Delaware 4-H announces winners of statewide Equine Art Contest

8:14 a.m., May 29, 2012--Delaware 4-H recently announced the winners of the statewide Equine Art Contest sponsored by the Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee. More than 70 entries from 30 4-H members were submitted in categories ranging from pastels to photography. The artwork is on display at Chick’s Saddlery in Harrington through the end of this month.

The Best in Show Champion Award went to 16-year-old Hannah Ziccarelli from Holler-N-Hooves 4-H Club and the Best in Show Reserve Champion Award was received by Kristen Hedstrom, age 11, a member of the Peach Blossom 4-H Club. 

Honors Stories

National Medal of Science

President Barack Obama recently presented the National Medal of Science to University of Delaware alumnus Rakesh Jain.

Warren Award

Rosalind Johnson, assistant dean for student success in the NUCLEUS Program in UD's College of Arts and Sciences, was presented the John Warren Excellence in Leadership and Service Award during a May 26 ceremony.

• Warren Award
• Athletic training accolades
• Outstanding student teachers
• Library recognition

The top two winners in all categories were: 

Painting: Ages 8-11

Magdalyn Vrem, Holler-N-Hooves 4-H Club, Kent County

Sophia Peterson, Holler-N-Hooves 4-H Club, Kent County

Drawing: Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Cloverbud Participants Ages 5-8

Zoe Cunningham, Harbor Lights 4-H Club, Sussex County

Diego Welzel, CDCA 4-H Club, Kent County

Drawing: Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Ages 8-11

Garrett Sarlouis, Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, Kent County

Magdalyn Vrem, Holler-N-Hooves 4-H Club, Kent County

Drawing: Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Ages 12-14

Athena Pappas, The Lord’s Clay 4-H Club, Kent County

Alyssa Sentos, Dover Clovers 4-H Club, Kent County

Drawing: Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Ages 15-19

 Hannah Ziccarelli, Holler-N-Hooves 4-H Club, Kent County (winner of both first and second prize)

Drawing: Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers, Cloverbud Participants Ages 5-8

Luke Hopkins, Hollymount 4-H Club, Sussex County

Victoria Ida Lingo, Hollymount 4-H Club, Sussex County

Drawing: Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers Ages 8-11

Magdalyn Vrem, Holler-N-Hooves 4-H Club, Kent County

Summer Davis, Houston Cardinals 4-H Club, Kent County

Drawing: Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers Ages 15-19

Hannah Ziccarelli, Holler-N-Hoovers 4-H Club, Kent County

Autumn Sky Shanks, CDCA 4-H Club, Kent County  

Color Photography: Digital or 35 MM, Ages 8-11

Kristen Hedstrom, Peach Blossom 4-H Club, Kent County County  (winner of both first and second prize)

Color Photography: Digital or 35 MM, Ages 12-14

Ryan Ranalli, The Lord’s Clay 4-H Club, Kent County

Brian Arisman, Porter Gang 4-H Club, New Castle County

Color Photography: Digital or 35 MM, Ages 15-19

Justin Travis Sheets, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County (winner of both first and second prize)

Black and White Photography: Digital or 35MM, Ages 8-11

Magdalyn Vrem, Holler-N-Hooves 4-H Club, Kent County (winner of both first and second prize)

Black and White Photography: Digital or 35 MM, Ages 12-14

Brian Arisman, Porter Gang 4-H Club, New Castle County (winner of both first and second prize)

For information on Delaware 4-H, contact the county Cooperative Extension office. In New Castle County, call 831-8965; in Kent County, 730-4000; and in Sussex County, 856-7303.