The 2024 Tennessee 4-H Roundup and All Star Conference was a fun-filled event held at the University of Tennessee at Martin this year.
It brought together 4-H’ers between the 9th and 12th grades from all across the state.
There were over 300 kids in attendance.
These 4-H’ers were able to test their knowledge in their project area through Level I and Level II competitions.
Our generous donors and supporters made it possible for Tennessee 4-H to give out over $50,000 in scholarships to deserving 4-H members.
Highlights of Roundup and All Star Conference include recreation rampage, a career fair, the All Star bonfire, the Vol State Ceremony, an Awards Banquet, elections for the 2024-2025 State Council officers, and a silent disco to wrap up the week.
2024-2025 Tennessee 4-H State Council:
President : Gabe Harville, Smith county
Vice President : Isaac Welch, Wayne County
Western Senior Representative: Rachel Ahlheit, Dickson County
Central Region Senior Representative: Laura Kennedy, Williamson county & Kaytlen, Warren County
Eastern Region Senior Representative: Grace Huff McMin County & Holly Bostic, Meigs County
Representatives at Large: Malcolm Jackson, Shelby County & London Murphy, Madison County
Western region Junior Representatives: Jack Hutson, Henry County & Catherine Gibson, Hardeman County
Central Region Junior Representatives: Takota Moore Warren County & John Hancock, Wilson County
Eastern Region Junior Representatives: Alex Snodgrass Jefferson County & John Everett Martin, Hancock County
Governor: Jaiden Keith, Franklin County
SOS: Cali Alonzo, Franklin County
SOH: Summer Grace Kelly, Franklin County
Chief: Logan West, Macon County
Deputy Chief: Paige Costello, Carroll County
Scribe: Hailey Butler, Scott County
Level II Winners:
Beef: Lauren Wingler, Rutherford County
Communication/Public Speaking: Levi Cullum, Williamson County
Companion Animals: Eryn Coure, Madison County
Computers & Technology: Brody Metcalf, Franklin County
Consumer Education & Economics: Anayah Lattimore, Madison County
Creative Arts & Design: Lily Bowell, Franklin County and Isabella Rikart, Humphreys County
Dairy: Black Teal, Coffee County
Electric: Michael Caden Cole, Dyer County
Engineering & Safety Science: Harris Eddins, Knox County and Emily Chamberlain, Robertson County
Entomology: Logan West, Macon County
Entrepreneurship: Gavin Page, Williamson County
Food Science: Gabe Harville, Smith County and Isaac Welch, Wayne County
Goat: Bo Robertson, Williamson County
Horse: Gracie Smith, Dyer County
Horticulture & Garden: Haley Aldridge, Crockett County and Carabeth Chrisawn, Carter County
Nutrition, Health, & Fitness: Amelia Maxon-Hane, Franklin County and Tessa Palma, Robertson County
Outdoor Recreation & Shooting Sports: Mackenzie Ketchum, Campbell County
Performing Arts: Mason Valentine, Jefferson County
Personal Development: Erin Meadows, Clay County
Photography: Isabella Forester, Tipton County
Plant Science: Emma Kinsey, Jefferson County
Poultry: Kynlee Davis, Smith County
Sheep: Aliyah Blackburn, Bedford County
Swine: Rachel Alheit, Dickson County
Veterinary Science: Stella Nelson, Dickson County
Ag Leadership: Evan Deliello, Williamson County
FCS Leadership: Brinlee Bradford, Lincoln County
Citizenship: MaeLee Williamson, Giles County
Leadership: Caroline Garrell, Lincoln County
Vol State Recognition
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2024INSERT YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS Tennessee 4-H Members Receive Highest Recognition, Vol State, at the 101stTennessee 4-H Roundup Tennessee 4-H members begin their careers in programming in the 4th grade. They have approximately nine years to learn, compete, give back, and teach others. By the time they are 11th and 12th grade members, 4-H’ers have been doing all kinds of service projects, giving of their own time, and helping others. The first level of recognition a 4-H member can achieve is joining the Honor Club organization. This happens when a member begins 7th grade and can show their work in leadership and citizenship. The second recognition tier is when a 4-H member joins the All Stars organization in 9th grade. All Stars spend much of their time doing service work for others instead of self. The third and highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H member can attain is being initiated into Vol State. Inductees into Vol State receive a pin signifying their recognition along with being inducted into the association during a moving candlelit ceremony. Vol State members must be in grades 11 or 12, nominated by their 4-H agent, and first be Honor Club and All Star members. This year, 73 youth were inducted into Vol State at the at the University of Tennessee Martin on Thursday, July 18. Former Vol State initiates participated in the Ceremony. Jamie Harris, Interim State 4-H Program Leader, led the ceremony with assistance from State 4-H Council Vice President Zac Lewis, Overton County, and State 4-H Council President Cade Simmons, Van Buren County. President Simmons presented each newly installed member with their own Vol State key. Tom Broyles, State 4-H Program Leader from Tennessee State University, Western Region 4-H Program Leader Neal Smith, Central Region 4-H Program Leader Melissa Henry, and several specialists from the Tennessee State 4-H Office participated in the initiation ceremony as well. 4-H agents Amanda Paschall, Carroll County; Roger Clark, Carter County; Karen Nelms, Jefferson County; Greg Austin, Monroe County; Amelia Sturgill, Scott County; and Bret Wallace, Stewart County symbolized the Hs of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health during the ceremony. Graduating 4-H members Amelia Langford, Dyer County; Abigail Berny, Williamson County; Zac Lewis, Overton County; and Callie Smith, Jefferson County served as the Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. This year’s Vol State inductees from each county was as follows: |
| 2024 Vol State Initiates List | ||
| Bristol | Brown | Anderson County |
| Aliyah | Blackburn | Bedford County |
| Nathan | Keller | Bradley County |
| Mackenzie | Ketchum | Campbell County |
| Alyssa | Kidd | Carter County |
| Carabeth | Chrisawn | Carter County |
| Mary | Chandler | Cheatham County |
| Kendall | Hamilton | Clay County |
| Erin | Meadows | Clay County |
| Haley | Aldridge | Crockett County |
| Rachel | Ahlheit | Dickson County |
| Stella | Nelson | Dickson County |
| Lydia | Jones | Dickson County |
| Michael | Cole | Dyer County |
| Riley | Sipes | Dyer County |
| Gracie | Smith | Dyer County |
| Lily | Boswell | Franklin County |
| Amelia | Maxon-Hane | Franklin County |
| Brody | Metcalf | Franklin County |
| Gracie | Burch | Giles County |
| Gately | Pfeiffer | Giles County |
| MaeLee | Williamson | Giles County |
| Mason | Philbeck | Greene County |
| Steven | Gibson | Hardeman County |
| Aiden | Gossett | Hickman County |
| Hailie | Tilley | Hickman County |
| Jackson | Hall | Jefferson County |
| Emma | Kinsey | Jefferson County |
| Joshua | Ransom | Johnson County |
| Ainslee | Davenport | Knox County |
| Matthew | Davis | Knox County |
| Macaiah | Dyck | Knox County |
| Harris | Eddins | Knox County |
| Zaccary | Ross | Knox County |
| Brinlee | Bradford | Lincoln County |
| Caroline | Garrell | Lincoln County |
| Zane | Ritchie | Macon County |
| Logan | West | Macon County |
| Eryn | Coure | Madison County |
| Elisha | Gaugh | Madison County |
| Shalique | Jones | Madison County |
| Anayah | Lattimore | Madison County |
| London | Murphy | Madison County |
| Mariques | Turnbow | Madison County |
| Dallas | Weddle | Madison County |
| Brady | Higdon | Marion County |
| Grace | Huff | McMinn County |
| Caroline | Brack | Meigs County |
| Cadence | Patton | Monroe County |
| Macy | Sheppard | Montgomery County |
| Lee Anna | Maxwell | Overton County |
| Jacob | Patterson | Polk County |
| Deagan | Price | Polk County |
| Kaden | Trew | Polk County |
| Avalyn | Brown | Roane County |
| Madelynn | Sherman | Roane County |
| Jackson | Lawson | Roane County |
| Beth | Perry | Scott County |
| Malcolm | Jackson | Shelby County |
| Kynlee | Davis | Smith County |
| Gabe | Harville | Smith County |
| Abby | Rippy | Sumner County |
| Isabella | Forrester | Tipton County |
| Antwan | Green | Tipton County |
| Alayla | McCoy | Tipton County |
| Timothy | Baker | Van Buren County |
| Jedrick | Mooneyham | Van Buren County |
| EmiLee | Lassiter | Warren County |
| Will | Mayes | Warren County |
| Kaytlen | Nunley | Warren County |
| Addison | Carroll | Williamson County |
| Evan | Deliello | Williamson County |
| Wilson | Israel | Williamson County |
| Laura | Kennedy | Williamson County |
Langford Family Selected for 2024 Hale Master 4-H Family Award
The Langford family, from Dyer County, has been recognized for their involvement and commitment to 4-H youth. They were presented with the prestigious 2024 Hale Master 4-H Family award. The Langford Family includes Thomas and Alicia, Amelia, and Wyatt.
The start of the Langford family 4-H volunteer journey began in the Fall of 2015 at Holice Powell Elementary in Dyersburg, TN. That fall, Amelia attended her first 4-H meeting and learned all about 4-H. Amelia is quoted in the Dyersburg Gazette as saying, “I think one of the most impactful moments was my first public speaking contest. It was really terrifying for me, but a lot of fun.” Since that time the Langford family has been a staple in the Dyer County 4-H Family. Since Amelia’s first public speaking contest, she and her brother, Wyatt, were at almost every 4-H Contest. Amelia currently serves on the Tennessee 4-H state council as a Senior Representative and as Secretary. Amelia has been a member of the TN Performing Arts Troupe the past two years and her brother Wyatt served on the Troupe in 2023-24. Both Amelia and Wyatt were able to go to 4-H Congress in 2024, Wyatt as a delegate and Amelia as a public speaking finalist for the third year. And this past year, Amelia was a presenter at the National 4-H Ignite Conference in Washington, DC. Thomas and Alicia have served at various events as volunteers through 4-H. Thomas served as a chaperone to the National 4-H Roundup in Denver, CO when Amelia was on the state winning Consumer Decision Making Team. Thomas has also served as a volunteer at 4-H Congress and has helped transport students to regional and state events. Alicia serves as a volunteer at 4-H Junior High Camp and several years at 4-H Roundup. Over the past nine years, the Langford Family has participated in over 300 4-H events on the local, county, regional, state, and national levels, and has over 30,000 volunteer hours. The Langford family has truly been an integral part of the Dyer County 4-H program.
The purpose of the Hale Master 4-H Family Recognition Award is to recognize 4-H families for their consistent leadership and exceptional involvement on the county, region and state levels of 4-H work. County Extension Agents nominate potential award recipients. More information on this award can be found at https://4h.tennessee.edu/volunteers/.
Junelle Sellers Selected for the Charline Hamilton Powell Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Award
The 2024 recipient of the Charline Hamilton Powell Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Award is Junelle Sellers from Knox County. Junelle will be participating in National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA in November, 2024 with the Tennessee 4-H state project winners.
Junelle Sellers, from Knox County, is the epitome of an exceptional 4-H volunteer. Junelle is on the Eastern Region 4-H Volunteer Leader Advisory Council, the 4-H VOLS State Committee and serves as Vice President of the Knox County 4-H Volunteer Leader Association. She is an integral part of planning and implementing state events such as 4-H Congress, 4-H Roundup, and Volunteer Jam. In Knox County, she is a part of fund development efforts, teaches livestock judging, and leads the 4-H beef project. Her skills are varied and noteworthy, as she serves as a judge at public speaking and County Achievement Night, helps coordinate the Knox County 4-H exhibits at the Tennessee Valley Fair, and helps organize the county 4-H leadership retreat. Basically, she is a mainstay at any and all 4-H events in Knox County.
This award is presented to an outstanding 4-H volunteer who has served as for five or more years. Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kant of Blount County sponsor this recognition. County Extension Agents nominate potential award recipients. More information on this award can be found at https://4h.tennessee.edu/volunteers/.
4-H is a youth development program of the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University. 4-H develops youth to thrive and to “make the best better.” Youth participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps, and many other methods. 4-H youth “learn by doing” through hands-on activities, starting in their own communities, and reaching far beyond; while empowering them to develop and strengthen valuable life skills. To learn more about Tennessee 4-H, please visit https://4h.tennessee.edu/.
We want to give a special thank you to our amazing donors and sponsors who made the 2024 Roundup and All Star Conference possible. We thank you all for your generosity and support of these amazing youth programs that are inspiring our future leaders. If you are interested in making a donation, please visit https://tn4hfoundation.org/donate/.
