2021 Ontario County 4-H Public Presentations
Many people cite public speaking as one of their top fears, but 4-H public presentations is developing the next generation of confident communicators and building self-esteem and resiliency in youth across the county. Each February, Ontario County 4-H holds their public presentation program, where youth have the opportunity to present speeches on a variety of topics and then receive feedback from volunteer evaluators. This year’s 4-H public presentations were held 100% over live Zoom calls because of ongoing concerns about the global pandemic. In all, 46 youth and 10 volunteer evaluators were involved and all the sessions went smoothly. Youth took turns presenting on a variety of interesting topics. Immediately following their presentation, they answered questions from the audience, and then the evaluators gave them feedback about their presentation.
The following youth took part in this year’s virtual 4-H public presentation program: Henry Torgerson, Nadia Gauss, Blake Gauss, Josiah Seeber, Elijah Seeber, Isaiah Seeber, Addison Snyder, Olivia Maslyn, Grace Maslyn, Emory Bienvenue, Hannon Bienvenue, Hazel McLaughlin, Declan McLaughlin, Kellan McLaughlin, Manny Mand, Preet Mand, Ryland Dunham, Natalie Dunham, Isaiah Czadzeck, Hannah Czadzeck, Simon Czadzeck, Ezekiel Czadzeck, Wyatt Wadams, Everett Miller, Shelby Miller, Amelia Santy, Lucas Santy, Isaac Wheeler, Winnie Archer, Travis Clark, Jack Kemper, Fernando Soberon, Elana Soberon, Sara Soberon, Chase Atwood, Rebecca Pare, Kaelynn Hanggi, James Hay, Emily Hay, Claire Penta, Mollie Thaine, Noah Cammarota, Lila Cammarota, Grant Pyra, and Charlie Rodas.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario County 4-H is offering several in-person social distanced and virtual learning opportunities. Our 2020-2021 4-H year began on October 1st. If you are interested in enrolling as a member or volunteer or if you have questions about our program, please reach out to Sarah Wilhelm at sab423@cornell.edu or call 585-394-3977.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a non-profit educational organization with a mission to extend new knowledge and research-based information in agriculture, family and consumers sciences from Cornell University to county residents. County residents with concerns or questions related to agriculture, horticulture, water quality, 4-H youth development, parenting or family financial management can call 585-394-3977 any time or visit our website at www.cceontario.org.
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