February 6-8, fourteen 7th-12th Grade 4-H'ers competed at District Project Achievement held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, and nine came home as first, second or third place winners. Yasmin Rios and Lauren Sapp will be advancing to State 4-H Congress this summer.
First Place Winners: Yasmin Rios, Entrepreneurship; Lauren Sapp, Festive Foods for Health; and Abi Torpy, Agriscience; Second Place Winners: Kaylee Screws, Entrepreneurship; Scout Hall, Performing Arts, Dance; and Ashlyn Turner, Beef; Third Place Winners: Adamarie Moran-Esparza, Poultry; Sam Williams, Agriscience; and Sam Lawrence, Outdoor Recreation.
Also placing well in their project areas were Maritza Martinez, Arts and Crafts; Terralynn Brinson, Photography and Videography; Hannah Camarero, Food for Health & Sport; Taylor Hannah, General Recreation; and Addi Rae Robertson, Performing Arts, General.
Graduating seniors Terralynn Brinson, Yasmin Rios and Lauren Sapp were recognized for their 4-H participation and received honor cords for graduation. Scout Hall was recognized for her service as a member of the 2025-2026 Southeast District Senior Board of Directors.
4-H Project Achievement is a cornerstone of the Georgia 4-H program. 4-H’ers pick a project area of interest, complete project work in that area throughout the year then research a specific topic, write a presentation, and present it to a judging panel. The 7th-12th grade competition process also includes submitting a portfolio. For Senior (9th-12th Grade) 4-H’ers, district winners also have the opportunity to compete at the state level to become a Master 4-H’er and attend State 4-H Congress, held annually in Atlanta. State winners advance to National Congress.
For more information on Emanuel County 4-H and how you can get involved, call the UGA Extension Office at (478) 237-1226 or visit our office located at 129 North Anderson Drive in Swainsboro.
