HEMPSTEAD COUNTY 4-HERS COMPETE IN STATE 4-H O-RAMA
By Hempstead Cooperative Extension , 08/4/22 11:49 AMThree senior Hempstead County 4-Hers recently competed at the Arkansas 4-H
State O-Rama held at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus on July 26-29.
Those attending were Kassidy Beasley, Freya Dowell, and Cora Townsend. All three
competed as a team and won 1st place in the Interior Design competition. Freya Dowell also
competed individually in the Photography competition and was awarded 2nd
place.
“I am extremely proud of these bright, talented young ladies who worked hard to
prepare for their competitions,” said Betty Wingfield, Hempstead County 4-H Extension
Agent, who also attended State 4-H O-Rama as advisor.
Each year contests (O-Ramas) are held at the county, district, and state level in
approximately 40 competitive events. Most contests require individuals to qualify at district
level to compete at the state level and some contests are state-only contests. During State 4-
H O-Rama, 4-H members and adults participate in educational workshops and tours offered
throughout the event plus fun recreational activities.
To learn more about 4-H, contact the Hempstead County Extension office at (870)
777-5771 or email Betty Wingfield at bwingfield@uada.edu
Freya Dowell, 2nd place – Photography
From l to r: Abby Sanders, Farm Credit of Western Arkansas Communications Specialist, Kassidy Beasley, Freya Dowell, Cora Townsend, Dr. Angie Freel, Associate Department Head – Arkansas 4-H Kassidy Beasley, Freya Dowell, and Cora Townsend receiving award for 1st place – Interior Design
