2026 Communications & Expressive Arts Contest Results
The 4-H Communications & Expressive Arts Contest was held on April 6, 2026, at the Cherry County Extension Office. There were 18 participants competing in the different areas of speech, music, and talent. The judge for the music and talent portion was Shelly Parks while Ann Nieffer judged the public speaking. Mahaya Jones was the Emcee for the event.
Dance:
Junior Talent Solo – Champion: Adley Swanson; Reserve: Jenessa Garwood
Music:
Clover Kid Piano Solo – Caleb DeWeerd
Junior Piano Solo – Champion: Isabella DeWeerd; Reserve: Bristol Danielski; Blue: Kyndel Danielski
Junior Vocal Solo - Purple: Liberty Dean
Intermediate Instrumental Solo – Champion: Ezra Dorsey; Reserve: Boe Tetherow
Senior Instrumental Solo – Champion: Keene Taylor; Reserve: RJ Dean
Senior Piano Solo – Purple: Brooke Brashears
Speech:
Clover Kid Reading – Brooks Tetherow
Junior Novice – Blue: Liberty Dean
Junior 4-H Prepared Speech – Champion: Makamry Jones; Blue: Jenessa Garwood
Junior 4-H Illustrated Presentation – Champion: Cam Brashears
Junior Cowboy Poetry – Champion: Makamry Jones
Junior PSA - Champion: Jenessa Garwood
Intermediate 4-H Illustrated Presentation – Champion: Boe Tetherow
Senior 4-H Illustrated Presentation – Champion: Jenalee Garwood
Senior 4-H Prepared Speech – Champion: Jenalee Garwood
Senior PSA – Champion: Jenalee Garwood
Senior Impromptu Speech – Champion: Jenalee Garwood
Senior Video Communication - Champion: Jenalee Garwood