Burlington--Vermont 4-H was well-represented at Eastern States Exposition on September 17 and 18, with more than three dozen 4-H’ers highlighting their 4-H projects and interests through action exhibits, talks, stage acts and other presentations at the New England Center.

They were selected to participate at the “Big E” in West Springfield, Massachusetts, after winning blue ribbons at the annual 4-H State Day in May. In addition to performing on stage, many of the 4-H’ers also rode on floats in the daily parade on 4-H Day, September 16.

Representing Vermont were:

ACTION EXHIBITS:

  • Blazing Bridles 4-H Club, Danville (“Halter Holder.” Kaylee Demars, St. Johnsbury; Paige Hemond, St. Johnsbury; LeighAnn Judd, Wolcott; Jenesy Zwart, Danville)
  • Caspian Critters 4-H Club, Greensboro (“Three Thrilling Things to Do with Too Much Milk.” Natalie Hill, Greensboro; Emma Rowell, Greensboro Bend; Maia Young, Glover)
  • Kingdom Hoofbeats, Derby Line (“Quit Your Belly Achin.’ ” Nora and Vera Acheson, North Troy; Maggie Guyer, Morgan; Jayde Hopkins and Kassie Koehler, both from Newport; Piper Parsons, Derby; Taylor Peck, Sheffield)
  • Kingdom Hoofbeats, Derby Line (“Tag, You're It.” Penelope Longe and Carlie Rondeau, both from Newport; Annabelle and Désirée Jensen, West Charleston; Lillie Royer, Newport Center)
  • Whispering Pines 4-H Club, Westford (“Canning Shadows.” Kinzi Grindle, St. Albans; Josie and Lillian Kascha-Hare, Saige Prisco and Lily and Samantha Provost, all from Milton; Graham Robinson, Underhill)

FASHION REVUE: Grace Denio, Waterford (one-piece jumpsuit with pockets)

ILLUSTRATED TALK: Grace Denio, Waterford (“Ain't Enough Pockets”); Tieghan Perry, Danville (“Equine Recurrent Uveitis”)

SMART SHOPPERS (modeling an outfit assembled on a $50 budget): Breeana Garcia, Woodsville, New Hampshire (school outfit); Jaida Jenkin, Wheelock (night out outfit)

STAGE PRESENTATION (GROUP): Rutland Performance and Arts Club (songs; James Shorey, Fair Haven; Aliza Smith, Tinmouth; Lucia Stubbins, Rutland Town; Adeline White, Pittsford)

STAGE PRESENTATIONS (INDIVIDUAL): James Shorey, Fair Haven (songs); Aliza Smith, Tinmouth (songs); Lucia Stubbins, Rutland Town (puppetry); Adeline White, Pittsford (songs)

Several photographs and posters by Vermont 4-H’ers were selected for exhibition in the New England Center throughout the 17-day run of the fair. These were voted People's Choice Awards at 4-H State Day in May.

These include the following:

PHOTOGRAPHS: Bristol Card, Williston (“Only in Vermont”); Grace Denio, Waterford (“Converse HQ”); Kaylee Demars, St. Johnsbury (“Catching Snow”); LeighAnn Judd, Wolcott (“Sweet Magnolia”); Jasmine Mooney, Barnet (“Mocha”); Mackynzie Tattersall, West Burke (“Pug”); Jenesy Zwart, Danville (“Fall at High Reach Farm: North Danville, Vermont”)

POSTERS: Kaila Call, Waterford (“Healthy Hooves”); Mackenzie Chase, Bristol (“Famous Female Inventors”); Téa Ferris, Jeffersonville (“Vermont Walleye”); Elizabeth Gamble, Peacham (“Thrush”); Sydney Gorton, Milton (“What is Navicular?”); Connor Hoyt (“Bees and Farming”) and Emmett Hoyt (“Bees”), both from South Royalton; Paityn Paradee, Swanton (“Horse Ribbons Meaning”)

Several other 4-H’ers were eligible to present at the “Big E” but were unable to attend due to school and other commitments.

To learn more about the UVM Extension 4-H program, call the State 4-H Office at (802) 656-7630 or (800) 571-0668 (toll-free in Vermont).