County 4-H Members Participate In Ozark District O-Rama

By Editor | June 30, 2026 |

COMMUNITY COVERAGE

by Jeanie Rowbotham
Johnson County Extension Agent – 4-H

Johnson County 4-H hosted the 2026 Ozark District O-Rama June 10 at the University of the Ozarks.

This year’s event theme, “Lights, Camera, 4-H!,” welcomed 4-H members, families, volunteers and Extension professionals from 25 counties across the Ozark District for a day of competition, learning, leadership and fun.

Ozark District O-Rama provides 4-H members the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contests and activities ranging from bicycle and baitcasting to forestry, wildlife, fashion revue, poultry skill-a-thon, vocal performance and more.

Johnson County 4-H was represented with 19 youth participating and observing throughout the event. Many of the county’s participants attended and competed for the first time, stepping outside their comfort zones to showcase their talents, gain valuable experience and build confidence.

Johnson County participants included Lacy Cole, bicycle; Bella Deen, observer; Emily Deen, poultry skill-a-thon; Dreagan Denton, veterinary science, third place senior; Seger Denton, livestock ID; Lynlee Head, wildlife;

Ella Loving, environmental stewardship, fourth place junior; Emma Loving, baitcasting and 4-H sport fishing; Anna Musgrave, fashion revue purchased dressy, fifth place senior; Eden Palmer, forestry, second place junior; Mae Rowbotham, fashion revue constructed modified, third place junior;

Archer Sams, baitcasting and 4-H sport fishing, third place junior; Eva Schluterman, observer/fashion revue; Aubrey Sisk, wildlife, fifth place junior; Tate Sisk, wildlife, fourth place junior; Melissa Stewart, wildlife; MaKayla Wallace, fashion revue purchased casual; Aiden White, wildlife; and Annabelle White, wildlife.

Several Johnson County members earned special recognition during the event.

Tate Sisk captured first place junior wildlife in the Ozark District and was also recognized as the Top Junior in the state for his food plot project, an outstanding achievement that highlights his dedication and expertise in wildlife management and conservation.

Archer Sams was named the Ozark District record book winner and earned second place for his food plot project, demonstrating excellence in both project work and record keeping.

In addition to competitions, district participants took part in a community service project benefiting the Johnson County Youth Coalition. Attendees donated hygiene products that will help support local students and families throughout Johnson County.

“Whether our members brought home ribbons, awards or simply gained valuable experience, every participant represented Johnson County 4-H with pride, determination and excellent sportsmanship,” said Jeanie Rowbotham, County Extension Agent – 4-H.

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Johnson County 4-H members who participated in the Ozark District O-Rama June 10 were (front row, from left) Eden Palmer, Archer Sams, Lynlee Head, Lacy Cole, Bella Deen, Eva Schluterman, Levi Deen; (back row) Jeanie Rowbotham, Johnson County Extension Agent – 4-H; Aiden White, Annabelle White, Melissa Stewart, Seger Denton, Emily Deen, Mae Rowbotham, Anna Musgrave and MaKayla Wallace. Not pictured were Tate Sisk, Aubrey Sisk, Draegan Denton, Emma Loving and Ella Loving.

Tate Sisk (right) earned first place junior wildlife in the Ozark District and was also recognized as the top junior in the state for his food plot project. Presenting the award was Jaret Rushing, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Forestry Extension instructor.

Archer Sams (right) earned second place junior wildlife in the Ozark District and was also recognized Ozark District record book winner. Presenting the award was Jaret Rushing, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Forestry Extension instructor.