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Tennessee 4-H Vol State honorees


Lily Vandagriff of Clinton and Han- nah Howard of Andersonville were two of 90 4-H members recently recognized with the Vol State award, the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H member may achieve.
Lily Vandagriff of Clinton and Hannah Howard of Andersonville were two of 90 4-H members recently recognized with the Vol State award at the University of Tennessee at Martin during the state 4-H Roundup.

The Vol State award is the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H member may achieve.

The award is presented to high school juniors and seniors in recognition of excellence in all phases of 4-H work, as well as service and leadership rendered in their communities.

As 4-H members, both young ladies earned many honors.

Lillian concentrated on performing arts, sewing and quilting projects and was a Level 1 state project winner in performing arts.

Hannah was a Level 1 and Level 2 state winner in the companion-animal project, with an emphasis in the rabbit project.

These outstanding 4-H members utilized their talents and skills to teach younger 4-H members, held numerous leadership roles, were active in 4-H Honor Club, served as Anderson County 4-H ambassadors, and contributed hundreds of hours in service activities throughout their community. They have truly lived the 4-H motto, “To Make the Best Better. “