The South Carolina 4-H Congress is held annually at Clemson University. This event brings youth together from across the state to learn, network, and celebrate a year of achievement. Due to COVID-19, Congress was moved to a virtual setting using Zoom, daily emails, and social media. This event was hosted by the South Carolina 4-H State Teen Council. Over one hundred attendees participated in daily activities such as a virtual career fair, community service projects, professional development workshops, awards ceremonies, and fun networking games.
During the awards state ceremony, the following youth were recognized for their outstanding achievement in 4-H:
2020 State 4-H Winners
Carson Marino – Chester County
Langley Vernon – Anderson County
Aliza Allison – Lexington County
Brianna Smalls – Dorchester County
Maggie Thomas – Dorchester County
Allyson Wright – Hampton County
2020 National 4-H Conference Winners
Katie McCarter – York County
Langley Vernon – Anderson County
Maggie Thomas – Dorchester County
Brianna Smalls – Dorchester County
2020 Presidential Tray Winners
Arizona Bowers – Anderson County
Marie Elizabeth Grant – Anderson County
Jordan Snipes – Florence County
Hailey Williamson – Lexington County
2020 Spirit of 4-H
Nick Matthews – Florence County
Another important part of Congress was the 2020-2021 South Carolina 4-H State Teen Council election. Candidates gave live speeches, and an online election was held.
2020-2021 SC 4-H Teen Council
President: Cassidy Hurst – Pickens County
Vice President: Brianna Smalls – Dorchester County
Secretary: Saanvi Merchant – Greenville County
Legislative Liaison: Paul Davis – Richland County
Public Relations Coordinator: Jeremiah Gonzalez – Chester County
Midlands Regional Representative: Carson Marino – Chester County
Midlands Regional Representative: Katie McCarter – York County
Pee Dee Regional Representative: Bryton Tanner – Florence County
Savannah Valley Regional Representative: Katherine Ryan – Hampton County
Savannah Valley Regional Representative: Maggie Thomas – Dorchester County
Upstate Regional Representative: Chloe Margeson – Greenville County
Upstate Regional Representative: Elizabeth Marie Grant (MEG) – Anderson County
Even though Congress was fun on a virtual platform, the team is looking forward to being back on campus next summer. If you would like more information about SC 4-H Congress or other 4-H events, please visit www.clemson.edu/4h.
Submitted by: Katie Shaw, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
