Sharon Junge
For nearly 40 years, Sharon Junge served as 4-H Youth Development Advisor, County Director, Healthy Families & Communities Statewide Initiatives Leader, and Acting State 4-H Director. Sharon developed … Read more.
Year: 2015
Erika ‘Ricki’ Leal
Erika ” Leal was raised in New Jersey and was a Passaic Co. 4-H member for 5 years. In 1969 she started with the New Jersey 4-H Youth … Read more.
Ruth Ann Messick
Ruth Ann Messick organized and was leader of the Peach Blossom 4-H Club in Kent County for over 40 years. The club focused on citizenship, leadership and community … Read more.
Norma Roberts
Dr. Norma Roberts’ 4-H career began in Caddo Parish where she helped organize 42 clubs and a Junior Leader program. After five years, she assumed state responsibilities for … Read more.
Mary Jean Craig
Mary Jean Craig was an 11 year 4-H member and a 33-year volunteer leader. Four generations of her family were involved in 4-H and were recognized as an … Read more.
M. Lloyd Downen
Dr. M. Lloyd Downen joined the University of Tennessee staff in 1947 as an agricultural economist. He served as leader of the agricultural economics section and as assistant … Read more.
Linda Kustka
Linda Kustka has been a 4-H member, volunteer, parent, and staff in the Wisconsin Cooperative Extension youth program. In Manitowoc County, she learned speaking and leadership skills and … Read more.
Lindy Lindquist
Lindy Lindquist has dedicated her life to the youth of Kansas through the 4-H Program. Her Extension career started in Chase County, a small rural county in the … Read more.
James Tobin
Jim Tobin was an Iowa 4-H member whose leadership roles included State 4-H Council, Boys State 4-H Vice President, National 4-H Conference delegate and Iowa 4-H Foundation Youth … Read more.
Joe Kurth
Joe was a member of the Tip Top Troupers 4-H Club at Center Hill School in Illinois from 1956-65. The club is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. … Read more.
Dorothy A. Calimer
Dot served in the county Extension Office for 12 years as secretary. Working for the 4-H department gave her the opportunity to prepare the necessary paper work for … Read more.
Clarence J. Cunningham
Dr. Clarence J. Cunningham began 4-H at age 10 where his public speaking and leadership skills were learned in the local club and county 4-H organizations. From the … Read more.
Margaret Christine “Chris” Holcombe
Chris retired on September 30, 2001 after serving 35 years as the Milam County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. Her 4-H career started as a 4-Her … Read more.
Clyde Jackson
Clyde Jackson was a 4-H pioneer. Clyde grew up in 4-H and spoke of the importance that his 4-H experience had in shaping his life. When the Virginia … Read more.
Alma Hobbs
Dr. Alma Hobbs’ career spanned 36 years: 4-H Agent, Bertie Co., NC (1970-73); Davidson Co., TN (1974-79); TN State Univ. Specialist (1981-88) and 1890 Administrator (1989-90); USDA Asst. … Read more.