Henderson County traveled to NC State University with nine excited delegates and one future delegate for a week of State 4-H Congress!
4-Hers who attend 4-H Congress are not random; these youth "earn" their way by completing 4-H Presentations, AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, Essay) competition, being a District Officer, being selected to be in 4-H Entertains, or being inducted into 4-H Honor Club!
4-H Congress begins with opening ceremonies and the presentation of newly inducted 4-H Honor Club Members! Becoming a 4-H Honor Club member in NC takes years of cumulative 4-H service, leadership, and civic engagement. We were proud of Henderson County 4-Her Elizabeth Lyda, inducted at 2026 Congress!
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Lyda began her 4-H journey in 2018. Lizzie joined 4-H as a Club member, where, through the help of Club Leadership, she excelled in 4-H Presentations and leadership, later even winning a trip to National 4-H Congress. Lizzie also dedicated countless hours to community service projects, citing that her favorite work was wrapping diapers for Baby's Need Bottoms. We are excited to see her journey continue in her community as she heads to college in the fall!
Tuesday of 4-H Congress is State 4-H Presentations Competition Day! 4-Hers who have placed silver or gold at their District Competitions can advance to the State competition!
Henderson County is proud of our 17 4-Hers who presented on Tuesday of State Congress!
Aaron Askin, Luke Barber, Charles Bellamy, Zane Capps, Zia Cartrett, Keiran Cartrett, Randi-Mae Eatmon, Sadie Eatmon, Ellie Eddy, Alyssa Hart, Abraham Marlowe, Wyatt Merrell, Avery Powers, Avlyn Wilkie, Ruth Willis, Filumena Willis
The week of 4-H Congress did not slow down from Wednesday to Friday!
4-H A.I.R.E (Application, Interview, Resume, Essay)
is a program/competition designed to teach youth how to apply and interview for a job, college, or scholarship committee! The Applications, resume, and essays are uploaded beforehand, and live interviews are held with a panel of judges at Congress.
Alyssa Hart from Henderson County was a selected applicant, winning the opportunity to attend National 4-H Congress!
4-H Congress delegates participated in Community Service projects in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, The Odd Sock, and the Humane Society!
Last but certainly not least, Henderson County had two outgoing West District Officers and two elected incoming West District Officers!
The outgoing officers Rose Willis and Aaron Askin worked together to lead two workshops that Congress delegates could attend!
The incoming West District officers, Alyssa Hart, Vice President, and Randi-Mae Eatmon, Member Engagement Officer were inducted into office and look forward to a 2026-2027 year!
A great week of 4-H Congress 2026!
Graduating Senior, Randi-Mae Eatmon
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