On February 9 th at Hempstead Hall, around 30 high school junior and senior
members of FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, TSA, and 4-H attended the Hempstead County Teen
Leadership Dinner. These students were from Spring Hill, Blevins, and Hope schools. Also
in attendance were their teacher sponsors, Hope High School Principal - Kimberly
Dunham, and special guests - Judge Jerry T. Crane and Rep. Dolly Henley and husband
Paul Henley. Executive Director of Hope Downtown Network, Rebekah Moore, was guest
speaker and prompted the students to “Know Your Why.”

Prior to the dinner, Betty Wingfield - Hempstead County 4-H Agent, travelled to
the area schools presenting programs and demonstrations on table manners/etiquette. The
dinner offered an opportunity for students to practice these skills.

The meal, provided by the Hempstead County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee,
consisted of stuffed pork tenderloin, roasted vegetables, and assorted desserts. The room
was decorated with a black and gold theme by the Hempstead County Cooperative
Extension Office. Youth servers for the evening were students from Garrett Memorial
Christian School.

This event, co-sponsored by the Hempstead County Farm Bureau Women’s
Committee and the Hempstead County Cooperative Extension Office, is held every other
year.