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Volume 11 Number 2

Beyond Ready

Three teens sing on stage, with the central performer seated in a wheelchair. Large, illuminated letters, arranged to form the words “Beyond Ready,” are in the background.

Noxubee County 4-H’ers Tyler Brooks, C.J. Coleman, and Caiden Sanders singing at 4-H’s Got Talent

2025 Mississippi 4-H Club Congress has something for everyone

Photos by Michaela Parker

Hundreds of Mississippi 4-H’ers gathered at the Mississippi State University campus in late May for the 2025 Mississippi 4-H Club Congress.

During the three-day event, teens had the opportunity to choose from more than 45 contests, workshops, and activities, including the 4-H Cook-off Contest, 4-H’s Got Talent, the 4-H College Fair, and the first-ever Barn Dance. Young people learned new things, completed hands-on experiences, and connected with their friends from all over the state. Working together to “make the best better,” Mississippi 4-H’ers are learning by doing, and they are beyond ready to succeed.

A teen dressed in a suit speaking at a podium.
Lee County 4-H’er Joshua Brown campaigning for 4-H president
Listen to Joshua HERE.

 

: A teen smiling and dancing as other teens line dance behind him in a horse barn.
Lincoln County 4-H’er Samuel McDaniel dancing at the 4-H Barn Dance
Listen to Samuel HERE.

 

A dancing teen wearing a cowboy hat and outfit, with a green bandana tucked through her belt loop.
Washington County 4-H’er Jaria Fulton performing at the modeling squad showcase
Listen to Jaria HERE.

 

Three teens wearing green jackets and yellow ties, smiling.
Holmes County 4-H’er Jordan Brooks, Pearl River County 4-H’er Jacob Hoover, and Washington County 4-H’er Jacob Turner greeting fellow 4-H’ers

 

A teen driving a lawnmower through a course marked by safety cones.
Prentiss County 4-H’er Gabe Tice taking on the lawnmower obstacle course

 

Three teens talk to a person at a maroon display table featuring handouts and themed decorative items. Two other teens observe.
Lee County 4-H’ers JaKailey McIntosh, Camari Lathan, and Kirian Rogers learning about the Mississippi State University College of Forest Resources at the 4-H College Fair

 

: Judges seated at a table examine four plates as two chefs look on.
Pontotoc County 4-H’ers Brooklyn Kilpatrick and Noah Parmer earning first place at the Mississippi 4-H Cook-off

 

Two teens wearing gloves examine a jar.
Marshall County 4-H’ers Alan Mason and Tristan House learning at the Chopped Workshop
A teen wearing a military uniform, saluting.
Oktibbeha County 4-H’er Cody Madison presenting at the modeling squad showcase
A person singing into a microphone.
Rankin County 4-H’er Sarah Brumfield singing the winning 4-H’s Got Talent performance

 

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