Posted by Haley Lacuesta on 3/7/2025 10:00:00 AM
Thirty-six Richmond County 4-H students demonstrated their skills and dedication at the Cloverleaf District Project Achievement competition on Feb. 15, 2025, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia. An impressive 72% of these students placed in the top three, while the remaining participants received Honorable Mention honors.
“Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime,” said Donita Legoas, the 4H and youth development agent at the Richmond County Extension Office. “Students choose a project area of interest, research the topic, and write and present an oral presentation. Through Project Achievement, 4-H’ers develop leadership, creativity, public speaking, record keeping, and research skills.”
The following students earned top honors at the competition:
|
Name |
School |
Grade |
Project Category |
Placement |
|
Liana Burton |
Freedom Park |
5 |
Performing Arts - General |
1st Place |
|
Alex Dickerson |
Freedom Park |
4 |
Computer Information Technology |
1st Place |
|
Edward Felder |
Freedom Park |
5 |
Sports - Team |
1st Place |
|
Aaron Friar |
C.T. Walker |
5 |
Health |
1st Place |
|
Skyy Hassan |
McBean |
4 |
Human Development |
1st Place |
|
Abel Leisey |
Warren Road |
4 |
Herpetology |
1st Place |
|
Matthew Moore |
Blythe |
4 |
Historic People |
1st Place |
|
Micah Moore |
Blythe |
5 |
Performing Arts - Vocal |
1st Place |
|
Ryan Nguyen |
A.R. Johnson |
6 |
Health |
1st Place |
|
Cashel Smarr |
McBean |
4 |
Poultry |
1st Place |
|
Gabby Spears |
RCTCM |
6 |
Creative Stitchery |
1st Place |
|
Nigel Suttle II |
Freedom Park |
4 |
General Science |
1st Place |
|
Jacob Vega Rosario |
Freedom Park |
4 |
Health |
1st Place |
|
Lillie Goodman |
A.R. Johnson |
6 |
Historic Places and Events |
2nd Place |
|
John Leon |
Freedom Park |
4 |
Horse |
2nd Place |
|
Emmy Prado Chua |
Freedom Park |
5 |
Computer Information Technology |
2nd Place |
|
Sara Adachi |
Freedom Park |
4 |
General Recreation |
3rd Place |
|
Scarlett Alatorre |
Freedom Park |
4 |
Dog Care & Training |
3rd Place |
|
Joshua Creekmur |
Garrett |
5 |
Communications |
3rd Place |
|
Sebastian Diaz |
Blythe |
5 |
International |
3rd Place |
|
Jae’Lyn Freeman |
Freedom Park |
5 |
Sports - Individual |
3rd Place |
|
Norah Rossano |
Freedom Park |
5 |
Flowers, Shrubs, & Lawns |
3rd Place |
|
Jesse Tomasello |
Freedom Park |
4 |
Historic Places and Events |
3rd Place |
|
Keiannie Cox |
Goshen |
5 |
Sports - Individual |
Honorable Mention |
|
Garrick Jones |
Freedom Park |
5 |
Computer Information Technology |
Honorable Mention |
|
Madison Lewis |
Freedom Park |
5 |
Historic Places and Events |
Honorable Mention |
|
Quashiah Phillips |
Blythe |
5 |
Sports - Team |
Honorable Mention |
|
Jeremiah Reed |
Freedom Park |
5 |
General Science |
Honorable Mention |
|
Michael Rineer |
Blythe |
5 |
General Recreation |
Honorable Mention |
|
Nova Wadley |
Goshen |
5 |
Sports - Team |
Honorable Mention |
|
Trayvonte Walker |
McBean |
5 |
Outdoor Recreation |
Honorable Mention |
RCSS 4-H members were recognized at Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol on Feb. 25, 2025, where they met with Representative Karlton Howard to discuss education, finances, and the impact of 4-H before posing for a photo on the Grand Staircase. During a luncheon at the Georgia Freight Depot, Senator Max Burns spoke with Richmond County students and shared his own experiences as a former 4-H’er, while Representative Rick Jasperse acknowledged 4-H honorees who earned state and national recognition.
Richmond County 4-H serves approximately 1,800 students with in-school and after-school lessons in agriculture, science, civic engagement, leadership, STEM, health, and wellness.
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