Van Larry Alexander
Van Larry Alexander from Mississippi, a graduate of Alcorn State University, began his career as the youth development Agen in Marshall County. It was during a time of … Read more.
Year: 2024
Melanie Miller
During her 32 years with UW Extension, Melanie served as a 4-H Agent in the counties of Sauk and Dunn before joining the State Staff as a 4-H … Read more.
Ruth Henderson McQueen
This 4-H journey began when Ruth Henderson joined 4-H in the fifth grade in 1961. While never being an outstanding 4-H member, she participated in a wide variety … Read more.
Edward L. Maxa
Ed was employed by Arkansas Extension from 1980-1986 as an extension 4-H agent. During that time, he initiated an Omelet Day fundraiser that established a yearly budget of … Read more.
Patricia Brundige
Raised as a 4-H member in Franklin County, Patricia Brundige experienced the benefits of 4-H firsthand and never forgot the life skills and lessons she learned. Since then, … Read more.
Richard M. Lerner and Jacqueline V. Lerner
Drs. Rich and Jackie Lerner are renowned leaders in positive youth development (PYD) research. The 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development, funded by National 4-H Council and conducted … Read more.
Barbara K. Schirmer
Barbara Schirmer began her thirty-five-year career with Cornell Cooperative Extension in 1970 as a 4-H Educator in Livingston County, New York. She also worked for a brief time … Read more.
Chuck Morris, Ph.D.
Chuck was a 9-year member of the Dallas County Walnut Progressors 4-H Club, Dallas County 4-H Boy of the Year, State 4-H Leadership Project Award winner, and National … Read more.
Beverly B. Hobbs, PhD
Beverly Hobbs, a 10-year 4-H member, joined Oregon State University as a 4-H Youth Development Specialist in 1993 after a 23-year career as a public school teacher. Over … Read more.
Dr. George Heersche, Jr.
George Heersche, Jr. was raised near Mulvane, KS. A 10-year 4-H member and the oldest of six boys, his first 4-H project was cooking, and his culminating experience … Read more.
Krysta Harden
I do not remember choosing to join 4H it was just what my family did together.I started showing steers in the 3rd grade, youngest in the county show, … Read more.
Reba Green-Holley
Green-Holley was masterful in acquiring multiple significant contracts and grants for youth and family development programs addressing critical issues affecting citizens in low-wealth communities. Led the effort to … Read more.
Dorothy McCargo Freeman, PhD
In 1976, Dorothy began her career in a temporary role that led to becoming a 4-H Extension Agent, District Program Leader, District Director, and 4-H Extension Specialist in … Read more.
Dr. Lisa A. Sexton Lauxman
Dr. Lisa Lauxman was 10 yr. Dickinson County Harmony Hustlers 4-H Club member. As the 1978 Kansas 4-H Dairy winner she went to National 4-H Congress. She … Read more.