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| 4031 - Communications and Expressive Arts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.14) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4031.12) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4031.11) | 1 |
Number of youth who completed a drama, music, or dance project (PRACTICE) |
| 4031.2) | 62 |
Number of youth who completed a state fair arts, photography, or other visual arts project (PRACTICE) |
| 4031.1) | 265 |
Number of youth who completed a speech or demonstration (PRACTICE) |
Author: Amanda Sublett
Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts
Positive youth development researchers theorize that youth who are confident and who have strong communication skills are more likely to make substantial contributions to their family, their community, and society. One way that youth can develop confidence and their communication skills is by completing a speech competition. In the 2022 program year, approximately 260 youth from Marion County completed a speech with thirty youth advancing to the county level. Seven youth advanced to the Lincoln
