This week was a busy one for the Region 4 Rising Stars!
On Tuesday, Taylor had the opportunity to travel to Starmont High School to assist with the State Dairy Quiz Bowl. Quiz Bowl is a competition used across all livestock species that tests youth on their knowledge.
Ten teams, each consisting of 3–4 members, competed from several Iowa counties. These students have been preparing for months in anticipation of the state-level contest.
The competition is divided into three parts. Before arriving at the event, each participant takes a written exam, which contributes to their overall score. The second part involves team questions: all teams receive the same five questions and are allowed to collaborate to answer, with each question worth 10 points. The third and final portion is the toss-up round, which includes 16 questions. In this round, individual team members buzz in to answer, earning 15 points per correct response. The team with the highest cumulative score across all three rounds advances to the next level.
The winning senior team, made up of four 4-H members in grades 10–12, earns the opportunity to compete at the national competition held during NIALE in November.
On Wednesday, June 11th, we traveled to Ames for Career Exploration Day and learned all about the different areas within Extension. We heard from three speakers, each representing one of the key program areas. They shared their career journeys, how they got to their current positions, and what their roles involve.