Katie Ash Charting.

On October 6, 2024, Tyler County 4-H met at the Tyler County 4-H Campground for the 2023-2024 Awards Ceremony, Carnival, and Recruitment Event!

4-H members played games that awarded tickets for chances at several great prizes donated by businesses and individuals.

After the games, the 4-H members and volunteers celebrated their successes during the past 4-H year. We are so proud of their accomplishments!

The following members participated at the State level for the 4-H Photo and Poster Contest and won the following ribbons:

Photo

Bentley Brannon (Jinger the Calf) – State Certificate

Marcus Brannon (Runner the Calf) – State Certificate

Hayleigh Gum (Is That For Me? & On The Moooove)

Hunter Gum (I Love EWE & The Emerald Isle)

Poster

Teagan Barnhart Jr. 4-H Promotion White

Bentley Brannon Jr. Dairy White

Marcus Brannon Int. 4-H Agriculture White

Marylin Foltz Int. 4-H Promotion Red

Marylin Foltz Int. 4-H General Red

Hayleigh Gum Jr. 4-H General Red

Hunter Gum Sr. Dairy White

Pierson Hayes Int. Dairy Blue

Colin King Int. STEM Red

Sadie Negie Int. Healthy Living White

Kayli West Sr. 4-H Promotion Red

Cloverbuds are the youngest 4-H members; they received a participation certificate and pin.

Trinity Barnhart Cloverbuds

Emry Bartrug Cloverbuds

Cecelia Beaty Cloverbuds

Carson Botkins Cloverbuds

Julie Call Cloverbuds

Tucker Dalrymple Cloverbuds

Hesston Gum Cloverbuds

Rylee Haught Cloverbuds

Ford Negie Cloverbuds

Sophia Paden Cloverbuds

Kallista Wade Cloverbuds

4-H Project Books teach by using a “hands-on” experience. The following 4-H members were recognized for completing their project book and exhibit:

Project Completed (Listed by Club/Member)

Knight Riders

Sadie Negie 100% Project Completion

For Under Construction (sewing)

Ilana Anderson Cake Decorating & Cooking 101

Lorain Anthony This is 4-H

Bentley Brannon The Incredible Pig

Marcus Brannon The Incredible Pig

Deseree Brown This is 4-H

Eli Dutton This is 4-H

Barbara Ebert Pet Pals

Marylin Folz This is 4-H

Virginia Gille Cooking 101 & This is 4-H

Jaxson Haught This is 4-H

Jaide Hisam Pet Pals & This is 4-H

Collin King This is 4-H

Mariah King Get Started in Art

Martel King The Incredible Pig

Lyndie Michael This is 4-H

Sadie Negie Under Construction

Heaven Pittman Cake Decorating

Isabella Thompson This is 4-H

Nevaeh Throckmorton Cooking 101

Cecillia Tirpak This is 4-H

Lucas Yost This is 4-H

Marie Yost Cooking 101 & This is 4-H

Tyler County Road Runners

Carmen Botkins This is 4-H

Tyler County Livestock Club

Ryder Archer Bite into Beef

Teagan Barnhart Photography & This is 4-H

Easton Billiter This is 4-H; Bite into Beef; The Incredible Pig

Aidan Glover The Incredible Pig & Rams, Lambs & You

Brandon Glover The Incredible Pig & Rams, Lambs & You

Griffin Glover Putting the Oink in Pig

Hayleigh Gum The Incredible Pig & Rams, Lambs & You

Hunter Gum Follow the Path; Leading the Charge; Going Whole Hog

Pierson Hayes Just Browsing & The Incredible Pig

Urijah Mosser Bite into Beef &The Incredible Pig

Avery Paden Bite into Beef & The Incredible Pig

Harleigh Yost Rams, Lambs & You

Club officers make sure club meetings run efficiently and are rewarded for their youth leadership skills. Each officer received a certificate and pin to acknowledge their hard work and dedication to their club.

Knight Riders Club Officers

Christian Smith President

Barbara Ebert Vice President

Heaven Pittman Secretary

Nevaeh Throckmorton Treasurer

Deseree Brown Treasurer

Lyndie Michaels Reporter

Marylin Foltz Health Officer

Virginia Gille Health Officer

Marie Yost Health Officer

Jaxson Haught Fundraiser/Events

Lucas Yost Fundraiser/Events

Tyler County Livestock Club Officers

Haydon Ammons President

Hunter Gum Vice President

Kayli West Secretary

Hayleigh Gum Treasurer

Hayleigh Gum Reporter

Harleigh Yost Reporter

Avery Paden Song Leader

Easton Billiter Song Leader

Avery Paden Recreation Leader

Easton Billiter Recreation Leader

Hayleigh Gum Scrapbook

Harleigh Yost Scrapbook

Tyler County Road Runners Club Officers

Katie Ash President

Mariah King Treasurer

Carmen Botkins Health Officer

Kelsey Pittman How How Leader

Each year, the club with the most outstanding officer books also receives a special recognition. This year’s recipients are:

Club Officer Books

Scrapbook

1st – Tyler County Livestock: Hayleigh Gum & Harleigh Yost

Secretary Books

1st – Tyler County Livestock: Kayli West

Treasurer Books

1st – Knight Riders: Nevaeh Throckmorton

4-H members that are sixteen years and older are eligible for the WV 4-H Charting program. Charting is a way for members to use the 4-H’s (Head, Heart, Hands, Health) to look deeper into themselves and “chart” a path forward as they grow and mature. Charting is a year-long process that encourages members to think about the goals they wish to achieve and requires a record of their work and an interview with Extension professionals. Tyler County is proud to announce that two of our members successfully completed the WV 4-H Charting program: Katie Ash and Christian Smith .

As we closed out the 2023-2024 4-H year, it is important to recognize our 4-H Volunteers and Leaders. Without their hard work and dedication to the 4-H program, we wouldn’t be able to have 4-H clubs in this community.

Leader and Volunteer Recognition

Tasha Gum 2 Years of Service

Missy West: 5 Years of Service & 5 Year Pin

Beth Jackson: 7 Years of Service

Deanna Ammons: 14 years of Service

Kelly Jackson: 16 Years of Service

Corinne Allen: 20 Years of Service & 20 Year Pin

Connie Stewart: 37 Years of Service

Charity Hadley: 51 Years of Service

WVU Tyler County Extension and Tyler County 4-H would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations to our Carnival/Awards Ceremony: The Movie House;Reisbecks-Cash Savers New Martinsville; The Bookstore Magnus Balloons/Thomas Jackson; Kelly Jackson; Elizabeth Jackson; Connie Stewart

Galaxy – Middlebourne

Tyler County 4-H is currently enrolling for the 2024-2025 year. 4-H prepares the youth of today so that they are “Beyond Ready” to be the leaders of tomorrow.

If you would like to know more about 4-H or are interested in registering to be a member or volunteer, please contact the WVU Extension Office in Tyler County at 304-758-2101.