Dillon County 4-H wants to congratulate our very own 4-Her Sophie Haselden for receiving 1st runner-up in the Teen division at the Miss 4-H SC pageant this past weekend. We are so proud of her for representing Dillon County and Region 4 for 4-H. We are so proud of Sophie and are thankful for the active roles she has taken on at the county and state levels in 4-H!

Over the past ten years, Laurens County 4-H has hosted the South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant in Clinton, SC. The pageant has seen over 300 entries of amazing and confident young women from across the state that share a love for 4-H.
On Saturday, February 5th, 2022, Laurens County 4-H Volunteer Leaders and the Laurens County 4-H Teen Council once again held this exciting event. The pageant was held at Clinton High School, with family members, friends, and 4-H supporters attending the event to cheer on the 14 outstanding contestants.
This pageant is not just a beauty pageant.
The contest had four divisions: business attire, 4-H project wear, formal attire, and onstage question. Two of these divisions are aimed directly at 4-H. The 4-H project wear division allowed the contestants to show off their 4-H project and passion. Contestants were asked age-appropriate questions about 4-H and their 4-H experience during the question division. The judges score the contestants on poise, stage presence, public speaking skills, personality, and confidence.
The pageant is held annually in an effort to raise funds for Laurens County 4-H. All funds raised will support 4-H clubs, programs, and leadership opportunities.