4-H
Posted By Elaine on November 2, 2010
Both boys are in 4-H this year. Because fourth grade is usually the entry level standard Jacob is a year younger than normal. Since he does a lot of 4th grade work we thought it would be really good for him. Jacob had to recite a poem from memory. He did a great job and was rewarded with a blue ribbon.
reciting the poem
The relief of it over.
Samuel had to give a speech. He had a list of categories to choose from and he chose “My Hero and Why”. He gave a wonderful 3 minute speech about Lewis and Clark. He was inspired by a book that Grammy and G-Dad gave him when they took a trip on the 100th Anniversary of their expedition. I was so proud of him because he is the only one who had basically memorized his speech. He went up there with one 3×5 card with points from the speech he had written. All the speeches were wonderful and so very different.
During the speech
Our 4-H club is going to have a great year this year! We have two 4th graders, four 5th graders, three 6th graders, one 7th, one 8th and one 9th graders in our club. We have a new youth leader and she is really getting them going strong.
The relief that it is over
Samuel also received a blue ribbon. I am very proud of my boys and I am so happy they are involved in this program. It challenges them and gives them experiences that they do no have at home.
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Way to go, boys!!!! We are really proud of you and are sure that you are proud of the job you did. God gave you both great brains! See you real soon! Love, Grammy
I never quite got what 4-H was for many years…I thought it was just about raising livestock?? and how would my kids do that, lol. Now I am hoping to look more into how we would be able to participate in 4H once we move back to Oregon (next summer, I hope)
Your boys look great giving their lil speeches–fantastic!
Love ya,
Sheri
Great job boys! Sounds like you have a great group of kids for 4-H this year. Have fun!