Submitted by: Kim Frachiseur, CEA-4-H

Nine 4-H’ers from Sevier County were selected as 4-H State Teen Stars for the 2024 year. Sevier County 4-H’ers Charlie Collins, Nick Diaz, Raegan Frachiseur, John Moe, Monica Rivas, Chips Stamps, Ty Wagner, Katie Williamson, and Evan Wolcott are nine of fifty-one teens from across the state to achieve this title. On June 5, a special banquet was held during the 4-H Arkansas Teen Leader Conference to honor these youths for their outstanding achievements in their areas of 4-H projects and activities, leadership, and community service.

One 4-Her from Sevier County was chosen as 4-H State Ambassador this year. Kyle Williamson was chosen from kids all across the state of Arkansas to represent Arkansas 4-H. This year, only thirty 4-H’ers were selected for this opportunity. Before a youth can become an ambassador, they must first achieve several goals. They must show growth in their educational project, be an excellent speaker in front of large crowds, participate in county, district, and state level activities, prove they have above average leadership skills, mentor other youth, and do community service projects. The biggest accomplishment being working outside of 4-H to better their community.

Kyle Williamson is the 16-year-old son of Ronnie and Tiffany Williamson. By having this opportunity, Kyle hopes that his vast knowledge of different subjects and his strong work ethic will help not just all of 4-H, but our community also. Arkansas 4-H Ambassadors assist with 4-H promotion at the county and state level, pushing the Arkansas 4-H program at every opportunity. Ambassadors assist with statewide 4-H programs such as the Teen Leader Conference, serve as banquet planners or workshop speakers, and represent 4-H at various activities such as fairs, donor events, awards programs, and community and state organizations' annual meetings.