Sydni Chesshir and Kaileigh Cook are joined by Extension Agent Mark Carroll at the 65th annual 4-H Gold Star Banquet on November 21, 2022. (Photo Credit: Floyd County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension)
LUBBOCK – Two Floyd County students have received the highest awards given to 4-H members, and a longtime volunteer was recognized for his service to the community Monday night.
Kaileigh Cook of Lockney and Sydni Chesshir of Floydada were both given the ‘Gold Star’ award during a ceremony held by the Lubbock 4-H district at the Eberley Brooks Event Center. Longtime shooting sports volunteer Jerry Chappell was also recognized as a ‘Distinguished Leader’ for his 20-plus years working with the organization. In that time Chappell has led numerous 4-H youth to state competition.
Cook, the daughter of Chad and Katie Cook, is a Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador and shows livestock through 4-H. Chesshir, the daughter of Don and Christina Chessir, is a Texas Livestock Ambassador and also shows animals.
The pair join more than 118 Floyd County students who have been recognized with the Gold Star by the organization since 1930.
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The awards ceremony is sponsored by the eight electric cooperatives of the Lubbock region, including Floydada’s Lighthouse Electric Cooperative.
