April marks the month of the District 4-H. Over 30 members represented Calhoun County in Photography, Beef Quiz Bowl, Fashion Show, Consumer Decision Making, and Livestock Judging. Here are the following results:
Photography – Zach Conde of the All Around 4-H received 2nd place Photo Storyboard and received the Best in Show honor for his nature and landscape photo.
Beef Quiz Bowl – Calhoun County had a Junior and Senior Beef Quiz Bowl Team compete at the District 11 4-H Roundup. This contest allows students to answer questions about Beef Cattle management practices in a fast paced, quiz bowl setting. The Junior Team placed first in their division and actually won the entire double elimination tournament while competing against Senior Teams. The Senior Team placed second in their division and qualified for the State 4-H Roundup, held in College Station in June. The Senior team included All Around 4-H Members: Brantley Bordovsky, Karly Critendon, and Kristi Rothmann. The Junior Team included: Town and Country 4-H member Colton Blinka, All Around 4-H Member Karla Rothmann, and Lakeside 4-H member Keegan Brumfield. The Beef Quiz Bowl teams are coached by County Extension Agent Charles Seely.
Consumer Decision Making – Justin and Tarah Munsch of the Intercoastal 4-H participated in the Consumer Decision Making Contest, where youth must rank four products based upon a given scenario. This contest teaches young people the importance of comparison purchasing and making sound economic decisions. They are coached by County Extension Agents Tina Trevino and Charles Seely.
Fashion Show – Eight Calhoun County 4-Hers competed in the District 11 Fashion Show held at the Victoria Mall. There are two divisions included in the fashion show, there is a Buying Division where youth can purchase outfits to enter, as well as a Construction Division where young people design and make their own entries. Youth must undergo an interview with a panel of judges about the outfit they constructed or purchased. Afterwards, the 4-Hers strut their stuff on the cat walk. Ashley Chavana of All Around 4-H placed second in the Natural Fibers Division, Briana Bordovsky of All Around 4-H placed second in the Construction Specialty Division, Brooke Behrens of the Olivia 4-H placed 3rd in the Buying Formal Division. Also competing in the Fashion Show were All Around 4-Hers Bryant Bordovsky, Westen Key, and Gabby Beebe. Intercoastal 4-Hers Tarah Munsch and Carly Rosenboom also competed in the Fashion Show. These young people are mentored and coached by project leader Heather Conde and County Extension Agent Tina Trevino.
Livestock Judging – Fourteen Calhoun County youth participated in the District 11 Livestock Judging Contest held at Texas A&M. The team racked up many awards and represented Calhoun County extremely well. The Senior Team consisting of Brantley Bordovsky, Skyler Blinka, Kristi Rothmann, Kyle Malaer, Ty May, and Karly Critendon placed First in their division with Bordovsky receiving 1st High Individual honors. Blinka was the 4th High Individual and Malaer was the 10th High Individual. The team qualified to compete at the Texas 4-H Roundup for the eighth straight year. The contest will be held at the Texas A&M College Station campus.
The Intermediate Team consisting of Colton Blinka, Karla Rothmann, and Ethan Wooldridge placed 3rd in their division. Blinka was the 3rd High Individual and Rothmann was the 5th High Individual.
Not to be outdone by their older counterparts, the Junior Team also placed 1st in their division. The team consisting of Keegan Brumfield, Casey Wooldridge, Katelynn Rothmann, Bryant Bordovsky, Savannah Falksen, and Chandler Harper had a great showing with Brumfield earning 2nd High Individual, Wooldridge placing as 11th High Individual, and Rothmann placing 13th Individually. These teams are coached by County Extension Agent Charles Seely .
County Extension Agent Charles Seely states “All of these young people have worked extremely hard throughout the year and it is great to see them have the success they have had this past month. These projects allow them to develop effective leadership qualities and life skills that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. They are some of Calhoun County’s brightest young stars. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the volunteers who help make this County 4-H program and these project areas so successful.”
