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4-H hosts ‘Blocks Rocks’ competition for students

Pictured are some of the projects entered in the 4-H “Blocks Rocks” competition for 4-H students.
Pictured are some of the projects entered in the 4-H “Blocks Rocks” competition for 4-H students.

The Franklin County Extension System recently held a “Blocks Rocks” competition for 4-H students in the county and city schools.

Kathy Borden, Franklin County 4-H agent assistant, said the students used Lego’s © building blocks to construct different items as a way to learn about construction, engineering and architecture and to express their artistic interests.
The competition allowed the students to show off their creativity, share their design abilities, use their skills as an architect, artist and craftsman, and plan, organize and carry through on a challenging project.
Winners in the “Blocks Rocks” competition are as follows:

Junior division

1st place – Timothy Cox, 5th grade, Belgreen High School

2nd place – Isaiah Oliver, 5th grade, East Franklin Junior High School

2nd place – Hayden Moss, 6th grade, Phil Campbell Elementary School

3rd place – Hannah Martin, 5th grade, Red Bay High School

Intermediate division

1st place – Joey Stults, 7th grade, Vina High School

2nd place – Juan Osoria, 8th grade, Russellville Middle School

Senior division

1st place – Clay Hodges, 11th grade, Tharptown High School

Participants

Avery Guinn, 6th grade, Phil Campbell Elementary School

Emma Ergle, 4th grade, East Franklin Junior High School

Chloe Scott, 4th grade, East Franklin Junior High School

Abigail Kimbrough, 5th grade, East Franklin Junior High School

Bailey Zills, 5th grade, Belgreen High School

Levie, 6th grade, Belgreen High School

Issac Willingham, 5th grade, Belgreen High School

Brandy Collum, 6th grade, Belgreen High School

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