Dog Care & Training – 5th place
Avery Beasley – Sports – Honorable Mention
Madison Miller – Veterinary Science – Honorable Mention

Claxton Middle School Students:
Anna Cowart – Wildlife – 1st place
Aashi Patel – Health – 1st place
Elijah Waters – Performing Arts – General – 1st place
Andrew Cross – Veterinary Science – 2nd place
Nick Snellgrove – Safety – 4th place

Pinewood Christian Academy:
Jacob Myers – Communications – 1st place
Callie Trani – Marine Science – 1st place
Elizabeth O’Brien – Human Development – 3rd place

Homeschool:
Stephen Scarboro –
Workforce Preparation & Career Development – 1st place
Thomas Scarboro – Safety – 1st place
Joshua Summers – Performing Arts – Other Instrumental –
3rd place
Jonathan Summers – Performing Arts – General – 4th place
Katie Walker – General Recreation – 6th place
Congratulations 4-H’ers! We are all so proud of you!