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| 4031 - Communications and Expressive Arts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.14) | 15 |
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) | 30 |
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) | 12 |
Number of youth who completed a drama, music, or dance project (PRACTICE) |
| 4031.2) | 75 |
Number of youth who completed a state fair arts, photography, or other visual arts project (PRACTICE) |
| 4031.1) | 35 |
Number of youth who completed a speech or demonstration (PRACTICE) |
Author: Lee Ann McCuiston
Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts
The Todd County 4-H program offered the county 4-H performing arts troupe for middle and high school youth for the fourth year in a row. This troupe was patterned after the Kentucky 4-H Performing Arts Program. Todd County also has 4 members on the State 4-H Performing Arts Troupe. Research shows that children who sing/dance/act or play an instrument are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement compared with their non-performing friends — and they
