PIERCE — The 2025 Pierce County 4-H Speech Contest and Illustrated Presentation was held on Monday, April 7, at the Extension office meeting room.
In the junior division public speak-
ing, Beckett Marks's speech, 'The Hammer,' received a purple ribbon
and grand champion junior speech. Beckett received a $25 registration scholarship to a 2025 4-H event of his choice, sponsored by The Randolph Times.
Henley Marks's speech, 'Taking Care of Orphan Calves,' received a purple ribbon and reserve champion. Beckett and Henley are able to represent Pierce County at state-level communication contest on June 20 in Lincoln.
Amberlin Marks received a purple
and grand champion with her speech, 'Caring for Orphan Calves,' in public speaking in the intermediate division. Amberlin was awarded a $25 registration scholarship to a 2025 4-H event of her choice, sponsored by Pierce Dental Office.
Luke Bauermeister received a purple and reserve champion with his speech, 'Nebraska Grasslands.'
Amberlin and Luke are able to represent Pierce County at the state-level communication contest on June 20 in Lincoln.
Eleanor Bauermeister received a purple and grand champion with her speech, 'Eggs are Egg-cellent,' in public speaking in the senior division. Eleanor was awarded a $90 registration scholarship to a 2025 4-H event of her choice, sponsored by Midwest Bank of Pierce, Security Bank of Osmond and Midwest Bank of Plainview. Eleanor will be able to attend the state-level communication contest on June 20 in Lincoln.
In the Clover Bud division of public speaking, for Riley Kuhl's speech, “4-H Fable,” and Emma Kuhl with the “4-H Pledge,” Riley and Emma each received a Clover Bud ribbon.
For illustration presentation junior division, Brielle Backer presented on “Feeding and Brushing Belle.” Brielle received purple, grand champion, and received a $90 dollar registration scholarship to a 2025 4-H event of her choice. This scholarship is sponsored by Midwest Bank of Pierce, Security Bank of Osmond, Midwest Bank of Plainview.
For illustration presentation intermediate division, Emillee Backer presented on the “Hungry? Try Trail Mix." She received purple, grand champion. Brielle and Emillee will be able to attend the state-level communication contest on June 19 in Lincoln.
