Danica Scott with her entry -- Contributed

WINTERSVILLE — Jefferson County 4-H held its first pumpkin carving competition recently, with members ranging in age from 5 to 16 and representing various clubs participating in the event.

Winners spanned many categories from scariest to most original for more than 30 entries. All participants received recognition for their work. The results are:

Senior Ages

Carved

Corissa Griffith

Intermediate Ages

Carved

Carved Cutest: first, Kaylee Spencer

Carved Scariest: First, Jasmine Stewart; second, Pressley Snodgrass

Carved Most Original: first, Madison Zeroski ; second, Aubrey Duggan

Stenciled

Cutest: first, Jasmine Stewart

Beginner

No Carving

Painted Scariest: First, Autumn Grafton

Painted Cutest: First, Leila Sudvary

Funniest: First, Danica Scott

Crayon melts: First, Ava Aftanas

Decorated Cutest: First, J.P. Wilson; second, Ava Aftanas

Decorated Holiday: First, Emily Thompson

Decorated Scariest: First, McKenna Halicky

Carved Pumpkins

Freehand Scariest: First, Joseph Hepburn; second, Bryden Kittle; third, Aubrey Hepburn; fourth, Ava Aftanas

Freehand Funniest: First, Chasity Stewart

Freehand Most Original: First, Brody Zeroski

Stenciled

Scariest: First,Conner Best

Most Original: first, Ava Aftanas

Cloverbud Participation Ribbons (Ages 8 and under)

Davin Nelson, Dominic Stewart, Harper Bray, Ryiot Bennet, Scarlette Schaal, Trenton Stewart