CABARRUS YOUTH WINS NATIONAL HONOR

Caitlin Boon of Huntersville was named a National Winner in the Special Demonstrations section in a national competition sponsored by the National Junior Horticulture Association (NJHA). The award was announced at the NJHA Annual Convention held in Williamsburg, VA., Oct. 31 - Nov. 3.

North Carolina won second place honors in the Educational State Display competition. These displays, which included entries from all over the country, were judged on originality, creativity, self maintenance, and agricultural and/or educational content. The North Carolina delegation also earned the Spirit Stick Award as the state delegation which best personified the ideals of NJHA.

The National Junior Horticulture Association, headquartered in Durant, Okla., is designed to help young people obtain a basic understanding and develop skills in horticulture. Membership is open to persons up to age 22, but only those 15 or older are eligible to attend the convention. The NJHA is financed through voluntary contributions from corporations, associations and individuals interested in horticulturally related businesses, careers or activities. Some 300 people from across the nation attended the 1997 NJHA meeting. The 1998 convention will be held in late October in Memphis, TN.

The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen and Pi Alpha Xi help sponsor Tar Heel 4-H members in state and national competitions.

FAYETTEVILLE YOUTH WINS NATIONAL HONOR

James Cash of Fayetteville was named Grand National Winner in the Horticultural Production Division in a national competition sponsored by the National Junior Horticultural Association (NJHA). The honor was announced at NJHA's Annual Conference held in Williamsburg, VA., Oct. 31 - Nov. 3.

North Carolina won second place honors in the Educational State Display competition. These displays, which included entries from all over the country, were judged on originality, creativity, self maintenance, and agricultural and/or educational content. The North Carolina state delegation also earned the Spirit Stick Award as the state delegation which best personified the ideals of NJHA.

The National Junior Horticulture Association, headquartered in Durant, Okla., is designed to help young people obtain a basic understanding and develop skills in horticulture. Membership is open to persons up to age 22, but only those 15 or older are eligible to attend the convention. The NJHA is financed through voluntary contributions from corporations, associations and individuals interested in horticulturally related businesses, careers or activities.

Some 300 people from across the nation attended the 1997 NJHA meeting. The 1998 convention will be held in late October in Memphis, TN.

The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen and Pi Alpha Xi help sponsor Tar Heel 4-H members in state and national competitions.

LEXINGTON YOUTH HONORED IN NATIONAL COMPETITION

Marela Walser of Lexington placed second in the Poster Contest sponsored by the National Junior Horticultural Association (NJHA). The honor was announced at the NJHA Annual Convention held in Williamsburg, VA., Oct. 31 - Nov. 3.

North Carolina won second place honors in the Educational State Display competition. These displays, which included entries from all over the country, were judged on originality, creativity, self maintenance, and agricultural and/or educational content. The North Carolina delegation also earned the Spirit Stick Award as the state delegation which best personified the ideals of NJHA.

The National Junior Horticulture Association, headquartered in Durant, Okla., is designed to help young people obtain a basic understanding and develop skills in horticulture. Membership is open to persons up to age 22, but only those 15 or older are eligible to attend the convention. The NJHA is financed through voluntary contributions from corporations, associations and individuals interested in horticulturally related businesses, careers or activities.

Some 300 people from across the nation attended the 1997 NJHA meeting. The 1998 convention will be held in late October in Memphis, TN.

The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen and Pi Alpha Xi help sponsor Tar Heel 4-H members in state and national competitions.

OAK RIDGE 4-H'ER WINS FOUR NATIONAL HONORS

Vance Whitaker won three national awards and was elected an officer during the 1997 National Junior Horticultural Association Annual Convention, which marked its 62nd year Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 in Williamsburg, VA.

Whitaker, son of Frank and Claudia Whitaker of Oak Ridge, was the Grand National winner in the Environmental Awareness Project, the Grand National Winner in the Landscaping demonstration section, and placed seventh in the Open Horticultural Judging contest. Whitaker was also elected as an officer of the Central Region in the NJHA.

North Carolina won second place honors in the Educational State Display competition. These displays, which included entries from all over the country, were judged on originality, creativity, self maintenance, and agricultural and/or educational content. The North Carolina delegation also earned the Spirit Stick Award as the state delegation which best personified the ideals of NJHA.

The National Junior Horticulture Association, headquartered in Durant, Okla., is designed to help young people obtain a basic understanding and develop skills in horticulture. Membership is open to persons up to age 22, but only those 15 or older are eligible to attend the convention. The NJHA is financed through voluntary contributions from corporations, associations and individuals interested in horticulturally related businesses, careers or activities. Some 300 people from across the nation attended the 1997 NJHA meeting. The 1998 convention will be held in late October in Memphis, TN.

The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen and Pi Alpha Xi help sponsor Tar Heel 4-H members in state and national competitions.

NEW HANOVER YOUTHS WIN NATIONAL HONORS

Six New Hanover County youths were honored at the 1997 National Junior Horticultural Association Convention, which marked its 62nd year Oct. 31- Nov. 3 in Williamsburg, VA.

Brad Frank, Veronica Brumbaugh, Janette Wilkins, all of Wilmington, and Brock Shelton of Leland made up the team that placed seventh out of 16 teams in the Horticultural Judging competition.

Charlie LaBrecque and Richard Wilkins, both from Wilmington, won honors in the Open Division of the Horticultural Judging competition. Wilkins was 8th high scorer while LaBrecque was 14th high scorer of the contest.

North Carolina won second place honors in the Educational State Display competition. These displays, which included entries from all over the country, were judged on originality, creativity, self maintenance, and agricultural and/or educational content. The North Carolina delegation also earned the Spirit Stick Award as the state delegation which best personified the ideals of NJHA.

The National Junior Horticulture Association, headquartered in Durant, Okla., is designed to help young people obtain a basic understanding and develop skills in horticulture. Membership is open to persons up to age 22, but only those 15 or older are eligible to attend the convention. The NJHA is financed through voluntary contributions from corporations, associations and individuals interested in horticulturally related businesses, careers or activities.

Some 300 people from across the nation attended the 1997 NJHA meeting. The 1998 convention will be held in late October in Memphip, TN.

The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen and Pi Alpha Xi help sponsor Tar Heel 4-H members in state and national competitions.

HARNETT COUNTY YOUTH WINS NATIONAL HONORS

Sarah Hardison of Buies Creek was named Grand National Winner in the Demonstration Use section of a national competition sponsored by the National Junior Horticultural Association (NJHA). The award was announced at the NJHA Annual Convention which marked its 62nd year at Williamsburg, VA., Oct. 31 - Nov. 3.

North Carolina won second place honors in the Educational State Display competition. These displays, which included entries from all over the country, were judged on originality, creativity, self maintenance, and agricultural and/or educational content. The North Carolina delegation also earned the Spirit Stick Award as the state delegation which best personified the ideals of NJHA.

The National Junior Horticulture Association, headquartered in Durant, Okla., is designed to help young people obtain a basic understanding and develop skills in horticulture. Membership is open to persons up to age 22, but only those 15 or older are eligible to attend the convention. The NJHA is financed through voluntary contributions from corporations, associations and individuals interested in horticulturally related businesses, careers or activities. Some 300 people from across the nation attended the 1997 NJHA meeting. The 1998 convention will be held in late October in Memphis, TN.

The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen helps sponsor Tar Heel 4-H members in state and national competitions.

IREDELL COUNTY YOUTH WINS NATIONAL HONOR

Kelly Yutzy of Mooresville was named National Winner in the Marketing Demonstrations section in a competition sponsored by the National Junior Horticulture Association (NJHA). The award was announced at the NJHA Annual Convention held in Williamsburg, VA., Oct. 31 - Nov. 3.

North Carolina won second place honors in the Educational State Display competition. These displays, which included entries from all over the country, were judged on originality, creativity, self maintenance, and agricultural and/or educational content. The North Carolina delegation also earned the Spirit Stick Award as the state delegation which best personified the ideals of NJHA.

The National Junior Horticulture Association, headquartered in Durant, Okla., is designed to help young people obtain a basic understanding and develop skills in horticulture. Membership is open to persons up to age 22, but only those 15 or older are eligible to attend the convention. The NJHA is financed through voluntary contributions from corporations, associations and individuals interested in horticulturally related businesses, careers or activities.

Some 300 people from across the nation attended the 1997 NJHA meeting. The 1998 convention will be held in late October in Memphis, TN.

The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen and Pi Alpha Xi help sponsor Tar Heel 4-H members in state and national competitions.

REIDSVILLE YOUTHS WIN NATIONAL HONORS

Ciara P. Wiley was named National Winner in the Young America Gardening Division and National Winner in Plant Propagation both awards in the 8 years and younger category in the National Junior Horticulture Association national competition. John Richard Nolwood won Honorable Mention in the Young America Gardening Division, also in the eight years and younger category. Both youth are residents of Reidsville. The honors were announced at the National Junior Horticulture Association Annual Convention, which marked its 62nd year at Williamsburg, VA., Oct. 31- Nov.3.

North Carolina won second place honors in the Educational State Display competition. These displays, which included entries from all over the country, were judged on originality, creativity, self maintenance, and agricultural and/or educational content. The North Carolina delegation also earned the Spirit Stick Award as the state delegation which best personified the ideals of NJHA.

The National Junior Horticulture Association, headquartered in Durant, Okla., is designed to help young people obtain a basic understanding and develop skills in horticulture. Membership is open to persons up to age 22, but only those 15 or older are eligible to attend the convention. The NJHA is financed through voluntary contributions from corporations, associations and individuals interested in horticulturally related businesses, careers or activities.

Some 300 people from across the nation attended the 1997 NJHA meeting. The 1998 convention will be held in late October in Memphis, TN.

The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen and Pi Alpha Xi help sponsor Tar Heel 4-H members in state and national competitions.

SAMPSON COUNTY 4-H'ER HONORED IN NATIONAL CONTEST

Dana O. Jordan of Clinton was honored in the Single Color Division in the Photo Exhibition sponsored by the National Junior Horticulture Association. The photo exhibit honor was announced at the NJHA Annual Convention held in Williamsburg, VA., Oct. 31 - Nov. 3. North Carolina won second place honors in the Educational State Display competition. These displays, which included entries from all over the country, were judged on originality, creativity, self maintenance, and agricultural and/or educational content. The North Carolina delegation also earned the Spirit Stick Award as the state delegation which best personified the ideals of NJHA.

The National Junior Horticulture Association, headquartered in Durant, Okla., is designed to help young people obtain a basic understanding and develop skills in horticulture. Membership is open to persons up to age 22, but only those 15 or older are eligible to attend the convention. The NJHA is financed through voluntary contributions from corporations, associations and individuals interested in horticulturally related businesses, careers or activities.

Some 300 people from across the nation attended the 1997 NJHA meeting. The 1998 convention will be held in late October in Memphis, TN.

The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen Pi Alpha Xi help sponsor Tar Heel 4-H members in state and national competitions.

WAKE 4-H MEMBERS AND LEADER WIN NATIONAL HONORS

Eleven 4-H'ers from Wake County and their program leader won honors at the 1997 National Junior Horticultural Association (NJHA) Annual Convention, which marked its 62nd year Oct. 31- Nov. 3 in Williamsburg, VA.

Larry Bass, a horticulture specialist at North Carolina State University, was honored with the Diamond Pin Award for outstanding service. Bass, who lives in Raleigh, was also cited for leadership in enhancing the programs of the NJHA.

National winners in NJHA's Young America Gardening Division for contestants 8 years of age and younger were:

Jeremy Hart, the son of Archie and Sharon Hart of Knightdale; Perry Harabin, son of Victor and Angelica Harabin of Wake Forest; Angie Trickel, daughter of Robert and Jackie Trickel, Willow Springs; and Paul Brothers, son of Craig and Pat Brothers, Wake Forest.

Grand National winner in the Young America Gardening Division's 9-11 age group was Timothy Trickel, son of Robert and Jackie Trickel, Willow Springs.

National winners in the Young America Gardening Division's 9 - 11 age group were:

Ilona Harabin, daughter of Victor and Angelica Harabin of Wake Forest; Marti Thomson, daughter of Rod and Chris Thomson of Raleigh.

There were two Grand National winners in the Young America 12 - 14 age group:

Peter Norden, son of Roger and Carol Norden, Raleigh; and Mishy Thomson, daughter of Rod and Chris Thomson, Raleigh.

In the Horticultural Honors Division of the Horticultural Judging Contest, Daniel Nordon, son of Roger and Carol Norden, Raleigh, placed sixth; he was also elected an officer of the Southwest Region of NJHA.

In the Extemporaneous Speech section, Frank Blazich, Jr. was named National winner in the 15-18 age group. In the Photo Exhibition, Carrie Cornelius was noted for her sequence of four photos. Both youth are from Raleigh.

North Carolina won second place honors in the Educational State Display competition. These displays, which included entries from all over the country, were judged on originality, creativity, self maintenance, and agricultural and/or educational content. The North Carolina state delegation also earned the Spirit Stick Award as the state delegation which best personified the ideals of NJHA.

The National Junior Horticulture Association, headquartered in Durant, Okla., is designed to help young people obtain a basic understanding and develop skills in horticulture. Membership is open to persons up to age 22, but only those 15 or older are eligible to attend the convention. The NJHA is financed through voluntary contributions from corporations, associations and individuals interested in horticulturally related businesses, careers or activities.

Some 300 people from across the nation attended the 1997 NJHA meeting. The 1998 convention will be held in late October in Memphis, TN.

The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen and Pi Alpha Xi help sponsor Tar Heel 4-H members in state and national competitions.