The 2021 Milam County 4-H Banquet was held on Sunday at the Thorndale Fireman’s Hall.
Award winners included:
GOLD STAR—The most recognized and highest award for 4-H went to Kennedy Hobbs of Thorndale and Mason Leifeste of Cameron .
‘I DARE YOU’—The I Dare You Award is offered as recognition of excellence in character and well-balanced personal development as well as a demonstration of leadership.
Sponsors for the award were Phil and Debbie Konarik.
Receiving this award for 2021 were Corley Callahan, Cameron; Robert Miller, Gause; Ryan Luckey, Rockdale.
SILVER STAR—The Silver Star award is for 4-Hers ages 11-13.
A record book is required to apply for this award. These awards are sponsored by David and Margie Barkemeyer of Cameron.
Winners were Kenzie Hobbs, Thorndale and Kenan Mingus, Cameron.
BRONZE STAR—The Bronze Star awards were sponsored by The Bling Box Boutique (Jeremy and Courtney Renaud).
This award is for 4-Hers 8-10 years of age.
Receiving Bronze Star awards were:
Karsyn Mingus Cameron,: Adyson Parker, Cameron; and Sloan Sanders, Cameron.
CLOVER AWARD— Rockdale Memorial, Anderle Lumber Company, Bradley Plumbing and The Bling Box Boutique sponsored the County Achievement Awards.
The Clover Award is for beginner members between the ages of 5-8.
Receiving the award were: Jaxson Clinard, Thorndale; Landree Leifeste, Cameron; James Holcombe, Cameron; and Mackenzie Holcombe, Cameron; and Wayde Woods, Cameron.
ROOKIE—The Rookie Award is available to any 4-Her in their first year of membership. Sloan Sanders of Cameron received the award.
HONOR ROLL—The Honor Roll award is for junior members between the ages of 8-10.
Receiving the award were Noah Bradley, Cameron; Luke Holcombe, Cameron; Karsyn Mingus, Cameron; Adyson Parker, Cameron; Sloan Sanders, Cameron; and Wyatt Woods, Cameron.
ALL-STAR—All Star award winners are intermediate members ages 11-13. Receiving this award were Hannah Bakken, Milano; Harleigh Barrett, Thorndale; Riley Clinard, Thorndale; Klaybourne Eschberger, Rockdale; Kenzie Hobbs, Thorndale; Shawn Leifeste, Cameron; Jack Luckey, Rockdale; Mackenzie Mahan, Cameron; Macy McDaniel, Rockdale; Kenan Mingus, Cameron; and Jadyn Parker, Cameron.
LETTERMAN—Letterman Achievement Awards were sponsored by District Attorney Bill Torrey, Cameron Farm and Ranch, Rockdale Federal Credit Union and Buddy and Marilyn Johnson.
The Letterman award is for Senior members 14-18 years of age.
Receiving this award were J.W. Hollas, Cameron; Hunter Hux, Cameron; Mason Leifeste, Cameron; Ryan Luckey, Rockdale; and Robert Miller, Gause.
LEADERS—Each 4-H club honored a top leader and top supporter. Those gifts were spon
Those gifts were sponsored by County Judge Steve Young and 4-H Clubs.
Those honored were: Cameron 4-H, Theresa Hollas; Gause 4-H , Marcus and Amy Hill; Rockdale 4-H , Sharon McDaniel and Rebecca Luckey; Shooting Sports 4-H , Tarrin Warren; Thorndale 4-H: Abbey Davis.
Cameron 4-H, Milam County Junior Livestock Association; Gause 4-H, Gause ISD; Rockdale 4-H, Rockdale Fair Association; Shooting Sports 4-H, New Salem Extension Education Association; Thorndale 4-H, Jeff Barron (Remax Realtors).
SHOOTING SPORTS—
Texas Shooting Sports team competed at the national level this year, and Addie Reisner was congratulated for competing on the team.
The Milam County Consumer and Healthy Lifestyles team compete at the National level from Milam County.
These youth were recognized as follows:
Wylie Barrett, Healthy Lifestyles; Colby Green, Consumer; Mallory McDaniel,Consumer/Healthy Lifestyles; Abbigail Miller, Consumer/Healthy Lifestyles; and Grant Widner,Consumer/Healthy Lifestyles.
This national recognition was sponsored by Perry and Perry Builders of Rockdale.
AMBASSADORS— Milam County 4-H members serving as Ambassadors were recognized as follows:
Photography, Wylie Barrett; Livestock, Kennedy Hobbs; Water, Gabriel Ramthun; Shooting Sports, Addie Reisner.
Ambassador Awards were Sponsored by Perry and Perry Builders and Texas Propane.
RECORD BOOKS— County Record Book awards were presented by club managers, Citizens National Bank and Livestock Nutrition Center sponsored the 4-H pins. Those receiving awards:
Those receiving awards: Cameron, Brady Barton, Connor Barton, Wylie Butler, Corley Callahan, James Holcombe, Luke Holcombe, Mackenzie Holcombe, J. W. Hollas, Hunter Hux, Landree Leifeste, Mason Leifeste, Shawn Leifeste, Mackenzie Mahan, Karsyn Mingus, Kenan Mingus, Adyson Parker, Jadyn Parker, Sloan Sanders and Wyatt Woods.
Gause, Robert Miller; Milano, Hannah Bakken; Rockdale, Klay Eschberger, Jack Luckey, Ryan Luckey, Mallory McDaniel; Thorndale, Harleigh Barrett, Wylie Barrett, Jaxson Clinard, Riley Clinard, Natalie Garcia, Kennedy Hobbs, Kenzie Hobbs and Gabriel Ramthun.
ROYALTY—The Mr. and Miss Milam County 4-H were Shawn Leifeste and Mackenzie Mahan of Cameron. Jace Davis and Taylor Faske of Thorndale were named Prince and Princess 4-H.
State Farm Insurance– Julie Sulak was the sponsor.
SENIORS—Graduating high school senior awards were recognized and were sponsored by Cameron Autoplex and District Judge John Youngblood.
Honored were Wylie Barrett and Kennedy Hobbs, Thorndale; Hunter Hux, Cameron and Mallory McDaniel, Rockdale.
OFFICERS—C ou nt y Council Officer Pins and Project Leader Gifts were sponsored by Classic Bank, EBCO General Contractor, and Budget Host Inn and Suites.
Chair, Kennedy Hobbs; first vice-chair, Robert Miller; delegate-at-large Marisol Hill; vice-chair promotion Mason Leifeste; vice chair community service, Natalie Garcia; vice chair summer activities, Wylie Barrett; secretary, Macie Vaculin; treasurer, Mallory McDaniel; public relations officer, Hunter Hux; parliamentarian J.W. Hollas.
Managers and project leaders were recognized as follows:
Managers—Cameron, Samantha Leifeste; Gause, Amy Hill and Elizabeth Miller; Milano, Shirley Arentz and Marie Bakken; Rockdale, Sharon McDaniel and Tina Bartsch; Thorndale, Becky Garcia and Kristi Hobbs.
Project leaders—Shooting Sports, Keely Reisner; Financial Advisor, Amy Hill; Plant Identification, Irby McWilliams; Consumer Education, Micah Holcombe; Horse Judging, Cassie Callahan and Lyndi Sanders; Healthy Lifestyles, Elizabeth Miller; FCH Coalition: Micah Holcombe, Elizabeth Miller, April Eschberger; Ag Product ID: Micah Holcombe and Klay Eschberger; Livestock Judging: Taylor Shearer and Floyd Ingram.
Thank you to all of our supporters of the 4-H program and banquet sponsors.
It really means a lot to all the families to have such great support in our communities and throughout Milam County.
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