4-H Youth Win Public Speaking Contest

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Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside County 4-H held their annual Public Speaking Contest on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The following Carroll County youth were selected as Champions and State Fair-eligible winners:

1. Linnea Thorngren with her formal speech, “The Six Wives of Henry the VIII”
2. Riley and Alex Manon, with their team oral interpretation, “The Case of the Gorgonzola Toenail.”

Congratulations to these young people; they should be very proud!

About 4-H Illinois 4-H strives to help youth learn skills for living. University of Illinois Extension provides 4-H programs in every County. Illinois 4-H aims to impact the lives of 200,000 youth each year, through sustained learning clubs, group,s and short-term programming.