By Joey Eller, Rabun County 4-H Educator
Thirteen sixth graders traveled to Union County to compete in Cloverleaf Project Achievement on March 19.
It was one of the largest Cloverleaf DPA’s held in several years with nine counties participating and 233 competitors.
Some of the largest projects were Wildlife (19); Dog Care & Training (15); Historic People (10); Historic Places & Events (10); Sports – Individual (10); General Science (9); and Engineering and Mechanics (8).
Rabun County won the award for highest percentage of winners.
First-place winners were Braylee Reed-Veterinary Science; Sarah Lynne Weeks-Arts; Liliana Jenkins-Time and Money Management; Jacob Burrell-Sheep and Meat Goats; Liliana Welch-Performing Arts Instrumental; Jaden Shurtliff-Historic People; and Natalie Jones-Geology.
Second-place winners were Jaxson Fisher-Dog Care and Training; Mollie Istre-Marine and Coastal Ecology; and Farah Bryant-Health.
Third-place winners were Danielle D’Albora-Public Speaking; Nolan Houston-Engineering and Mechanics; and Delilah Hopkins-Historic People.
“A big congratulations to these amazing students that gave up a Saturday to compete. Most of these students had never spoken in front of a crowd before,” said Joey Eller, Rabun County 4-H educator. “Another example of the amazing parents and teachers of Rabun County that are helping to raise our future leaders. Go Wildcats!”
This amazing group was accompanied by Rabun County sixth grade teacher Diane Phillips; Rabun 4-H Teen Leaders Carson Carpenter and Peyton Hicks; Rabun County 4-H Educator Joey Eller; and Rabun County bus driver Todd Simmons, who safely got them there and back home.