Young voices shine at 4-H public speaking contest

Fourth grade winners of the Columbia County 4-H Public Speaking County Contest pose with their awards. Winners were Charley Neeley of Westside Elementary, first place (from left); Teagyn Garcia of Fort White Elementary, second place; Ariella Mason of Columbia City Elementary, third place; and Eli McCray of Epiphany Catholic School, honorable mention. (COURTESY UF/IFAS EXTENSION COLUMBIA COUNTY)
Fourth grade winners of the Columbia County 4-H Public Speaking County Contest pose with their awards. Winners were Charley Neeley of Westside Elementary, first place (from left); Teagyn Garcia of Fort White Elementary, second place; Ariella Mason of Columbia City Elementary, third place; and Eli McCray of Epiphany Catholic School, honorable mention. (COURTESY UF/IFAS EXTENSION COLUMBIA COUNTY)

By Heather Futch

UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County

Young speakers from across Columbia County took the stage Tuesday at the Keith Hudson School Board Auditorium for the annual Florida 4-H Public Speakin…