2004 Roundup Winners Named

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, Knoxville. Those awarded the W.M. and Ruth Hale Tennessee Master 4-H Family recognition were:

*The Brown Family from Coffee County (George, June, Daniel, Christy, Adam, and Samantha) - Horse Project Group

*The Lemley Family from Robertson County (Jimmy, Mary Lee, Marissa, Rebekah, and Abigail)

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 Brown and Lemley families during the awards banquet at Roundup.

The state winner in the adult volunteer leader recognition program for 2004 is Becky Nichols of Bedford County. Becky has served as a volunteer leader for 25 years. She currently works with the Bedford County 4-H youth development program and the Wranglers horse project group. She served as the 2003 Chair of the State Committee of Volunteer Leaders. Becky is also a member of the Southern Region Volunteer Leader Forum planning committee.

The award includes a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta and the Charlene Hamilton Powell memorial plaque sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kant.

Congratulations to both Becky Nichols and the Extension staff in Bedford County. The runner-up for the award was Jan Foy of Henry County.

TENNESSEE 4-H ROUNDUP AWARDS PROGRAM RESULTS

Several 4-H’ers were recognized at the Tennessee 4-H Roundup awards banquet, Tuesday night, July 20. Each Level I winner received the 4-H Horizon Award and is eligible for a $500 scholarship if they major in agriculture or family and consumer science at UTM or UTK. Each Level II winner received a silver tray, the Lee Medallion, and a trip to National 4-H Congress.

Beef
Evan Bartely, Bedford County - Level I
Gatlin Brandon, Claiborne County - Level II
Pictured left to right are Ken Given, Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, donor; Evan Bartley, Level I winner from Shelbyville; Brandon Gatlin, Level II winner from Tazewell; and Jim Neel, UT Extension specialist. Evan received a $500 college scholarship sponsored by Lafayette and Janice Williams. Gatlin received a silver tray sponsored by the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association and a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta.

Dairy
Preston Morris, Hamblen County - Level I
Lance Willis, Coffee County - Level II
Pictured from left to right are Gary Rogers, UT Extension specialist; Preston Morris, Level I winner from Whitesburg; Lance Willis, Level II winner from Hillsboro; and Bob Brinkmann, silver tray donor. Preston received a $500 college scholarship. Lance received a silver tray and trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta.

Horse
Sally Armstrong, Williamson County - Level I
Samantha Brown, Coffee County - Level II
Pictured from left to right are Ken Givens, Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, donor; Brandon Cobble, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, donor; Samantha Brown, Level II winner from Hillsboro; Sally Armstrong, Level I winner from Nolensville; Pam Salem, Tennessee Horse Council, silver tray donor; and Doyle Meadows, UT Extension specialist. Sally received a $500 college scholarship. Samantha received a silver tray and trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta.

Meat Science
Amanda Gatlin, Hardeman County - Level I
David Officer, DeKalb County - Level II
Pictured from left to right are Brandon Cobble, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, donor; Amanda Gatlin, Level I winner from Bolivar; David Officer, Level II winner from Smithville, Shirley Miller, silver tray donor; and Dwight Loveday, UT Extension specialist. Amanda received a $500 college scholarship and the Horizon Award. David received a silver tray and trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta.

Poultry
John Avrit, Cheatham County - Level I
William Karl Pyrdom, Jr., Moore County - Level II
Pictured from left to right are Ken Givens, Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, donor; Lori Jean Mantooth, Specialist District of the Tennessee Association of Extension 4-H Workers, silver tray donor; William Karl Pyrdom, Jr., Level II winner from Petersburg; John Avrit, Level I winner from Joelton; and Aaron Fisher, UT College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. John received a $500 college scholarship. William received a silver tray and trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta.

Sheep
Travis McPeak, Wilson County - Level I
Matthew McBride, Madison County - Level II
Pictured from left to right are Jim Neel, UT Extension Specialist; Brandon Cobble, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, donor; Matthew McBride, Level II winner from Jackson; Travis McPeak, Level I winner from Lebanon, Ken Given, Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, donor; and Mark Powell, Tennessee Sheep Producers, silver tray donor. Travis received a $500 college scholarship and Horizon Award $500 college scholarship. Matthew received a silver tray and trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta.

Swine
Jared Givens, Wilson County - Level I
Stephanie Walker, Macon County - Level II
Pictured from left to right are Jim O’Neal, scholarship donor; Brandon Cobble, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, donor; Jared Givens, Level I winner from Lebanon; Stephanie Walker, Level II winner from Lafayette; Ken Givens, Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, donor; and Glen Conatser, UT Extension specialist. Travis received a $500 college scholarship and Horizon Award $500 college scholarship. Matthew received a silver tray and trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta.

Veterinary Science
Bridgett Lambert, Robertson County - Level I
Wesley Keele, Coffee County - Level II
Pictured from left to right are Bridgett Lambert, Level I winner from Goodlettsville; Wesley Keele, Level II winner from Hillsboro and Ken Given, Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, donor. Bridgett received a $500 college scholarship and Horizon Award. Wesley received a silver tray and trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta.

2003 Roundup Winners