PAMPA – The Gray County 4-H Council hosted the 2024–2025 Gray County 4-H Achievement Banquet on August 12. 4-H is the youth development program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Outstanding 4-H members and adult leaders were honored for their accomplishments during the past year, said Joan Gray-Soria, AgriLife Extension agent in Gray County.
Major Awards
• Gold Star Award – The highest state award presented at the county level, given only once in a member’s 4-H career. This year’s recipient was Gavin Greer, a six-year 4-H member and Junior at Pampa High School. Greer holds offices in both his local club and the County 4-H Council. He participates in Swine, Shotgun, Leadership, Public Speaking, and Meat Judging projects, and has competed from county through state levels. His Gold Star trophy buckle was sponsored by Capital Farm Credit.
• Danforth “I Dare You” Award – Presented to Hope Scribner for her leadership potential and recognition as an emerging leader.
• Special Recognition Award – Presented to Nicky Price for outstanding dedication and leadership.
• Rookie of the Year – Awarded to Luke Kephart, based on recordbook achievement and participation points as a first-year member.
Recordbook Achievement Awards
Members who submitted a completed recordbook for their major project were recognized:
• Junior Division – Maggie Becco (Swine), Eleanor Collins (Consumer Education), Audri Cross (Fashion & Interior Design), Luke Darling (Shooting Sports), Landon Greer (Swine), Luke Kephart (Public Speaking), Braun Lashmet (Sheep).
• Intermediate Division – Kimber Becco (Swine), McKinley Clark (Public Speaking), Abigail Collins (Consumer Education), Avery Cross (Shooting Sports), Eli Darling (Shooting Sports), Hope Thrasher (Shooting Sports), Logan Thrasher (Shooting Sports).
• Senior Division – Gavin Greer (Swine), Hope Scribner (Beef).
Participation Awards
The following members accumulated the required number of participation points through 4-H activities:
Kimber Becco, Maggie Becco, McKinley Clark, Abigail Collins, Eleanor Collins, Audri Cross, Avery Cross, Eli Darling, Luke Darling, Katie Davis, Kenedie Davis, Alexandria Hembree, Blake Hembree, Charles Hembree, Luke Kephart, Braun Lashmet, Nicky Price, Hope Thrasher, and Logan Thrasher.
Sales Awards
The Parent-Leaders Council also recognized members who qualified for Top Salesman Awards, receiving either a hoodie or jacket based on total sales:
• Hoodie Recipients – Harbor Baldridge, Katie & Kenedie Davis, Anleigh Bowers, Hadleigh Bowers, Kimber Becco, Maggie Becco.
• Jacket Recipients – Hudson Cruz, McKinley Clark, Alexandria Hembree, Emma Searl, Cayler Bowers, Hope Scribner.
Scholarships
• Extension Education Club 4-H Scholarship – Presented to Nicky Price.
• Gray County Parent-Leaders Scholarships – Presented to Makenzie Green and Nicky Price.
Other Recognitions
Additional awards included year pins, junior leader pins, state recognition, and national recognition.
The Friend of 4-H Award was presented to Intersect Power for their outstanding support of the Gray County 4-H program.
Members of the 4-H Clothing Project constructed and presented Quilts of Valor to two veterans: Mr. Marvin Ray Dickerson (Newbies Quilt) and Mr. Allen Snapp (Advanced Quilt).
The 4-H Council also selected two Outstanding Leaders for 2025: Brenda Green and Alicia Nicholas.
About 4-H: The 4-H program is open to all youth in 3rd through 12th grades. For more information, contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Gray County at 806-669-8033.
