The French Settlement High School 4-H Club had a strong showing at the 2022 achievement day, placing second in the district for outstanding club in both the junior and senior division.

The 4-H Club took home 11 first place awards and was recognized with 10 blue ribbons for record books. Club sponsor Mrs. Jennifer Draper was also awarded 4-H Leader of the Year.

"Working with this organization the last two years has opened my eyes to the many outlets available for student achievement," Draper said the FSHS 4-H club's performance following achievement day. "4-H addresses all aspects of the individual - head, heart, hands and health - and provides a pathway to develop empathy, leadership and a respect for our world."

Caroline Draper and Tucker Lobell were named outstanding junior high 4-H members, while Emma Gaudet and Shane Nettles were named outstanding high school 4-H members. Gaudet and Nettles also won best overall record book. Draper qualified for the state competition after placing first for her beef poster.

Jac Draper won first place in the good grooming contest, Aubree Hunt won first place for housing design, Eloise Martin won first place for take your pick and set the stage competitions and Nettles scored another first place win in shooting sports.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS

• Kathryn Daigle: Blue Ribbon Record Book, 2nd Place Print Journalism, 3rd Place Photography

• Caroline Draper: Blue Ribbon Record Book, Outstanding Jr. High Female 4-H Member, 3rd Place Citizenship, 1st Place and Qualifying for State Competition in Beef Poster

• Jac Draper: Blue Ribbon Record Book, 1st Place in Good Grooming Contest (High School Division)

• Aubree Hunt: White Ribbon Record Book, 1st Place Housing Design, 3rd Place Intro to Pets

• Alexander Mosby: Blue Ribbon Record Book, 2nd Place Shooting Sports

• Liam Trawick: Blue Ribbon Record Book, 3rd Place Electrical

• Emma Gaudet: Blue Ribbon Record Book, Best Overall Record Book, Outstanding High School Female 4-H Member, 2nd Place Citizen/Leadership, 2nd Place in Good Grooming Contest (High School Division)

• Shane Nettles: Blue Ribbon Record Book, Best Overall Record Book, Outstanding High School Male 4-H Member, 2nd Place Take Your Pick, 1st Place Shooting Sports

• Eloise Martin: Blue Ribbon Record Book, 1st Place Take Your Pick, 1st Place Set the Stage, 3rd Place District Dairy Poster, 3rd Place High School Talent

• Kevia Long: Blue Ribbon Record Book, 3rd Place High School Talent

• Sydney Henderson: Red Ribbon Record Book

• Tucker Lobell: Outstanding Jr. High Male 4-H Member

• Brody Rowell: Blue Ribbon Record Book for Beef Livestock

• Club Awards: District 2nd Place Outstanding Club in Jr./Sr. Division

• Leader of the Year Award – Mrs. Jennifer Draper