2003 Roundup

Two outstanding 4-H families were honored with the Hale Master 4-H Family award during State 4-H Roundup at The University of Tennessee, Martin. Those awarded the W.M. and Ruth Hale Tennessee Master 4-H Family recognition were:

* The Elder family from Blount County (Roger and Sandra Elder and their children John and Sarah) - Horse Project

* The Britton family from Warren County (David and Joyce Britton and their children Davey and Mac)

This program recognizes 4-H families who have shown consistent leadership ability and exceptional participation in all phases of 4-H work. The Hales established an endowment in 1983 to provide funds for the Master Family recognition. Mrs. Hale presented the awards to the Elder and Britton families during the awards banquet at Roundup.

Beef
Erin Bartley, Bedford County - Level I
Sara Gossett, Williamson County - Level II

Dairy
David Layman, Loudon County - Level I

Horse
Preston Morris, Hamblen County - Level I
Sarah Nichols, Bedford County - Level II

Meat Science
David Officer, DeKalb County - Level I
Laura May, Humphreys County - Level II

Poultry
Jessica Hartle, Sumner County - Level I
Joseph Branum, Bradley County - Level II

Sheep
Ryan Hensley, Loudon County - Level I
Ross Fanning, Moore County - Level II

Swine
Matthew McBride, Madison County - Level I
James Mathis, Hickman County - Level II