 Hi, I'm Katelyn Burton. I am one of the 2017 4-H state ambassadors for the state of Alabama. Welcome to the 2017 Competitive Events Day here at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbia, Alabama. Welcome to Freestyle Showcase. This is one of my personal favorite events and here I'm with one of our competitors. What inspired you to start and do this event? Well, when I saw the Freestyle Showcase, you have to learn something new for it and I had also for a science project note done on the diminishing levels of the bee population and this was a chance to get a bee hive and to do something new and fun and learn new things because not only did I build a bee hive, I did woodworking. I have about 80,000 bees in my backyard right now and it is some of the most strenuous stuff I do but it's also the most fun thing I've done for years. This is the Event Chicken Queue and I'm here with one of our competitors so can you tell me about yourself? My name is Dustin Bars. I'm 15. I'm a senior one and this is my third year competing in Chicken Queue. I heard that you got really close last year when you came and competed and what made you decide to come out here in this hot Alabama weather and put chicken next to a hot grill? I came really close last year within a couple points of first place and I just really enjoyed grilling and the experience of doing it. This event is $15 challenge and I'm here with one of our competitors so can you tell me a little bit about yourself? I am Evans Thomas and I am 16. So what inspired you to do $15 challenge? Really fun going to thrift stores trying to find different outfits and I hope this actually inspires other girls like me to go out to thrift stores and try to find other stuff but for a lower price. Thank you for spending the day with me as we went around campus and met some of our competitors here today. If you would like to join 4-H please contact your local Extension agent and they'll get you started. It's very simple and it's a journey that will last you a lifetime and that you'll never forget. Thank you for experiencing our head, heart, hands, and health.