Reita J. Marks, Ed.D.
Dr. Reita J. Marks began her 50-year journey with 4-H in 1944 as an award-winning member of the Reese’ Mill 4-H Club located in a rural area near … Read more.
Year: 2019
Ruby Miller
Ruby Miller has dedicated 30+ years of service and made significant contributions as a volunteer leader and professional. Her first involvement in 4-H was as a club member. … Read more.
Peter J. Stortz
Peter began his 4-H career as state 4-H Natural Resource Specialist and Director of Upham Woods 4-H Environmental Education Center for WI Extension in 1986. In 1989 he … Read more.
Richard J. Freeman
Richard was born and raised on a small family farm in Star, NC. He completed his Bachelor’ and Master’ degrees at NC State University and began an exemplary … Read more.
Marilyn Norman
Dr. Marilyn Norman’s 38-year career brought leadership to Florida 4-H as State Program Leader during a critical time within IFAS. In the role as 4-H PL, she embraced … Read more.
L.C. Scramlin
L. C. joined 4-H at a young age following the footsteps of many family members. In 1986 he chaired the committee to build the first livestock barn for … Read more.
Lillian Larwood
Lillian was a 10-year Oregon 4-H member. She grew up to spend 33 years as an Extension professional and in retirement 10 years as a part time 4-H … Read more.
Leslie S. (Les) Nichols
Les Nichols has been called the ” Father of 4-H International Programs.’ A Cornell Honors Graduate, Massachusetts Agriculture Agent, and New York 4-H Agent, he joined the National … Read more.
Howard F. Scott
Howard made a positive impact on every life he touched as a role model, a mentor and a leader in the NC Extension and 4-H program. He had … Read more.
Fran Hagel
Fran has served Atlantic County New Jersey 4-H for 67 years as leader of the Cologne Busy Bees, ” the Best Better” by expecting members to participate in … Read more.
Ed Horning
Edward Homing, 4-H and youth agent in Centre County, Pennsylvania, joined Extension in 1974 and retired after 38 years of service. He was a charter member of PAE4-HA, … Read more.
Charles “Chuck” Todd
Charles Todd began his 4-H career thirty-eight years ago as a parent and volunteer in King County. At the club and district leadership levels, Chuck quickly rose to … Read more.
Donna J. MacNeir
Donna joined the Magnolia 4-H Busy Sewers in Camden. Co. NJ in 1968. She participated in public speaking, citizenship, clothing, gardening, leadership, achievement, and served as a camp … Read more.
Donna Menart
Donna Menart’s 4-H roots date back to her grandmother who started a 4-H club and lobbied the county board to hire 4-H staff. A career in 4-H Youth … Read more.
Charles B. Cox
In the 4th grade all of the students in his rural Oklahoma school joined 4-H so Charles did too, beginning his 9 years as a member. His first … Read more.