HERMITAGE SPRINGS-The 2011 4-H Public Speaking contest was hosted here recently and students from Maple Grove, Celina K-8, and Hermitage Springs participated after a greeting from school Principal Cherry Ann Denton, who stressed the importance of being a good public speaker.
Students placing first or second will represent Clay County in the regional contest in January.
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Winners in the 4-H county public speaking contest for 5th grade are (from left): Cale McBride 1st Place, Kyle Brotherton 2nd Place, Brooke Haston and Kaige Whitaker 3rd Place.
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Winners in the 4-H county public speaking contest for 8th grade are (from left): Brence Walters 1st Place, Allysa Smith 2nd Place, Stephanie Bias and Kelly Krueger 3rd Place.
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Winners in the 4-H county public speaking contest for 6th grade are (from left): Garrett Franklin 1st Place, Audrey Haston 2nd Place, Emmy Upton and McHenry Lauren 3rd Place.
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Winners in the 4-H county public speaking contest for 7th grade are (from left): Josiah Watson 1st Place, Chelsea Short 2nd Place and Peyton Roberts 3rd Place.
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Winners in the 4-H county public speaking contest for 4th grade are (from left): Layla Boyce 1st Place, Kama Johnson 2nd Place, Andrea Schmucker and Mason Sharp 3rd Place.