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8/8/2012 NO HORSEPLAY Two teenagers receive top honors

Greenwood County 4-Her Casey Miller was named a National 4-H Conference delegate during the 2012 State 4-H Congress. National Conference is in Washington, D.C., and college scholarship money is a part of the honor. Miller also was honored for her state 4-H portfolio during the state event. (St. Claire Donaghy | Index-Journal) By ST. CLAIRE DONAGHY Two area teenagers involved in the 4-H youth development program received top honors July 25-28 at the 2012 State 4-H Congress at Clemson University. Casey Miller and Jordan Lake are both accomplished 4-Hers. Casey Miller, 17, of Greenwood County's Kirksey community was named a National 4-H Conference delegate, and she is eligible for a trip to conference in Washington. D.C. With the award comes a $500 educational scholarship. Additionally, Miller also won a National 4-H Congress scholarship, based on her state 4-H portfolio submitted in May and she completed an interview. The Congress honor includes a $500 educational scholarship and a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta. She was also recently selected as a 4-H Horse Ambassador. Earlier this week, Miller competed at the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships in Perry, Ga. Miller got involved with Greenwood County 4-H activities at age 9. Her mom, Billie Miller, is currently a co-leader for the Ninety Six 4-H Horse Club, along with Lynn Rimsky. Casey Miller also is a state 4-H Horse Ambassador. "I got my first horse at age 8 and got involved with 4-H the very next year," Casey Miller said. Her father, David Miller, promised her she could have a horse when they moved from town to a rural part of the county. "Within the horse project, I've competed in a lot of different events, including speed events such as barrels and poles, but I've also done the High School Rodeo Association and the National Barrell Horse Association," Casey Miller said. FOR MORE, SEE WEDNESDAY'S INDEX JOURNAL PAPER www.indexjournal.com