Brooklyn Autrey Dairy Southwest Dairy Museum

4-H Inspires me to...

become the best me that I can be and it’s brought me to be the best leader and person. As a whole 4-H has pushed me to do a lot more in life.

During my 8 years of 4-H I’ve participated in over 75 community service projects and have put on 15 dairy workshops that have reached a total of 2,900 people between youth and adults. My favorite activity is being able to teach the younger generation how to become a great leader.

What aspect of 4-H has had the biggest influence on your life?

Public speaking has had a big influence on my life because it’s brought me out of my shell and showed me you can conquer anything you put your mind to.

Hannah Cross Dog Dr. Stuart Ratcliff Family

4-H Inspires me to...

make a difference in my community, state, country, and world.

After moving to rural Oklahoma in 2016, Hannah Cross joined 4-H as a way to make new friends and expand her horizons. 6 years later, Hannah’s 4-H projects have reached over 33,000 people. Her favorite 4-H project was the 4-H Veteran interviews which later branched into the creation of the Kay County Walk of Warriors.

What aspect of 4-H has had the biggest influence on your life?

The biggest influence 4-H has had on my life involves pledging my hands to larger service not only for my club, but my community, my country, and my world. Through a 4-H project, I learned about local veterans and their stories of service, sacrifice, and humility. Veterans’ stories have influenced me by giving me a new perspective on patriotism and their sacrifices for our country.