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UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

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craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryYouth Participates in KY 4-H Communications Contest



Youth Participates in KY 4-H Communications Contest

Author: Kimberly Ragland

Planning Unit: Boyle County CES

Major Program: Communications

Plan of Work: Acquisition of Life Skills

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

 Providing youth with the ability to enhance and develop communication skills is of great importance in Kentucky.  The development of communications skills is one of the preeminent skills necessary to grow as an individual, a community member and a leader. This in turn creates a solid foundation for positive youth development (Jones, K. R. 2006)

This year 181 youth participated in State Communications Day including one speech competitor from Boyle County.  These youth have gained knowledge in public speaking through county and area grouping contests.  They have completed research on a topic of their choice, written a speech or demonstration and have presented a speech or demonstration.  Of these youth, 168 youth demonstrated effective presentation skills by attaining a blue ribbon, which is a score of 80-100.  In order to earn a spot at the State competition, the Boyle County youth participated in his classroom speech contest, won the county speech contest, and won the Ft. Harrod Area contest.

Total Demographics For 2023 State Communications Day 

Race/Ethnicity:

Non - Hispanic 

Hispanic 


White 

174

 


Black 

3

 


Asian / Pacific Islander 

 

 


Native American Indian / Alaska Native 

1

 


Hawaiian 

 

 


Multi / Two or more Races 

 

 


Other/Choose Not to Identify

3

 


Cannot be determined

 

 

Total 

 

 

 

181





Gender 

Male 

Female 


 

76

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