4-H Family Night

March 26, 2026

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4-H Family Night was held on March 9 at Phillips Community College, DeWitt to recognize Arkansas County 4-H members for their project achievements. There were 87 in attendance representing five 4-H clubs. Special thanks to the Arkansas County 4-H Foundation for the delicious meal and food preparations by Summit Utilities volunteers and the Arkansas County Extension Homemakers.

Warren Jennings Jr., Arkansas County 4-H Foundation president, presented awards to seven youth completing their 4-H Record Books.

Seniors – Daniel Danner, Service Learning; Teegan Henry, Photography; Katy Smith, Leadership

Intermediates – Halleigh Doepel, Animal Science; Collin Smith – Service Learning

Beginners – Maci Chappell - Gardening , Liam Doepel - Animal Science

Other recognized were:

Poultry Chain - Maci Chappell-Grand Champion; Ben Tripplett-Reserve Champion; Emalee Ballon, Sam Bennett, Harper Cummings, Halleigh Doepel, Liam Doepel, Landon Watkins, Philip Watkins, Ensley Young and Holden Young.

Pumpkin & Watermelon Contest - Maci Chappell, Sweepstakes

Shooting Sports – Jackson Allen, Charlie Howell, Landyn Watkins, Caleb Hartsoe

Sr. County Champion, Jr. County Champion, Honor Clubs, Champion Club and Outstanding 4-H Leader awards were announced by Grant Beckwith, County Extension Agent-Staff Chair and Warren Jennings, Jr.

Honor clubs: Spirit of’76 4-H Club and Clover Kids 4-H Club

County Champion Club – Clover Kids 4-H Club

Outstanding 4-H Leader – Heather Henry, Clover Kids 4-H Club

Sr. County Champion – Teegan Henry

Jr . County Champion – Collin Smith

Teegan Henry, a member of Clover Kids 4-H Club said “4-H has changed me for the better. Because of 4-H, I have met so many new people, made many lifelong friends, and had so many new experiences”.

For more information about 4-H in Arkansas County, call the Cooperative Extension Service at (870)659-2058. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ArkansasCounty4H.