Since 1992
Print and digital marketing
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Franklin County was represented by 10 participants at the State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament April 7 at the University of Maine.
Fifty-seven 4-H members from throughout the state competed in categories, demonstrations and illustrated talks, which were then scored by a three-judge panel.
The 4-H public speaking program reported the highest number of participants in three years.
Several Franklin County 4-H members received a top score of 115, and each member earned a blue ribbon for his or her illustrated talk. Mackenzie Jones and Caleb Mulcahy each earned one of 10 available spots on the Eastern States Exposition (ESE) communication science team; Hannah Mulcahy earned the spot of first alternate.
In September, the team will compete at the Eastern States Exhibition in Springfield, Mass.
For more information about UMaine Extension 4-H, including how to enroll, contact Tara Marble, 207-778-4650; 800-287-1478 (in Maine); tara.marble@maine.edu.
PHOTO: Members of Franklin County 4-H participating in the state public speaking tournament were, back row, from left, Andrew Dexter, Mackenzy Labrie, Allison Blauvelt, Noah Mulcahy, Faith Dexter; front row, Hannah Mulcahy, Joshua Mulcahy, Bradley Smith. Not pictured are Mackenzie Jones and Caleb Mulcahy. All members are part of the Doe-C-Doe Dairy Goat Club. Joshua Mulcahy is also a member of the Franklin County Circuit Hackers 4-H Club; Bradley Smith is also a member of the Dairy 4-H Club. (Submitted photo)
