Leaf collection winners announced

Over the next several weeks, the results of the 4-H Forestry Leaf Collection project will be announced.  This week, the results from North Washington Elementary School are included along with the photos of the students with the top collections.

The North Washington fifth grades also completed a soil testing program where the students collected samples from around their school.  The samples were then sent to the University of Kentucky for analysis.  After the results were returned, the students reviewed the results and what would have to be done to the soil in each location in regard to the usage of the ground.  

The program was completed with the students learning how to properly plant a tree and actually taking part in planting a black gum tree on the school grounds.  A special thank you goes to Washington County’s CEA for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Rick Greenwell and CEA for Horticulture, Dennis Morgeson.  The tree was provided to the school through a grant received by Washington County 4-H.

In Mrs. Burns fourth grade, the champion collection was completed by Nick Rakes.  Receiving reserve champion was Haley Grigsby  Those receiving honorable mention were: Morgan Flanagan, John Floyd, Hannah Harmon, Rachel Hollon, Kyle Schrader, and most beautiful collection award went to Madeline Townes.

In Mrs. Boblitt’s fourth grade, the champion collection was completed by Tommy Harmon.   Receiving reserve champion was Daniel DeWitt.  Those receiving honorable mention were: Kevin Lewis, Jacob Lewis, Andrew Scott, Megan Cloyd, German Goana, Alex Figueroa and Dillon Stewart.

In Mrs. Hardin’s fifth  grade, the champion collection was completed by Garrett Floyd.   Receiving reserve champion was Chase Drury.  

In Mrs. Yont’s  fifth  grade, the champion collection was completed by Haley Stanley.   Receiving reserve champion was Chase Laura Drury

In Mrs. Russell’s  fifth  grade, the champion collection was completed by Lane Curtsinger.  Receiving reserve champion was  Abbigail Gullett.  Those receiving honorable mentions were: Alex Cochran, Jason Anderson, Emily Cox, Makayla Settles, and Madison White.