Lakewood School
My School
School and my 4-H project go hand in hand — here’s how Lakewood School supports what I do, both in the barn and at the podium.
Where I go to school
Lakewood School
I’m an 8th grader at Lakewood School here in Henry County. My teachers and classmates are always supportive when it’s show season and I need a little extra flexibility to keep up with barn chores and homework at the same time.
Balancing school with a livestock project takes planning, but it’s taught me a lot about managing my time and staying on top of my responsibilities — skills that carry over into everything else I do, in and out of the classroom.
Speech Team
Finding My Voice On & Off the Farm
Outside the barn, I’m part of the Speech Team at Lakewood School, coached by Mr. David Weatherly. Public speaking has become one of my favorite ways to build the same kind of confidence and preparation that showing livestock does.
In 2025, I won the West Tennessee 4-H Speech Competition. It’s one of my proudest achievements, and I’m grateful to Mr. Weatherly for the coaching that helped me get there.
Leadership
4-H Club President
I’ve served as President of my Henry County 4-H club for multiple years — running meetings, helping plan club activities, and encouraging other members the way older exhibitors once encouraged me.
