From left to right, 4th Grade: Mikela Mejia (3rd place), Penelope Fagen (2nd place), Echo Peterson (1st place)
Santa Rosa County Students Recognized in 4-H Public Speaking Competition
Congratulations to all the amazing young speakers who competed on Wednesday, April 16 in the Santa Rosa County 4-H Public Speaking Competition! Students from 16 schools across the county showcased their skills in writing and presenting speeches.
Here are the top winners in each grade:
4th Grade Winners:
1st Place: Echo Peterson
2nd Place: Penelope Fagen
3rd Place: Mikela Mejia
5th Grade Winners:
1st Place: Braxton Parker
2nd Place: Lainey Dreadin
3rd Place: Wyatt Remington
6th Grade Winners:
1st Place: Eli Gore
2nd Place: Hadley Smith
3rd Place: Camille Frost
A special thank you to Florida Power & Light for their ongoing support of the Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, and to all the teachers, volunteers, and Dr. Karen Barber for making today’s event a success.
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About Santa Rosa County 4-H Santa Rosa County 4-H is a youth development program that provides hands-on educational experiences in leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Through programs like archery, 4-H empowers young people to develop confidence, responsibility, and teamwork.
From left to right, 5th Grade: Wyatt Remington (3rd place), Lainey Dreadin (2nd place), Braxton Parker (1st place)
From left to right, 6th Grade: Camille Frost (3rd place), Hadley Smith (2nd place), Eli Gore (1st place)
