The saying holds true for 4-H members and the people who are judging those youth 4-H projects. “For me, judging 4-H projects is about evaluation, tips for improvement. With grandfatherly vibes and dressed in a 4-H green clover shirt, he welcomed 4-H members of various ages as they approached the judging table – some with trepidation and others with pure confidence. “The subject matter of their 4-H project, no matter the discipline, is just another tool. The Bowling Green State University geology graduate student who is deeply involved in polar research, was enjoying interacting with the 4-H members.