4-H EXTENSION CORNER
Growing our leaders of tomorrow … One of the highest honors for any 4-H member is to become a State Ambassador. The 4-H Ambassadors Program gives teen leaders many opportunities to enhance their leadership, citizenship and communication skills, as they become the faces of Alabama 4-H. Alabama has 27 young people who currently serve as 4-H Ambassadors. These students met rigorous standards to attain this position. Each had completed at least one full club year as an active, participating 4-H member, who had demonstrated
leadership in a variety of youth development activities. The Ambassador Program also has age requirements. Each student had to be at least 14 years old by January 1 of the starting term year and be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior. Becoming a State 4-H Ambassador is an honor, but it carries many responsibilities. Ambassadors must not only have knowledge of the total Alabama 4-H Youth Development Program, but they also must have experience in planning and delivering events and activities. They must demonstrate a commit-
(L to R) First Row: Cami Cleveland, Kalen Alexander, Alana New, William McCollum, Sierra Bennett and Suzie Feist Middle Row: Rachel Allen, Olevia Rice, Abigail Lee, Blair Wyrosdick, Breanna Blackman, Willow Sayles, Leah Kate Owens, Jeremy Speros Back Row: Luke Stephens, Rebecca Rasbury, Hunter Garland, Neely Stewart, Colton Cook, Gavin Yocom, Aiden Mackenzie and Blake Harris (Not pictured: Anna-Kathryn Robinson, Kristen Walker, Briley Newman, Jade Gartman and Katie Rasbury)
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