2021 Maine 4-H State Public Speaking Tournament

4-H Public Speaking Awards Ceremony

Family, friends, and the general public who wish to support youth can join us for the Awards Ceremony! The Awards Ceremony will be streamed live via Zoom, Facebook Live, and YouTube (below) on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 4:00pm. Tune in to watch a welcome message from UMaine Cooperative Extension Dean and 4-H Alumna, Dr. Hannah Carter, a photo slideshow of the virtual presentations as well as the announcement of awards for each participant. We encourage you to invite anyone you’d like — there is no limit on attendees!

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Presentation Schedule

4-H State Public Speaking Tournament
Saturday, April 17, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
By invitation only. This event is not open to the public. The public is encouraged to join us during the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, April 18 at 4pm.

Room 1 – 9:00 a.m.

  1. “Civil Air Patrol” | Illustrated Talk
    Scout W. | Junior | Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County| GLEE of Maine 4-H Club
  2. “Coding past present future” | Illustrated Talk
    Summit W. | Junior | Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County | GLEE of Maine 4-H Club
  3. “How to take care of red-eared slider turtles” | Illustrated Talk
    Abe H. | Junior | Aroostook County | Paca Pals 4-H Club
  4. “Snowmobiling” | Illustrated Talk
    Hayden C. | Junior | Knox/Lincoln County | Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club
  5. “All About Thoroughbred Horses” | Illustrated Talk
    Lydia H. | Junior | Aroostook County | Paca Pals 4-H Club

Room 2 – 9:00 a.m.

  1. “Some Assembly Required” | Illustrated Talk
    Jeremy D. | Senior | Knox/Lincoln County | Jolly Farmers 4-H Club
  2. “Fire It Up! The tale of Americas First Mid Engine Car” | Illustrated Talk
    Nathaniel D. | Senior | Knox/Lincoln  County| Jolly Farmers 4-H Club
  3. “A Bite About Chocolate” | Illustrated Talk
    Anthony D. | Senior | Knox/Lincoln County| Jolly Farmers 4-H Club
  4. “The Language of Love” | Illustrated Talk
    Maddie G. | Senior | Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County| Andy/Sag Teen Council
  5. “The Legacy of a Sharp Shooter Woman” | Illustrated Talk
    Sara H. | Senior | Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County | Andy/Sag Teen Council

Room 3 – 9:00 a.m

  1. “Making Maple Syrup” | Demonstration
    Ira D. | Cloverbud | Washington County | Cobscook Currents 4-H Club
  2. “Stratovolcanoes” | Illustrated Talk
    Soren D. | Junior | Washington County| Cobscook Currents 4-H Club
  3. “How to Plant a Strawberry Seed” | Demonstration
    Samuel F. | Cloverbud | Washington County | Independent
  4. “All About Horses” | Illustrated Talk
    Zoe B. | Cloverbud | Knox/Lincoln County | Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club

Room 1 – 1:00 p.m.

  1. “Caring for Dogs” | Illustrated Talk
    Hunter D. | Cloverbud | York County | Nature Kids 4-H Club
  2. “Chocolate Zucchini Cake” | Demonstration
    Audra L. | Cloverbud | York County | Nature Kids 4-H Club
  3. “Caring for Cats” | Illustrated Talk
    Charlotte D. | Cloverbud | York County | Nature Kids 4-H Club
  4. “Caring for Ferrets” | Illustrated Talk
    Caroline D. | Cloverbud | York County| Nature Kids 4-H Club
  5. “Returns and what they do to the environment” | Illustrated Talk
    Adrian L. | Junior | York County| Nature Kids 4-H Club
  6. “How to make Gimbap “ | Demonstration
    Grace H. | Cloverbud | Aroostook County| Paca Pals 4-H Club

Room 2 – 1:00 p.m.

  1. “Too Cool for School” | Team Illustrated Talk
    Maddie G. & Nathaniel D. | Seniors | Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County| Andy/Sag Teen Council
  2. “Laredo’s Blackbird: The Amazing Life of Jovita Idar” | Illustrated Talk
    Nayeli M. | Junior | Hancock County | Independent
  3. “Polish Chickens” | Illustrated Talk
    Sabrinnah D. | Junior | Knox/Lincoln County | Jolly Farmers
  4. “The Story of Malala Yousafzai” | Illustrated Talk
    Julia B. | Senior | Knox/Lincoln County | Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club
    *note: this presentation may contain content not suitable for all audiences/ages.
  5. “Spooked! Eerie Folklore of Maine” | Illustrated Talk
    Elizabeth R. | Senior | Penobscot County | PVHA 4-H Club
    *note: this presentation may contain content not suitable for all audiences/ages.

Room 3 – 1:00 p.m.

  1. “Why Eat Beef?” | Illustrated Talk
    Elizabeth E. | Senior | Knox/Lincoln County| Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club
  2. “Grooming a Cow” | Illustrated Talk
    Natalie C. | Junior | Knox/Lincoln County| Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club
  3. “Maine Food Insecurity” | Illustrated Talk
    Britney J. | Senior | Knox/Lincoln County | Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club
  4. “How to make a cutting board” | Demonstration
    Adam E. | Senior | Knox/Lincoln County | Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club
  5. “Breeds of Chickens” | Illustrated Talk
    Isabelle B. | Junior | Knox/Lincoln County | Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club

Pre-recorded

  1. “Bowling: Candlepin vs. Tenpin” | Illustrated Talk
    Jordan O. | Senior | Knox/Lincoln County | Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club

Questions About the 4-H Public Speaking Program?

Please contact Sheila Norman at 207.942.7396 or sheila.norman@maine.edu.

If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Sheila Norman at 207.951.7542 or sheila.norman@maine.edu to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 14 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.