A valued program in Morgan County 4-H has repeatedly been the 4-H Communications Event.  Youth are provided an opportunity to express themselves, build fundamental public speaking skills, gain confidence, and foster mastery by learning how to effectively communicate.  At the end of February over 500 youth completed a 4-H demonstration and ready for the County Contest.  Then in March half of the 25 school clubs had presented their 4-H speeches. COVID-19 pandemic struck, canceling the scheduled in-person event.   Knowing the importance of such an experience, extension staff provided a virtual 4-H communications event utilizing technology.  Seven youth participated in the first ever virtual contest.  All seven youth advanced on to the district level contest.  From there, six of the participants respectively won their categories and advanced on to the state level contest.  Even in the times of concern, confusion, and chaos, 4-Hers put forth the extra work and adapted to a new situation.  Public speaking can be one of the most valuable and feared forms of communication, witnessing youth overcome their personal fears and evolving into a confident speaker is a joyful experience that we are proud to provide to Morgan County Youth through 4-H programs.