Natioinal 4-H Congress Delegates (page 4)

Brennan Lytle of Warren County is a state winner in the Nutrition, Health and Fitness project. Brennan is the son of Mark and Hilda Lytle. Brennan is a past senior Level I winner in both the food science and nutrition, health and fitness projects. Through his project involvement, Brennan has held nutrition camps with his 4-H Honor Club, conducted June Dairy Month activities and participated in cooking camps. He also volunteers time at the Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville. Brennan has served as a Middle Area Representative for the Central Region All Stars, Honor Club president and State 4-H All Star Chief. He has also been a junior 4-H camp leader. Brennan is active in his school and community. He is the worship leader for the youth at his church, a leader for FCA at school, a member the Boy Scouts of America, an Eagle Scout and a quarter master in BSA Troop. After graduation, Brennan would like to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville or Bryan College. He plans to become a music minister and missionary.

Elana Mashburn of Shelby County is attending National 4-H Congress as the state winner in the Photography project. Elana is the daughter of Mart and Trena Mashburn. Elana has been active in the photography projects for the past seven years. She has led a photography project group for two years. Through this group, she has taught 20 members on the subjects of using shadows, filters, controlling your camera and taking journalism photography. She is a past state L:evel I photography project winner and a state 4-H Photo Search winner. Elana has served as president, vice president and secretary of her local club. She has also participated in the forestry, wildlife, and fisheries; clothing and textiles, consumer education/economics; and nutrition, health and fitness projects. After finishing high school, Elana plans to attend the University of Memphis and major in business.

Stephen McBride of Coffee County is the state winner in the Beef project. He is the son of Mark and Carol McBride. Stephen has been involved in 4-H for the eight years and in the beef project for four years. He was named the senior Level I beef winner in 2010. He and his family raise twenty head of Angus cattle. His responsibilities include applying proper health procedures, mending fences, up-keep of facilities and the utilizing the most humane practices. He is Beef Quality Assurances certified and a graduate of UT Extension's Master Beef Procedures program. Stephen is involved in the 4-H Honor Club and has served as vice president and secretary. Stephen is also an All-Star and started a community club to help younger 4-Hers get involved and excited about 4-H activities year-round. Stephen is involved in FFA and his church youth group. He has been a member of his high school's golf team for three years. Upon graduating from high school, Stephen plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin and major in agriculture communications.

Ashley McGray of Putnam County is a state winner in the Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries project. She is the daughter of Kelly and Jenni McGray. Ashley has participated in 4-H wildlife judging on the regional, state and national levels. She was a member of the state-winning wildlife judging team that traveled to Los Alamos, New Mexico for the national competition where the team placed second. Ashley has participated in the public speaking competition, interactive exhibits, poster contests, as well as horse and livestock judging. Ashley served as her church secretary and assisted in teaching Sunday school. She also volunteers her time during the Putnam County Fair each year.

Austin Miracle of Sullivan County is the state winner in the Veterinary Science project. Austin is the son of Philip and Heather Shipley. Austin has been active in the veterinary science project the past eight years. His project has led him to volunteer taking care of a variety of animals both sick and healthy at a local veterinarian clinic. Austin has participated in 4-H camp, Clover Bowl, wildlife judging, forestry judging and outdoor meat cookery. He is a member of his high school football team. After graduating from high school, Austin plans to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and pursue a degree in veterinary medicine.