Our 2023-2024 4-H Achievement Banquet was held on July 29 at the Logan County Fairgrounds Educational building in Guthrie. These members worked hard all year long and it did not go unnoticed. We want to thank everyone for supporting our 4-H members to pursue things they are passionate about.
Jackson Williams Memorial Award - This award is $100 and sponsored by several donors including his parents, Steven and Karen Williams. The recipient for this first year is Bridger Arrington, from Mulhall-Orlando Club. His parents are Ryan and Kayce Arrington. Bridger exhibits dedication, devotion, and passion in his life and 4-H work, as Jackson did.
Arleen Mack Memorial Livestock Award - This award is $100 and sponsored by Mulhall-Orlando 4-H Club. The recipient for this first year is Paxton James, from Mulhall-Orlando Club. His parents are Grant and Caedee James, and grandparents are Larry and Cathy James. Paxton has learned responsibility, communication, and time management through his livestock project, as Arleen would have loved.
Outstanding Beginner Award –
Sponsored by Kellogg Insurance Agency, Guthrie, OK & Prairie Flower Farms, Guthrie, Ok Maggie Ferguson, from Guthrie 4-H. Her parents are Michael and Brandie Ferguson. Maggie’s main project areas are Expressive Arts and Design & Construction.
Carver McLain, from Mulhall- Orlando 4-H. His parents are Bill and Jessica McLain. His 4-H project areas are Shooting Sports and Robotics.
Outstanding Junior – Sponsored by Logan County Leader Council Josephine Major, from Mulhall-Orlando 4-H. Her parents are Mike and Paula Major. Her main project areas are archery and dairy, both of which she has placed in competitions this past year.
Rebekah Spurlock, from Crescent 4-H. Her parents are Dusty and Melissa Spurlock. Rebekah’s main project areas are outdoor recreation and sheep.
Outstanding Intermediate –
Sponsored by Dewart Gumerson Insurance, Guthrie, OK Sophia Spurlock, from Crescent 4-H. Her parents are Dusty and Melissa Spurlock. Her project areas are sheep and equine.
Gracie Ferguson, from Guthrie 4-H. Her parents are Michael and Brandie Ferguson. Her project areas are Food and Nutrition and Fashion and Fabrics.
Outstanding Senior – Sponsored by Logan County Abstract, Guthrie, OK Bobby Ferguson, from Guthrie 4-H. His parents are Michael and Brandie Ferguson. His project areas are Shooting Sports and Wildlife and Fisheries.
Austin White, South Logan County 4-H. His parents are Joe and Katrina White. His project areas are Health & Fitness and Performing Arts.
Dairy Award –
Sponsored by Southwest Dairy Jaxcie Maker, from Coyle 4-H. This year was Jaxcie’s first year in 4-H, which has been very successful. She competed in a foods category with a demonstration called “Legend Dairy”. This demonstration had a focus on using dairy to make overnight oats for a healthy breakfast.
Food & Nutrition Award Kynslee Spurlock, from Crescent 4-H- Kynslee has tried several projects in her 4-H career, but food sciences is one she most enjoys. At home she has taught her siblings how to bake and regularly makes meals and desserts for her family. In 4-H, she taught other members about the basics of bread making and helped with the bake sale fundraiser.
I Dare You Award - Presented by the 4-H Leaders Council, books written by William A. Danforth are given to 4-H members who exemplify four-square development, which includes physical, mental, social and moral development.
Jace Taylor, from Mulhall- Orlando 4-H. Jace has had countless opportunities to grow physically, mentally, socially and morally. He has started a new project area this yearsafety. He is interested in the diversity of this area, especially regarding welding and prescribed burning. Jace has learned new values and skills, like welding and woodwork.
County Hall of Fame Award - Sponsored by Guthrie News Leader; Portraits are sponsored by Abigail Ropp with Ropp Studio; Cash prize is sponsored by Dennis Och’s Family.
Bella White, the daughter of Joe and Katrina White and a member of the South Logan County 4-H Club. Bella is in her senior year of high school and has been in 4-H since she was in 5th grade. She is passionate about expressive arts and says 4-H has helped her share her passion and knowledge. She also enjoys health and fitness and has grown to appreciate the science behind eating right and taking care of your body.
Austin White, the son of Joe and Katrina White and a member of the South Logan County 4H Club. Austin is also in his senior year of high school. Austin is passionate about Health and Fitness along with Performing Arts. He plays 3 different instruments and receives excellent ratings at all his competitions. 4-H has provided him with opportunities to show and develop leadership and citizenship skills.
The following received a medal which was sponsored by Interbank, Guthrie, OK, Bud and Jill M of Guthrie, OK, and Logan County 4-H Adult Leaders Council.
The following received a medal which was sponsored by Interbank, Guthrie, OK, Bud and Jill M of Guthrie, OK, and Logan County 4-H Adult Leaders Council.
Jr. Prepared Speech Champion - Dax Inman Inter. Prepared Speech Champion - Fletcher Inman Sr. Prepared Speech Champion - Bridger Arrington Extemporaneous Jr. Champion - Ryleigh Myers Extemporaneous Inter. Champion - Jade Jackson Extemporaneous Sr. Champion - Audrey Allen Jr.FamousPersonSpeech Champion - Shawn Ferrell Inter. Famous Person Speech Champion - Jade Jackson Jr. Ritual Speech - Laurell Garrett Jr. 4-H Has Talent Individual Champion - Maggie Ferguson Inter. 4-H Has Talent Individual Champion Gracie Ferguson Sr. 4-H Has Talent Individual Champion - Austin White Sr. 4-H Has Talent Small Group Champion - Gracie Ferguson, Jimmy Ferguson & Gracelyn McNulty Sr. 4-H Has Talent Large Group Champion - John & Scarlett Aduddell, Audrey & Luke Allen, Russel & Ryleigh Myers, Caitlin & Claire Penquite, Austin & Bella White, Abigale & Atticus Williams Jr. Illustrated Presentation Food - Rebekah Spurlock Inter. Illustrated Presentation Food - Jade Jackson Inter. Illustrated Presentation Food Team - Sophia Geary & Braden Burrow Jr. Illustrated Presentation non-Food - Shawn Ferrell Inter. Illustrated Presentation non-Food - Jade Jackson Sr. Illustrated Presentation non-Food - Bobby Ferguson Jr. Powerpoint Champion - Jaxcie Maker Inter.PowerpointChampion - Luke Allen Sr. Powerpoint Champion - Bailey Oldham Jr. Impressive Dress School Wear - Travis Ponce Jr. Impressive Dress Dress Wear - Sean Stewart Jr. Impressive Dress 4-H Wear - Maggie Ferguson Jr. Impressive Dress Reserve Champion - Maggie Ferguson Jr. Impressive Dress Champion - Sean Stewart Inter. Impressive Dress School Wear - Jade Jackson Inter. Impressive Dress Dress Wear - Scarlett Aduddell Inter. Impressive Dress 4-H Wear - Jade Jackson Inter. Impressive Dress Business/Interview Wear - Scarlett Aduddell Inter. Impressive Dress Reserve Champion - Jade Jackson Inter. Impressive Dress Champion - Scarlett Aduddell Sr. Impressive Dress School Wear - Kynslee Spurlock Sr. Impressive Dress Dress Wear - Kynslee Spurlock Sr. Impressive Dress 4-H Wear - Kynslee Spurlock Sr. Impressive Dress Business/Interview Wear - Kynslee Spurlock Sr. Impressive Dress Champion - Kynslee Spurlock Design & Construction Beginner Simple Top - Kadynce Martin Design & Construction Beginner Simple Sewn Accessory - Maggie Ferguson Design & Construction Beginner Reserve Champion - Maggie Ferguson Design & Construction Beginner Champion - Kadynce Martin Design & Construction Inter. Fashion Accessory Braden Burrow Design & Construction Inter. Recycle/Upcycle Gracie Ferguson Design & Construction Inter. Reserve Champion - Braden Burrow Design & Construction Inter. Champion - Gracie Ferguson Design & Construction Sr. One-Piece Garment Kynslee Spurlock Design & Construction Sr. Champion - Kynslee Spurlock Jr. 4-H Skillathon Natural Resources - Michael Reinert Sr. 4-H Skillathon Natural Resources - Garrett Perrin Jr. 4-H Skillathon Livestock - Paxton James Sr. 4-H Skillathon Livestock - Jace Taylor Jr. 4-H Skillathon Family & Consumer Science - Jade Jackson Sr. 4-H Skillathon Family & Consumer Science - Braden Burrow Jr. 4-H Skillathon Companion Animals - Jade Jackson Sr. 4-H Skillathon Companion Animals - Lyndi Ward Jr. 4-H Skillathon Equine - Jade Jackson Sr. 4-H Skillathon Equine - Sophia Spurlock Jr. 4-H Skillathon Shooting Sports - Natalie Mitchell Sr. 4-H Skillathon Shooting Sports - Bobby Ferguson Livestock Quizbowl Champion - Garrett Perrin, Jace Taylor, Deacon James FCS Quizbowl Champion - Jacqueline Reinert, Michael Reinert, Scarlett Aduddell, Johnny Aduddell Jr. Food Showdown Reserve Champion - Daisi Ward & Tatum Weir Jr. Food Showdown Champion - Jacqueline & Patrick Reinert Sr. Food Showdown Reserve Champion - Micheal Reinert & Braden Burrow Sr. Food Showdown Champion - Gabbie McLemore, Gracelyn Mc-Nulty, Gracie Ferguson Jr. Bake Show Reserve Champion - Kadynce Martin Jr.Bake Show Champion - Maggie Ferguson Inter. Bake Show Reserve Champion - Michael Reinert Inter. Bake Show Champion - Jade Jackson Sr. Bake Show Reserve Champion - Austin White Sr. Bake Show Champion - Jada Cleek Jr. Cupcake Wars Champion - Russell Myers, Ryleigh Myers & Ethan Griffin Inter. Cupcake Wars Champion - Molly Gibson & Audrey Adams Sr. Cupcake Wars Champion - Gabbie McLemore, Gracelyn McNulty, Gracie Ferguson Jr. Fruits & Vegetable Sculpting Champion Emily Brace & Maggie Ferguson Inter. Fruits & Vegetable Sculpting Champion - Rebekah & Sophia Spurlock Sr. Fruits & Vegetable Sculpting Champion Jade Jackson & Kynslee Spurlock “OSU is an AA/EEO/EVerify Employer.”