Outstanding Pulaski 4-H’er added to the Virginia 4-H All Star Association

Stephanie Covey started her 4-H career by joining Pulaski County 4-H Cloverbud Club, for youth ages 5-8, while in Pre-School at Critzer Elementary in 2005. Since Pre-School, Stephanie has been quite active in Pulaski County 4-H and has participated in many in and out of school 4-H activities.

While in 4th and 5th grade, Stephanie participated in the 4-H Dramatic Reading Contest and received a blue ribbon for both. In 5th grade, Stephanie proudly participated in the 4-H Share the Fun Showcase and received a blue ribbon at Pulaski Elementary. 

At the start of 6th grade, Stephanie excitedly became a member of Pulaski County’s 4-H Teens In Action! Club, a leadership and service learning club, for youth 6^th-12^th grade. As a first year member, Stephanie actively participated in fundraisers, meetings, leadership events and retreats, service projects and team building activities. During 7th grade, Stephanie became a 4-H Camp Counselor In Training for 4-H Camp and was awarded Best 4-H Camp Counselor In Training. Additionally, Stephanie held the role as President for 4-H Teens In Action!. Also in 7th grade, Stephanie became a part of the Pulaski County 4-H Shooting Education Club, the 4-H Sharp Shooters. 

In 8th and 9th grade, Stephanie was a Little Pack Leader at 4-H Camp. She was awarded best 4-H Camp Teen Counselor both years.  Also in 9th grade, Stephanie was the Vice-President and the Secretary of the 4-H Teens in Action!. While in the 9th grade, Stephanie participated at the Spring Air 4-H Shooting competition at Smith Mountain Lake and placed with Bronze. In 10th grade and 11th grade, Stephanie was the Bobcat Big Pack Leader for 4-H Camp.  Since 10th grade, she has held the role as President of Pulaski County 4-H Teens In Action! Club in addition to providing leadership to 4-H Cloverbud Club, 4-H Adopt A Spot, 4-H County Dramatic Reading, 4-H County Share the Fun, 4-H Area Contest, New River Valley Fair 4-H Youth Exhibits, to name some over her many involvements.

……..and on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, Stephanie was awarded with the highest 4-H honor and award by becoming a Virginia 4-H All Star.  Stephanie was tapped at the  4-H All Star Ceremony held on the beautiful campus of Virginia Tech, in front of the War Memorial Chapel. 

Congrats to Stephanie….keep “Making the Best Better.”