2021 Scholarship Highlights

Shelby Kelsey Scholarship Winner

Achievement Scholarship Donor:

Harold and Edith Shaw Memorial Endowment

During her eight-year career as a 4-H member, Shelby Kelsey has led 28 workshops, attended 27 workshops, given seven presentations, and produced three radio programs. In her project area, she has reached over 52,000 people. Her favorite 4-H activity is Virtual Clovers, which reaches approximately 300 views.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Having the opportunity to share information with other youth through my workshops.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Public speaking has helped me with interviews, job applications and presentations.”

“4-H inspires me to enjoy life and live to the fullest.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Rylee Young Scholarship Winner

Agriculture Scholarship Donor:

Kunc Family Farms

During her eight-year 4-H career, Rylee Young has participated in events and trips at the local, county, district, state, and national level. She has been involved with countless community service and citizenship projects. Her favorite activity has been making food bags for the Stamp Out Starvation project.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Being able to experience so many amazing opportunities to improve my knowledge and skills in order to help others.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has given me something so meaningful, that being the knowledge of little things can make a difference to better the world.”

“4-H inspires me to make tomorrow better for my community, country, and world by improving today.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Morley Griffith Scholarship Winner

Beef Scholarship Donor:

Kunc Family Farms

In her 10-year 4-H career, Morley Griffith participated in 35 community service projects and conducted 27 workshops that have made a broad impact in her school and community. Her favorite 4-H project is beef, and credits 4-H for her confidence and work ethic.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The beef project area has provided me life lessons to last a lifetime.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has prepared me to be confident and be comfortable speaking in front of adults.”

“4-H inspires me to let my light shine.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Ethan Stone Scholarship Winner

Food Science Scholarship Donor:

Edwin and Winona Presley Memorial Endowment

During his seven-year 4-H career, Ethan Stone participated in 56 community service projects within his food science project area. He has conducted 20 workshops and demonstrations that have reached more than 4,000 youth and adults. His favorite activity was assembling food packages to be sent overseas to help those affected by natural disasters.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Having encouragement to put others before myself and strive to have a strong sense of community service. This influence has helped me to be a better citizen.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The knowledge I have gained through the food science project will be used to make informed decisions as a consumer.”

“4-H inspires me to get out of my comfort zone and try new things.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Taylor Kelley Scholarship Winner

Performing Arts Scholarship Donor:

Edwin Presley Memorial Endowment Edwinand andWinona Winona Presley Memorial

Throughout her eight-year career in 4-H, Taylor Kelley has participated in numerous community service projects, inlcuding the Back 2 School Giveaway and Christmas Toy Giveaway. She has also conducted record book workshops, successfully reaching more than 10,000 youth and adults. Her favorite activity was the Ag. Olympics at the Country Fair.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The skills 4-H has provided me with have allowed me to blossom into who I am today and help me to make an influence on others’ lives.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “These skills, including improved communication skills, will allow me to utilize them in my future career where they will help me the most.”

“4-H inspires me to be a better person and help others.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Kynli Jones Scholarship Winner

Child Care Scholarship Donor:

Kathy Rutledge Memorial

During her seven-year 4-H career, Kynli Jones has participated in approximately 30 service projects and conducted 18 workshops that reached more than 2,000 people.

Her favorite activity was sewing approximately 50 masks for local healthcare workers.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The skills and relationships I have made through 4-H are irreplaceable. I have made tons of new friends and I have also become better prepared for my future.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I have learned how to serve my community, lead by example and communicate well.

These will help me to be successful in my future career and community relationships.”

“4-H inspires me to be the best me all the time, even when no one is watching.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Khloe Hatcher

Scholarship Winner

All Other Projects: Agriculture and Natural Resources Scholarship Donors:

Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association and Dr. Gary and Becky Stone

During her eight-year 4-H career, Khloe Hatcher has conducted seven showmanship clinics and workshops. She has participated in 87 community service projects and reached the lives of more than 25,900 people. Her favorite activity in 4-H is is to make beds for animal shelter dogs.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The many activities that have shaped me into the young woman I am.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Numerous judging contests, speech contests and mock interviews have helped me get over my fear of public speaking.”

“4-H inspires me to be a role model to younger children.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Ben Tindle

Scholarship Winner

Horticulture and Plant Science Scholarship Donor:

Oklahoma Horticultural Society

Ben Tindle has been a member of 4-H for five years. During that time, Ben has participated in 42 community service projects and 40 leadership projects. His project work in performing arts, horticulture and plant science has reached more than 39,000 youth and adults. His favorite activities are community service projects involving his project areas.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The community service projects have given me a wonderful way to help my community and has greatly affected my life.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “My projects have made me a much more social person, shown me how to interact with a crowd, and have taught me valuable skills that help me to be more self-sufficient.”

“4-H inspires me to always work hard and try to improve myself and the world around me.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Charlotte Spires

Scholarship Winner

Dairy Scholarship Donor:

Southwest Dairy Museum

Charlotte Spires joined 4-H when she was 9-years-old, participating in poultry, leadership, equine, and dairy. Charlotte has been a club leader in poultry, equine, and dairy. Charlotte currently has two service projects in equine and has reached over 1,000 people. Charlotte has started a goat hoof clipping business and sold over $3,000 in goat milk last year. Charlotte’s favorite activity is barrel racing in 4-H with her friends.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The community of people that I have come in contact with through 4-H. I have met people from all walks of life and learned about so many project areas.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Learning to speak in public and work hard to reach a goal, especially with my animals, has been very useful. I’ve also learned to think on my feet.”

“4-H inspires me to be a better person and help others.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Gracie Harden

Scholarship Winner

Goat Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

Gracie Harden enjoys teaching children about the topics they are interested in. She also spends much of her time riding and showing horses.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “I am a more responsible person and I have better communication skills.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will utilize responsibility in the future and I will always communicate with people.”

“4-H inspires me to be a better person and want to have more responsibilities.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Maggie Evans

Scholarship Winner

Health and Fitness Scholarship Donor:

Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives

During Maggie’s six-year 4-H career, she has completed 39 leadership activities reaching 26,595 people. She has completed 51 civic engagement projects spending 289 hours valued at $27 from the independent sector for a total value of $7,860. Her favorite contest in 4-H is the Food Showdown.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H has helped me most in the area of public speaking. This wouldn’t have come easily for me if I had not been given the consistent opportunities provided by 4-H.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have learned will help me in the future because they will help me to gain employment. They have given me confidence and the ability to adapt to new situations.”

“4-H inspires me to serve others in my community!”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Dylan Simon

Scholarship Winner

Photography Scholarship Donor:

Tracy Family Endowment

In Dylan Simon’s eight years of 4-H, he has participated in approximately 25 community service projects and has conducted five workshops. His favorite activity is working with his two community service projects.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The biggest impact that 4-H has had on my life is learning more about photography and the different angles to make the picture more presentable.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I am able to use my photography skills as an outside job when I graduate high school.”

“4-H inspires me to not only to make the best better, but to better myself.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Keona Mason

Scholarship Winner

Public Speaking Scholarship Donor:

Noble McIntyre

During her 4-H career, Keona Mason has taught workshops, attended conferences, and introduced younger 4-H members to new project areas. She has donated pork to Pork for Packs and her local food bank where she has reached roughly 250 families in her community.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Public speaking has helped me learn about communication skills in and out of 4-H. It’s taught me how to interact with people of all ages.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I learned to effectively communicate with others and establish professional relationships which will help me in my future endeavors.”

“4-H inspires me to teach others how to be the best version of themselves and be proud of who they are.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Hailey Franklin

Scholarship Winner

Recreation and Leisure Arts Scholarship Donor:

Ray Parker Memorial Endowment

During her nine-year 4-H career, Hailey Franklin participated in many community service projects. Her favorite community service project was a workshop called Painting for Service and her favorite activity was teaching youth to make over 100 hand-painted canvases to deliver to the local nursing home.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H has taught me many things, but the one thing I will take away is how much I have learned to serve others.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will share my leadership skills, my ability to work in a team, interview, and lastly, how 4-H has made a difference in my life.”

“4-H inspires me to share my love of helping others.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Taryn McCaa

Scholarship Winner

Veterinary Science Scholarship Donor:

Chapman Farms

During Taryn McCaa’s six years in 4-H, she has completed multiple tasks in her veterinary science area. Among these, working cattle, where this past year she worked over 500 head of cows and calves. She enjoys teaching and volunteering to help others.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The leadership and community service aspect of 4-H because it has allowed me to help others.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I’ve learned through my veterinary science project, including leadership and community service, will help me in my career as a veterinarian.”

“4-H inspires me to be a better person, help others, and put others first.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Shannon Francies

Scholarship Winner

Wildlife and Fisheries Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

Throughout his 4-H career, Shannon Francies has donated 1,449 hours to community service. His contributions have affected multiple schools, churches, and individuals.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The role of County Ambassador. It inspired me to be more outgoing and social in general.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has taught me how to be a leader and I feel like that is an important skill to have.”

“4-H inspires me to grow as a person.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Matthew Lewis Scholarship Winner

All Other Projects Science and Technology Scholarship Donor:

Charles and Betty Smith In his seven years of being a 4-H member, Matthew Lewis has taught STEM to thousands of children around the state via his charter 4-H First Robotics Competition club. He has showed great leadership, winning him the prestigious FRC Dean’s list finalist award. He also has provided mentorships to many of his fellow 4-H’ers by being an active county and district officer.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Team leadership skills I learned through being my club president. I learned the importance of being a team leader which made me a better listener and delagator.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “My leadership skills that I learned in 4-H will provide many essential tools to my upcoming career in emergency management.”

“4-H inspires me to be my true self.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Olivia Gayler

Scholarship Winner

Breads Scholarship Donor:

Shawnee Milling Company

During her seven-year 4-H career, Olivia Gayler participated in 53 community service events and 28 leadership events, reaching 8,163 people in those events. Her favorite activity was being able to serve as one of the State Healthy Living Ambassadors.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Leadership and public speaking have been a large part of my 4-H career.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will use leadership throughout my entire career in special eduation, and I will also use public speaking in my career.”

“4-H inspires me to be better, to live life with a plan, and always be aware of the unexpected.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Karson Frans

Scholarship Winner

Horse Scholarship Donor:

Shawnee Milling Company

During his 11-year 4-H career, Karson Frans conducted numerous workshops reaching over a thousand youth and adults and participated in community service projects to help foster children, help control feral hog populations, gather cattle for different ranchers, and build fence for neighbors during the pandemic.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Learning to serve others and teach about the rich history of Oklahoma and the cowboy way of life has been the most rewarding.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Public speaking skills and the confidence I’ve gained from teaching workshops will help me be a productive adult.”

“4-H inspires me to do more, become more, and have fun!”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Kyleigh Bleeker

Scholarship Winner

Sheep Scholarship Donor:

Melinda Boatwright

In seven years of 4-H membership, Kyleigh Bleeker has assisted with three state service projects, four district service projects, 11 county service projects, and nine local service projects reaching more than 5,000 youth and adults. To date, her most rewarding project is collecting gift items for the DHS Angel Tree.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Being a county officer and a county ambassador has influenced me to become a better leader to the youth around me.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Time management, public speaking, and responsibility will be utilized as I continue higher education and enter the workforce.”

“4-H inspires me to work hard and be a better leader to the young 4-H members around me.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Tessa Orender

Scholarship Winner

Fabric and Fashions Scholarship Donor:

Wilma Wendt Pattillo Endowment

In her time as a 4-H member, Tessa Orender has participated in a number of community service projects. She also enjoys working with volunteers at Food for Kids. Her favorite activity is working with Quilts of Valor, in which she has conducted several workshops and demonstrations.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Community service activities have had the biggest influence on my life. 4-H has also helped me learn to work with groups of people from very different backgrounds.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Through my 4-H work I gained tools that helped me feel more confident speaking in front of a group. This will continue to benefit me as I go through college and beyond.”

“4-H inspires me to push myself towards a goal and look for ways in which I can be of service to others.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Hali Bailey

Scholarship Winner

All Other Projects: Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship Donor:

Dr. Lynda Harriman During her nine-year 4-H career, Hali Bailey has reached 4,389 people and spent 300 hours of her time with leadership activities. She teaches weekly healthy living and food science workshops. She has also reached 37,181 people and spent over 1,200 hours on community service projects. Her favorite memory of 4-H was becoming a State 4-H Ambassador and having Mary Sue Sanders as one of the judges.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Without 4-H I would not be the person I am today. The first and most valuable skill I learned in 4-H is public speaking.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Skills such as public speaking, writing thank you cards, and cooking has prepared me in every way possible for the real world. These will help me for the rest of my life.”

“4-H inspires me go the extra mile.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Samantha Wagner

Scholarship Winner

Citizenship Scholarship Donor:

Gene and Judy McKown Endowment

During her seven-year 4-H career, Samantha Wagner has conducted 56 demonstrations and 112 workshops. In addition, Samantha has presented 12 educational talks and 49 reports on 4-H projects. Furthermore, Samantha coordinated 102 community service projects. Samantha’s favorite community service projects is working with Operation Christmas Child.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H has taught me to be aware of my community and the organizations that offer help to others. I am always thinking about ways I can get involved to help.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The empathy and awareness that I have acquired will serve me well when I enter the workforce as an entrepreneur.”

“4-H inspires me to put the needs of others before my own and to strive to be the best person I can be.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Wyatt Nikodym

Scholarship Winner

Geology Scholarship Donor:

Oklahoma Energy Resources Board

In his 11-year 4-H career, Wyatt Nikodym held offices on the local, county and district levels. He was also selected as an Agriculture Innovator and attended CWF as well as National Conference. His favorite 4-H trips were State 4-H Outdoor Adventure trips to Colorado and Minnesota.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H taught me how to live and work in today’s world.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The important skills I have learned will be used when I am in college and in the workforce.”

“4-H inspires me to be a better version of myself and be the best I can be.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Aiden Spencer

Scholarship Winner

Leadership Scholarship Donor:

Jerry and Julie Kiefer Endowment

Aiden Spencer organized over 30 presentations, 12 grants, and six fundraisers, raising over $7,000 for his 4-H club and other local programs. He also started three FIRST LEGO League Teams, and volunteered at over 60 STEM events. He also became the National YIA STEM ambassador for National 4-H.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The people in this program have had the biggest influence on my life. They’ve taught me to lead, love my community, and make the best better.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Being a 4-H leader has taught me many lessons, one being to welcome challenges even though the outcomes can be uncertain.”

“4-H inspires me to find my passion, lead my community, and make the best better!”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Keaston Gonzalez

Scholarship Winner

Safety Scholarship Donor:

Oklahoma Farm Bureau

During his seven years in 4-H, Keaston Gonzalez has gone to many workshops, camps and competitions. He has also filmed several Virtual Clovers videos. His favorite experience was competing in Food Showdown.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Learning about Food Showdown and getting involved in it encouraged me to be more active in my safety project and in 4-H.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have learned as a 4-H member will allow me to help others and to grow as a person throughout my life.”

“4-H inspires me to help others in need.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Danny Pierce

Scholarship Winner

Shooting Sports Scholarship Donor:

Oklahoma City Gun Club

During his six-year 4-H career, Danny Pierce has helped place ribbons at Tulsa State Fair and reached 8,000 people.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “My shooting sports has been the biggest influence in my life and 4-H career.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “It will help me stay patient in stressful situations.”

“4-H inspires me to do better in school and in life.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Kayden Duncan

Scholarship Winner

Swine Scholarship Donor:

Oklahoma Pork Council

Kayden Duncan has been in 4-H for five years. She has been presented with multiple leadership opportunities throughout her 4-H career and she has also assisted her county ambassador team with many citizenship projects. Her favorite activity has been helping younger 4-H’ers with their livestock projects.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The work ethic 4-H has implemented in me has had the biggest impact on my life.

Being hard-working is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The most impactful skill I have learned from 4-H is social skills. This is a very important skill I can carry with me when interviewing for jobs and interacting with my peers.”

“4-H inspires me to educate my younger peers.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Maggie Gregory

Scholarship Winner

All Other Projects: Small Animals Scholarship Donor:

Hesser Memorial Endowment Fund

In the past six years of her 4-H career, Maggie Gregory has participated in over 35 community service projects, and has given over 20 poultry presentations and displays which have reached more than 2,000 youth and adults. Her favorite activity was educating a group of over 400 youth about chickens and gathering eggs, and letting the youth pet live chickens.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H has helped me with public speaking, community service and leadership aspects in my life.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will continue to use my public speaking skills, promote community service projects, and be a leader and educate others.”

“4-H inspires me to do my best to help, educate, and inspire others.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Claire Janssen

Scholarship Winner

Dog Scholarship Donor:

Dr. Stuart Ratcliff Family

During her four-year 4-H career, Claire Janssen has participated in 56 civic engagement and community service projects, volunteered for 151 hours and affected 7,089 people.

Her favorite activity is teaching Dog Rally Course workshops with her Pembroke Corgi, Bernie, and watching kids’ faces light up when they work with the dog.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The importance of serving others is probably the biggest influence 4-H has had on me.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will use the leadership, service and public speaking skills throughout my career and life.”

“4-H inspires me to continue to serve my community as an adult.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Colton Tripp

Scholarship Winner

Advanced Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship Donors:

OEAFCS and OAE4-HA During his six-year 4-H career, Colton Tripp has reached over 1,800 people on 42 different occasions teaching workshops over bread, demonstrating wheat processes, and public speaking. He has served his community by starting a Comfort Bags service project. His favorite activity has been teaching bread workshops to younger 4-H members to get them involved in the wheat industry.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have learned through livestock judging and being an active 4-H member have influenced my life greatly, allowing me to be more confident to achieve any task.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has given me skills to become a better leader, in hopes of one day leading and working for people.”

“4-H inspires me to become a community leader and to help younger 4-H members achieve their goals.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Teegin Crosthwait

Scholarship Winner

Elvin Lindley Advanced Agriculture Scholarship Donors:

Oklahoma LP Gas RM&S Commission During her 10 years in 4-H, Teegin Crosthwait’s main priority was making the community she lives in better. Focusing on citizenship, Teegin reached over 70,000 people. She also has her own herd of registered black Angus cattle as well as owning her own small business, TBC Custom Vinyl. The civic engagement project she was most proud of was making food baskets for Payne County families in need for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The leadership aspect has had the biggest influence. No matter the situation, I can confidently step up because of the leadership skills Oklahoma 4-H has instilled in me.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has helped me in numerous ways. These skills, like time management, I will use forever. My time in 4-H has better prepared me for the real world.”

“4-H inspires me to leave each day, place I go and people I meet better than I found it.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Reed Marcum

Scholarship Winner

Advanced Citizen Scholarship Donor:

Mike Synar Memorial

During his eight-year 4-H career, Reed Marcum has been heavily involved in citizenship.

He has three primary service projects that include the Book Bag Giveaway, the Toy Giveaway and the Silent Auction for Pediatric Cancer. To date, his Book Bag Giveaway has donated 13,522 Book Bags, his Toy Drive has given 25,661 toys and the Silent Auction has raised $64,508.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The program helped me get out of my shell and open up socially. I have gone from not talking to people to being able to talk to anyone.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Organizational skills will help me as I plan to continue my service projects past graduation and interview skills will help me as I plan to enter the workforce.”

“4-H inspires me to help others.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Lilyana Sestak

Scholarship Winner

Advanced Achievement Scholarship Donor:

Vernon and Rhonda McKown Endowment

During her nine-year career in 4-H, Lilyana Sestak reached 1,642,467 youth in leadership and 288,808 in citizenship. Her favorite activity was mentoring the youth of today to ensure a better tomorrow. Lilyana plans to expand her reach using her own community service project called Food for Families.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Valuable skills, combined with the humility, learning capability, and kindness of 4-H members influences us to reach higher and dream bigger than ever before.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The social, professional, and community driven skills attained will be the start of success in any portion of life, whether it be education, occupation, or familial.”

“4-H inspires me to reach for success and always be hungry for more.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Hunter Haxton

Scholarship Winner

Ira Holler Advanced Leadership Scholarship Donor:

Ira Hollar Endowment

During his eight-year 4-H career, Hunter Haxton has led workshops at the National Healthy Living Summit over proper food portions and taught youth and adults ATV Safety at the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo. One of his favorite parts has been giving back to Oklahoma by planning Hike 4 Change, assisting at the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, and helping save lives with his “Vials of L.I.F.E.” state service project.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Hard

work, dedication and leadership are just a few qualities that I have learned through my experience in 4-H.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Through 4-H I have been properly equipped with the skills to make the best better and acquire a degree in agricultural communications.”

“4-H inspires me to make the best better in all I do.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Brance Barnett

Scholarship Winner

Advanced Fabrics and Fashion Scholarship Donor:

Wilma Wendt Pattillo Endowment

During his five-year 4-H career, Brance Barnett led 28 presentations and workshops that reached more than 2,150 youth and adults. His favorite activity was September Fest where over 200 youth made leather bookmarks with his supervision.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Community service because it is more important to give to others.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Problem solving because I have learned that you must first recognize a problem before you can find a solution.”

“4-H inspires me to go out into the community and be a better example to others and a stronger leader.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Delaney Cruzan

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law Graduating Senior Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

During her three-year 4-H career, Delaney Cruzan held varying leadership positions and reached over 8,000 people. Through her service project she was able to recycle more than 100 pounds of professional clothes. Passionate about health and fitness, she particularly enjoys teaching yoga workshops. Her favorite activity was being a camp counselor at the South East District Summer Camp.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “My 4-H community has had the biggest impact on my life. Without their encouragement and belief in me I would never have gotten this far.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have learned in 4-H has given me confidence in myself and my future. I am able to express myself clearly and live in a way that best represents my core values.”

“4-H inspires me to consistently hold myself to the highest standards.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Adliene Soell

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law Graduating Senior Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

In her 4-H career, Adliene Soell has participated in many workshops, camps, and community service projects. She has also conducted multiple sock puppet workshops to help raise awareness for children with Down syndrome. Her favorite activity during her time in 4-H was attending State Roundup every year she was able.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The information I have gathered from my leadership and community service experiences is something I am grateful 4-H has given me to be the person I am today.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I have learned multiple skills from 4-H, but the one I will always continue to use every day is treating everyone like they are my family.”

“4-H inspires me to be a positive role model for the Clover Buddies, who will be future leaders in 4-H!”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Hailey Franklin

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law graduating Senior Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

During her nine-year 4-H career, Hailey Franklin participated in many community service projects. Her favorite community service project was a workshop called Painting for Service and her favorite activity was teaching youth to make over 100 hand-painted canvases to deliver to the local nursing home.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H has taught me many things, but the one thing I will take away is how much I have learned to serve others.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will share my leadership skills, my ability to work as a team, interview, and lastly, how 4-H has made a difference in my life.”

“4-H inspires me to share my love of helping others.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Kathryn Smith

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law graduating Senior Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

In her three-year 4-H career, Kathryn Smith has participated in over 20 community service projects, impacting over 1,786 people. Her biggest goal has to been to spread the word about our natural resources and the natural habitats of Oklahoma native animals. Her favorite activity has been leading her club in creating and shipping Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The biggest influence of 4-H in my life has been that 4-H has gotten me out of my shell.

I am no longer afraid to speak my mind or say that I disagree with someone.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I have learned how to dress professionally, take charge, speak up, and be willing to take risks. I have used these skills to get my first job and make wise decisions.”

“4-H inspires me to make a difference not only in my community, but also in our world.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Bailey White

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law graduating Senior Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

After nine years in 4-H, Bailey White has spent almost 100 hours helping people around her community. She has also been part of the 4-H Key Club and her county’s leadership team and officer team. She has led countless workshops and been part of many 4-H events. Without the experience she has had in 4-H, she wouldn’t have made as many connections, friendships or gained the skills she has obtained.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The community service aspect of 4-H has had the biggest influence on my life. I love how dedicated 4-H is to helping people.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have learned as a 4-H member have taught me to be a leader. 4-H is the organization that taught me it is okay to mess up sometimes.”

“4-H inspires me to never give up on my goals.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Jared Stone

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law graduating Senior Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

In his nine-year 4-H career, Jared Stone has spent over 600 hours serving others and has reached over 9,500 youth and adults through 80 workshops and presentations.

His favorite citizenship activity was loaning his steer and heifer to Agtropolis at the Oklahoma State Fair.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Gaining so many life skills through 4-H has had the biggest impact on my life, I have learned time management, responsibility, public speaking, and more through 4-H.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have gained will help me make decisions, be dependable, be organized and help me get my dream career.”

“4-H inspires me to strive to gain as much as possible in life.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Cole Stepp

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law graduating Senior Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

In his 10-year 4-H career, Cole Stepp has participated in 50 community service and citizenship projects, and conducted 17 different workshops that reached more than 4,500 youth and adults. His favorite activity was going to Oklahoma 4-H Roundup every year.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The friends and good people I have met through 4-H have been the biggest Influence on my life. Watching older 4-H’ers accomplish things helps me set goals for myself.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Leadership and public speaking are the biggest life skills I have learned in 4-H. Public speaking contests have prepared me for presentations in college and my future career.”

“4-H inspires me to make the best better, including myself!”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Taylor Neely

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law Graduating Senior Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

During her 10-year 4-H career, Taylor Neely participated in 53 community service projects and conducted 42 workshops and classes that reached more than 10,000 youth and adults. Her favorite service project was Reading with Rabbits that affected more than 1,000 students from six counties.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Overcoming challenges most people don’t usually face and show how they have adapted throughout their 4-H career.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will always be willing to help, have an open mind and have the desire to learn.”

“4-H inspires me to be a successful individual in society and pursue a career I enjoy.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Mason Zweiacker

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law graduating Senior Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

During his 10-year 4-H journey, Mason Zweiacker participated in multiple community service projects, held leadership positions at the county and club level, and led workshops for Cloverbuds and older 4-H members.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The leadership aspect of 4-H helped me grow my confidence and taught me how to be an effective leader.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H taught me how to cook and clean properly, how to be organized, and how to be a leader. Without 4-H, I would not be the person I am today.”

“4-H inspires me to to be a better person and do better for myself and those around me.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Olivia Napier

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law graduating Senior Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

In her 10-year 4-H career, Olivia Napier led 10 workshops which led to approximately 465 contact hours. She participated in countless community service projects to reach over 1,000 hours of service. Her favorite activity was teaching her Livestock Judging 101 workshop to younger 4-H members.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Roundup has had the biggest impact on my life. If it wasn’t for Roundup I would’ve never gotten the chance to serve on the council and become the leader I am today.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “You learn responsibility in anything you do, and I believe it is very important, especially as 4-Hers, to learn responsibility early.”

“4-H inspires me to teach younger 4-H’ers about agriculture and to pass on what I have learned.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Madison Zweiacker

Scholarship Winner

Key Club Scholarship Scholarship Donor:

Oklahoma 4-H Key Club

Madison Zweiacker has been in 4-H for over nine years. Madison is a third generation 4-H member and has been recognized with the Oklahoma 4-H Key Club award given to top 4-H members in the state. During her project work, Madison has helped countless youth discover new ways to be healthy by teaching younger members about the benefits and history of the apple and teaching them to make apple pie in a cup.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H has most influenced my life by teaching me to be a leader. 4-H has helped me grow my leadership skills and has given me the opportunity to learn from other leaders.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills 4-H has taught me will help me by becoming a better leader in my community and workplace.”

“4-H inspires me to be a better leader and person.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Lilyana Sestak

Scholarship Winner

Larry D. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Donor:

Larry D. Anderson Memorial

During her nine-year career in 4-H, Lilyana Sestak reached 1,642,467 youth in leadership and 288,808 in citizenship. Her favorite activity was mentoring the youth of today to ensure a better tomorrow. Lilyana plans to expand her reach using her own community service project called Food for Families.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Valuable skills, combined with the humility, learning capability, and kindness of 4-H members influences us to reach higher and dream bigger than ever before.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The social, professional, and community driven skills attained will be the start of success in any portion of life, whether it be education, occupation, or familial.”

“4-H inspires me to reach for success and always be hungry for more.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Colby Erickson

Scholarship Winner

Dana Smith Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Donor:

Mary Sue Sanders

In his nine years enrolled in 4-H, Colby Erickson had one goal of improving himself through helping others and giving them the opportunities to learn. He has completed over 50 service projects, held offices as high as the state level, presented several speeches covering a variety of topics, and he has reached several thousand children, 4-H members and non-4-H members across Oklahoma.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The youth development training and skills events have helped me the most. It has prepared me to give back to the organization that has made me who I am today.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I’ve learned in 4-H have prepared me to enter college, apply for jobs, communicate with people and have courage to pursue the goals I have set.”

“4-H inspires me to strive for excellence in everything I do.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Kaytie Cash

Scholarship Winner

Oklahoma Youth Expo Scholarship Donor:

Oklahoma Youth Expo

During her nine years in 4-H, Kaytie Cash has gained the skills and experiences that will allow her to be a step ahead of the curve in the coming years. Because of 4-H, she has turned her dreams into plans and will turn those plans into reality.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The community and network I have built through 4-H will serve me throughout my collegiate career and my life.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Thanks to 4-H, I have the skills to achieve anything I dream, and the confidence to make it happen.”

“4-H inspires me to do, dream, achieve, and be more.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Teegin Crosthwait

Scholarship Winner

Oklahoma Youth Expo Scholarship Donor:

Oklahoma Youth Expo During her 10 years in 4-H, Teegin Crosthwait’s main priority was making the community she lives in better. Focusing on citizenship, Teegin has reached over 70,000 people.

She also has her own herd of registered black Angus cattle as well as owning her own small business, TBC Custom Vinyl. The civic engagement project she is most proud of is making food baskets for Payne County families in need for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The leadership aspect has had the biggest influence. No matter the situation, I can confidently step up because of the leadership skills Oklahoma 4-H has instilled in me.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has helped me in numerous ways. These skills, like time management, I will use forever. My time in 4-H has better prepared me for the real world.”

“4-H inspires me to leave each day, place I go and people I meet better than I found it.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Khloe Hatcher

Scholarship Winner

Choctaw Nation Scholarship Donors:

Choctaw Nation

During her eight-year 4-H career, Khloe Hatcher has conducted seven showmanship clinics and workshops. She has participated in 87 community service projects and reached the lives of more than 25,900 people. Her favorite activity in 4-H is is to make beds for animal shelter dogs.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The many activities that have shaped me into the young woman I am.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Numerous judging contests, speech contests and mock interviews have helped me get over my fear of public speaking.”

“4-H inspires me to be a role model to younger children.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Rose Smith

Scholarship Winner

Brady Benson Memorial Scholarship Donor:

Brady Benson Memorial During her nine-year 4-H career, Rose Smith taught workshops at the local, county, district, and national level about the benefits of recreation, leisure arts and healthy living. She has reached over 20,000 youth and adults with her service to the community. Her favorite activity through 4-H was meeting new people all over the United States and trading pins in Atlanta, Georgia and making new friends.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The biggest aspect of being in 4-H that has influenced me is getting to travel around the United States. Without 4-H, I wouldn’t have known I like traveling.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will use skills like public speaking, citizenship, and leadership to become a public servant at our state capitol.”

“4-H inspires me to reach my goals and desires.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Will Martin

Scholarship Winner

Allan and Dorris Goodbary Memorial Scholarship Donor:

Goodbary Family During his 12-year 4-H career, Will Martin participated in over 600 hours of community service projects. His favorite activity was delivering furniture to families who had moved from homelessness to housing.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The public speaking skills that I have refined due to my years in 4-H have been most important to my life.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Public speaking will be useful for college and my future career.”

“4-H inspires me to think of others and make my community a better place.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Morgan Meyer

Scholarship Winner

Floyd and Viola Hartman Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Donor:

Hartman Endowment Fund During his 10 years in 4-H, Morgan Meyer has participated in livestock and horse shows as well as shooting sports and crop contests. He has been fortunate to attend numerous county, district, state and national leadership conferences. His favorite activity is showing cattle.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The leadership opportunities have helped me become more comfortable in front of others.“

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “My experiences have taught me how to organize and prepare ahead of time.”

“4-H inspires me to take advantage of every opportunity.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Bailey Hoeltzel

Scholarship Winner

Gibson-Ott Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Donor:

Gibson-Ott Memorial Endowment During his 10-year 4-H career, Bailey Hoeltzel participated in many community service projects. He conducted and attended workshops that reached countless Oklahoma youth and adults. His favorite 4-H activities were serving as a teen leader of the Garfield County 4-H Robotics Club, helping at his county’s 4-H Science Night, and serving as an officer on the local, county and district levels.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Learning communication skills has helped make it easier for me to speak in public.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills that I have learned in 4-H will help me be a better leader and citizen in my home, community, and future job.”

“4-H inspires me to be a better friend, citizen, and leader in my home, school and community.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Emily Criner

Scholarship Winner

Oklahoma Fairs and Festivals Scholarship Scholarship Donor:

Oklahoma Fairs and Festivals Association

Emily Criner has learned many things in 4-H. Her main project areas are food science, sheep, and photography. In food science, she has learned how to cook new things. In sheep, she has raised and showed her own sheep. In photography, she has learned how to take quality photos.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The aspect of 4-H that has had the biggest influence on my life is being a member of our local leadership team.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has taught me hard work, organization, public speaking, and leadership skills.

Many of these skills will be used in my everyday life.”

“4-H inspires me to make a difference in my community.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Cortney Evans

Scholarship Winner

BancFirst Scholarship Donor:

BancFirst

During her 10-year 4-H career, Cortney Evans participated in 132 community service projects and led 44 different workshops and presentations. Her favorite memory was going to Washington D.C. in 2019 for the National Healthy Living Summit with her fellow Healthy Living Ambassadors.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The most impactful part of the 4-H program to me has been the connections I have made.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I have learned the importance of time management, communication and working with others, which will be useful throughout my life.”

“4-H inspires me to help others, speak up and serve with my whole heart.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Hali Bailey

Scholarship Winner

Entrepreneur Scholarship Donor:

Charles and Betty Smith During her nine-year 4-H career, Hali Bailey has reached 4,389 people and spent 300 hours of her time with leadership activities. She teaches weekly healthy living and food science workshops. She has also reached 37,181 people and spent over 1,200 hours on community service projects. Her favorite memory of 4-H was becoming a State 4-H Ambassador and having Mary Sue Sanders as one of the judges.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Without 4-H I would not be the person I am today. The first and most valuable skill I learned in 4-H is public speaking.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Skills such as public speaking, writing thank you cards, and cooking has prepared me in every way possible for the real world. These will help me for the rest of my life.”

“4-H inspires me to go the extra mile.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Emily Ward

Scholarship Winner

Family Consumer Service Scholarship Donor:

The Matt and Twana Griffith Family

During her nine-year 4-H career, Emily Ward became a leader at the local, county, state, and national levels. She attended summits at the National 4-H Center in the areas of STEM and Healthy Living. She served as a State 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador, and she was named to the National 4-H Healthy Living Design Team. She also served as a State 4-H Ambassador and as Mayes County president.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The opportunity to make new friends and collaborate with youth across the state of Oklahoma and across the United States has had the biggest influence on my life.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has provided me with many soft skills, such as collaborating with others, serving others and speaking in public. These will be transferrable to my future career.”

“4-H inspires me to be a leader and to always strive to make the best better.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Kyleigh Merrick

Scholarship Winner

College of Education and Human Sciences Scholarship Donor: OSU College of Education and Human Sciences

During her nine-year 4-H career, Kyleigh Merrick has participated in over 100 community service projects and has conducted approximately 25 workshops and classes, reaching approximately 2,000 people. Her favorite 4-H activity was teaching yoga to kids at the YMCA.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The biggest influence 4-H has brought upon my life is the people. These people encourage me, always lend a helping hand, and inspire me.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have learned as a 4-H member are being used in my life every day by how I have learned to give speeches, be a leader, and encourage others.”

“4-H inspires me to be the best I can be everyday and help others achieve their best.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Allie Powers

Scholarship Winner

Michael Landoll and Family Scholarship Donor:

Michael Landoll Family During her 10-year 4-H career, Allie Powers has participated in multiple workshops, camps, competitions, and community service projects. Her favorite event is the opportunity of traveling to Washington D.C. for the National 4-H Photography Summit.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Public speaking for competitions and other events has helped me come out of my shell and turned me into a completely different person.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I learned will be used throughout college and my future career, as well as everyday life.”

“4-H inspires me to be a better 4-H’er, person, and leader.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Lilyana Sestak

Scholarship Winner

Dorothy (Hessel) Adams Graduating Senior - Public Speaking Scholarship Donor:

Dorothy (Hessel) Adams Family

During her nine-year career in 4-H, Lilyana Sestak reached 1,642,467 youth in leadership and 288,808 in citizenship. Her favorite activity was mentoring the youth of today to ensure a better tomorrow. Lilyana plans to expand her reach using her own community service project called Food for Families.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Valuable skills, combined with the humility, learning capability, and kindness of 4-H members influences us to reach higher and dream bigger than ever before.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The social, professional, and community driven skills attained will be the start of success in any portion of life, whether it be education, occupation, or familial.”

“4-H inspires me to reach for success and always be hungry for more.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Emily Ward

Scholarship Winner

Dorothy (Hessel) Adams Graduating Senior - Leadership Scholarship Donor:

Dorothy (Hessel) Adams Family

During her nine-year 4-H career, Emily Ward became a leader at the local, county, state, and national levels. She attended summits at the National 4-H Center in the areas of STEM and Healthy Living. She served as a State 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador, and she was named to the National 4-H Healthy Living Design Team. She also served as a State 4-H Ambassador and as Mayes County President.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The opportunity to make new friends and collaborate with youth across the State of Oklahoma and across the United States has had the biggest influence on my life.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has provided me with many soft skills, such as collaborating with others, serving others and speaking in public. These will be transferrable to my future career.”

“4-H inspires me to be a leader and to always strive to make the best better.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Taylor Neely

Scholarship Winner

Dorothy (Hessel) Adams Graduating Senior - Civic Engagement Scholarship Donor:

Dorothy (Hessel) Adams Family

During her 10-year 4-H career, Taylor Neely participated in 53 community service projects and conducted 42 workshops and classes that reached more than 10,000 youth and adults. Her favorite service project was Reading with Rabbits that has affected more than 1,000 students from six counties.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Overcoming challenges most people don’t usually face and show how they have adapted throughout their 4-H career.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Always be willing to help as well as having an open mind and having the desire to learn.”

“4-H inspires me to be a successful individual in society and pursue a career I enjoy.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Hali Bailey

Scholarship Winner

Dorothy (Hessel) Adams Graduating Senior - Design and Construction Scholarship Donor:

Dorothy (Hessel) Adams Family During her nine-year 4-H career, Hali Bailey has reached 4,389 people and spent 300 hours of her time with leadership activities. She teaches weekly healthy living and food science workshops. She has also reached 37,181 people and spent over 1,200 hours on community service projects. Her favorite memory of 4-H was becoming a State 4-H Ambassador and having Mary Sue Sanders as one of the judges.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Without 4-H I would not be the person I am today. The first and most valuable skill I learned in 4-H is public speaking.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Skills such as public speaking, writing thank you cards, and cooking has prepared me in every way possible for the real world. These will help me for the rest of my life.”

“4-H inspires me go the extra mile.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Emilee Coxsey

Scholarship Winner

Southeast District 4-H Scholarship Donor:

Friends of Southeast District 4-H Over the course of Emilee Coxsey’s nine years in 4-H, she has participated in countless community service projects and successfully led the Friendship Bench Project and the Foundation for Tomorrow Project conducting 158 workshops reaching 238,981 people. Her favorite workshop was building a toilet paper roll model rocket with 25 preschoolers.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The aspect of 4-H that has impacted me the most is learning to be true to myself while respecting other people’s differences, giving to my community and being a leader.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I use the time management, leadership, public speaking, and citizenship skills I learned through 4-H daily. They will also help me achieve a career as an aeronautical engineer.”

“4-H inspires me to build the foundation for youth and help them find their passion.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Jenna Gaberino

Scholarship Winner

Southeast District 4-H Scholarship Donor:

Friends of Southeast District 4-H During Jenna Gaberino’s 10-year 4-H career, she has conducted approximately 19 workshops, reaching 416,917 people. Her favorite activity is being the Pittsburg County advisor.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The biggest influence on my life I will take away from being a part of 4-H is public speaking. I have worked through fears and will continue to do so in my 4-H career.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has taught me many life skills to be used in a professional environment that I will always be thankful for such as teamwork, confidence and self-motivation.”

“4-H inspires me to do more in my community and be better.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Summer Prince

Scholarship Winner

News & Eagle Award Scholarship Donor:

Enid Publishing Company Summer Prince is a seven-year 4-H member. She is currently her local and county president, West District North Region reporter, State Healthy Living Ambassador, and Oklahoma Ambassador. She has her own community service project in which she leads her county in sewing pillowcases to fill with donations for foster children. They have made 55 pillowcases in the past three years with this project.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Community service projects have had the biggest influence on me. Knowing I can do helpful things for others is the best thing I could ever do.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has made me a well-rounded and confident young person who is not afraid to try new things and work for all my goals in life!”

“4-H inspires me to be the best person I can be while helping others and being the leader I dream to be!”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Wyatt Hood

Scholarship Winner

News & Eagle Award Scholarship Donor:

Enid Publishing Company During his eight years in 4-H, Wyatt Hood has served as president of his local club for six years, county vice-president, treasurer, and recreational leader. He has reached approximately 2,000 youth and adults in his project areas, communicated with over 4,000 participants through workshops and speeches and various leadership roles, and touched over 7,000 citizens through service projects.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “My biggest influence would be all the support I have received within my club and county teams. I have always felt included, supported, and encouraged.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “My 4-H experiences through agriculture, forestry, wildlife, soil and conservation will help me to continue to manage my family’s cattle farm and strengthen the land.”

“4-H inspires me to give to others, be a leader and mentor, and reach high for my goals.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Jared Stone

Scholarship Winner

Sidwell Family Agribusiness Scholarship Donor:

Sidwell Family

In his nine-year 4-H career, Jared Stone has spent over 600 hours serving others and has reached over 9,500 youth and adults through 80 workshops and presentations.

His favorite citizenship activity was loaning his steer and heifer to Agtropolis at the Oklahoma State Fair.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Gaining so many life skills through 4-H has had the biggest impact on my life, I have learned time management, responsibility, public speaking, and more through 4-H.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have gained will help me make decisions, be dependable, organized and help me get to my dream career.”

“4-H inspires me to strive to gain as much as possible in life.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Karina Feng

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law 4-H Alumni Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

In her nine-year 4-H Career, Karina Feng founded the Adult Clothing Protector Service Project and taught workshops for organizations including the HUGS Project, Little Dresses for Africa, and Operation Gratitude. She has reached over 20,000 people with her community activities and hopes to help others develop leadership skills.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H’s emphasis on giving back to the community has had a huge impact on my life by making me realize that living a life dedicated to service is the best way to help others.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I have learned many skills in 4-H, but the most impactful skill I have gained is public speaking. It has enabled me to stand up for what is right and to represent others.”

“4-H inspires me to help others reach their goals and never give up.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Madison Stephens

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law 4-H Alumni Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

Throughout her 4-H career, Madison Stephens has taken on many different leadership roles and held offices on the club, county, district and state levels. She also served as State 4-H president and State 4-H secretary. As chairman of the State Service Committee, she helped raise $22,765 for Oklahoma Children’s Hospital.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H has taken me to unexpected places and experiences in leadership, citizenship, public speaking and performing that no other youth organization could do.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will use my public speaking skills and my leadership skills throughout my life.”

“4-H inspires me to be proactive and work hard.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Emily Taylor

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law 4-H Alumni Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

During her nine-year 4-H career, Emily Taylor participated in 204 community service projects, has made 203 presentations and completed over 140 county fair entries.

One of her favorite activities was called Kases for Kids where she donated handmade pillowcases filled with personal hygiene items for the Ada Area Youth Shelter.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “I have stuttered since I was 7 years old, so the 4-H public speaking project has had the most influence on my life. 4-H has given me the confidence to be successful.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The organizational skills I have learned through 4-H will help me throughout my life. I have learned to schedule my time carefully and to prioritize my activities.”

“4-H inspires me to get out of my comfort zone and do what I am truly passionate about.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Audrey Ochsner

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law 4-H Alumni Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

Over the six years of her involvement in the program, Audrey Ochsner explored all 4-H had to offer — whether that be through learning goat showmanship or serving as a representative of Oklahoma on National 4-H Conference. It was in leadership, however that Audrey found her home, and through her collected project work she has reached over 10,000 people with the impact of 4-H.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H has played a large role in developing my passion for public speaking and leadership. I have learned what it means to truly communicate with others.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The characteristics I have gained through 4-H, such as hard work, perseverance, enthusiasm, and curiosity and will be vitally helpful to me.”

“4-H inspires me to have confidence in myself.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Serena Woodward

Scholarship Winner

Rule of Law 4-H Alumni Scholarship Donor:

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund

Throughout Serena’s 10-year 4-H career, she has participated in several community and leadership activities. During her term as a National 4-H spokesperson, she was able to visit different states and talk with those who specialized in production agriculture. Her favorite memory was making a witch sock puppet her first year as a 4-H’er and placing with it at the Tulsa State Fair.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The aspect that has influenced my life greatly is that 4-H feels more like a family than an after-school activity. Your 4-H family will always be there to lift your spirits.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Through scheduling workshops, attending classes, and entering various contests, 4-H has taught me about time management and work ethic.”

“4-H inspires me to reach for the stars and never let go of my dream.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Raphael Wall

Scholarship Winner

Tracey Cox Memorial Scholarship Donor:

Tracey Cox Memorial

During his nine-year 4-H career, Raphael Wall has prepared, organized, taught, led, and participated in community service in 420 activities, reaching over 80,000 youth and adults and investing over 15,000 hours. One of his favorite activities was being with children at the children’s hospital where he organized games and he served as a waiter for their dinner.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H has taught me about the importance of citizenship and how helping others has a big impact on the community and everyone around me.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Public speaking skills are an asset I have gotten to practice thanks to 4-H, as well as citizenship and leadership skills.”

“4-H inspires me to be aware of the needs of others and to take action.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Erin Slagell

Scholarship Winner

Modelle Pattillo and Hugo Graumann Scholarship Donor:

Pattillo/Graumann Memorial

Over her 10-year 4-H career, Erin Slagell served as Southwest District reporter, State Council West District representative and as the State Executive Council reporter. She has taught over 100 workshops and presentations on a local, district, state, and national level. In 2020, she had the honor of being inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Through all my 4-H experiences, I have met lifelong friends who share common interests. I know I can always count on my 4-H friends to be supportive.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have learned in 4-H will help me as I venture into the world. I am equipped to handle leadership roles and I understand the importance of serving my community.”

“4-H inspires me to step out of my comfort zone and strive to reach goals that once seemed unattainable.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Nathan Ratcliff

Scholarship Winner

Modelle Pattillo and Hugo Graumann

Scholarship Donor:

Pattillo/Graumann Memorial

During his 10 years of 4-H, Nathan Ratcliff participated in over of 100 community service activities, serving almost 16,000 people. His main role of service was the donation of produce he raised in his garden to feed those who are less fortunate or elderly, with the donation of over 800 pounds of produce.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H has taught me how to be confident in myself which has helped me be a better leader, friend, and volunteer in college, which will help me in my career as well.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will always use the people skills I learned in 4-H to make new friends, listen well, and value others.”

“4-H inspires me to give generously, lead well, and encourage others.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Madison Deeds

Scholarship Winner

B.A. Pratt Memorial Scholarship Donor:

B.A. Pratt Memorial

During her 10-year 4-H career, Madison Deeds delivered speeches and presentations to over 5,000 people, along with reaching 28,000 people through her workshops.

In addition, by fulfiling her local, district, and county officer duties, she reached over 55,000 people through community service projects.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Performing arts, because it has given me the confidence to speak and sing in front of people with ease.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H provides youth with many life skills that you will use daily. Citizenship, leadership, and community service are essential qualities to go on being a successful adult.”

“4-H inspires me to be active and diverse.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Tori Booker

Scholarship Winner

B.A. Pratt Memorial Scholarship Donor:

B.A. Pratt Memorial

Tori Booker served as a 4-H member for 10 years. She participated in many community service projects; she is most proud of raising over $4,000 for the Change for Change service project. She has taught multiple workshops on the local, county, district, state, and national level. Her favorite workshop she conducted was the goal setting tree, and helping young adults find their passion as she found hers.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The civic engagement portion of 4-H has really grown me as an individual. I have spent countless hours on 4-H trips giving back to 4-H and learning about our nation.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H teaches you how to learn. Because I am a learner, I will be able to handle the challenges of college, my career, and daily trials.”

“4-H inspires me to get up and make a difference.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

D.J. Kurtenbach

Scholarship Winner

B.A. Pratt Memorial Scholarship Donor:

B.A. Pratt Memorial

During D.J. Kurtenbach’s 11-year 4-H career, he participated in 2,500 community service projects and conducted 500 workshops and classes that reached more than 100,800 youth and adults on a national level.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Being able to serve 4-H on a national level as a state officer. I was able to reach millions of people through a show drive and speaking engagements.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will thrive on community service and support 4-H in every community and become an active adult sponsor to promote and focus on leadership and public speaking as well.”

“4-H inspires me to give to those less fortunate than I am.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Madison Deeds

Scholarship Winner

Stowers Family Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Donor:

Stowers Family Endowment

During her 10-year 4-H career, Madison Deeds delivered speeches and presentations to over 5,000 people, along with reaching 28,000 people through her workshops.

In addition, by fulfiling her local, district, and county officer duties, she reached over 55,000 people through community service projects.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Performing arts, because it has given me the confidence to speak and sing in front of people with ease.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H provides youth with many life skills that you will use daily. Citizenship, leadership, and community service are essential qualities to go on being a successful adult.”

“4-H inspires me to be active and diverse.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Erin Slagell

Scholarship Winner

Oklahoma 4-H Ambassador Alumni Scholarship Donor:

Oklahoma 4-H Ambassador Alumni

Over her 10-year 4-H career, Erin Slagell served as Southwest District reporter, State Council West District representative and as the State Executive Council reporter. She has taught over 100 workshops and presentations on a local, district, state, and national level. In 2020, she had the honor of being inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Through all my 4-H experiences, I have met lifelong friends who share common interests. I know I can always count on my 4-H friends to be supportive.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have learned in 4-H will help me as I venture into the world. I am equipped to handle leadership roles and I understand the importance of serving my community.”

“4-H inspires me to step out of my comfort zone and strive to reach goals that once seemed unattainable.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Conrad Moffat

Scholarship Winner

Marjorie Moesel Scholarship Donor:

Marjorie Moesel Endowment

Conrad Moffat demonstrates what it means to be a servant leader. Through his agriculture project work, Conrad secured a plot of land to establish a community garden. Conrad manages all aspects of the garden, including designing the garden plot, building the planter boxes and planting produce. All produce grown is donated to community members in need.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Getting to meet other people across the state with similar interests.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The people skills of meeting and interviewing will be used always. Also, the skills of researching for speeches and exhibits will be useful.”

“4-H inspires me to never give up!”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Audrey Ochsner

Scholarship Winner

Lindsay and Lindsey Sherrer Scholarship Donors:

Lindsay and Lindsey Sherrer

Over the six years of her involvement in the program, Audrey Ochsner explored all 4-H had to offer — whether that be through learning goat showmanship or serving as a representative of Oklahoma on National 4-H Conference. It was in leadership, however that Audrey found her home, and through her collected project work she has reached over 10,000 with the impact of 4-H.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “4-H has played a large role in developing my passion for public speaking and leadership. I have learned what it means to truly communicate with others.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The characteristics I have gained through 4-H, such as hard work, perseverance, enthusiasm, and curiosity and will be vitally helpful to me.”

“4-H inspires me to have confidence in myself.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Bailey White

Scholarship Winner

Nobro Farms Scholarship Donor:

Nobro Farms

After nine years in 4-H, Bailey White has spent almost 100 hours helping people around her community. She has also been a part of the 4-H Key Club and her county’s leadership team and officer team. She has led countless workshops and been part of many 4-H events. Without the experience she has had in 4-H, she wouldn’t have made as many connections, friendships, or gained the skills she has obtained.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The community service aspect of 4-H has had the biggest influence on my life. I love how dedicated 4-H is to helping people.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have learned as a 4-H member have taught me to be a leader. 4-H is the organization that taught me it is okay to mess up sometimes.”

“4-H inspires me to never give up on my goals.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Jared Stone

Scholarship Winner

Jakie Jones Scholarship Donor:

Jakie Jones Endowment

In his nine-year 4-H career, Jared Stone has spent over 600 hours serving others and has reached over 9,500 youth and adults through 80 workshops and presentations.

His favorite citizenship activity was loaning his steer and heifer to Agtropolis at the Oklahoma State Fair.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Gaining so many life skills through 4-H has had the biggest impact on my life, I have learned time management, responsibility, public speaking, and more through 4-H.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have gained will help me make decisions, be dependable, organized and help me get to my dream career.”

“4-H inspires me to strive to gain as much as possible in life.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Morgan Meyer

Scholarship Winner

Barnes Family Scholarship Donor:

Barnes Family

During his 10 years in 4-H, Morgan Meyer has participated in livestock and horse shows as well as shooting sports and crop contests. He has been fortunate to attend numerous county, district, state and national leadership conferences. His favorite activity is showing cattle.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The leadership opportunities have helped me become more comfortable in front of others.“

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “My experiences have taught me how to organize and prepare ahead of time.”

“4-H inspires me to take advantage of every opportunity.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Lilyana Sestak

Scholarship Winner

Retta Miller Endowment Scholarship Donor:

Retta Miller Endowment

During her nine-year career in 4-H, Lilyana Sestak reached 1,642,467 youth in leadership and 288,808 in citizenship. Her favorite activity was mentoring the youth of today to ensure a better tomorrow. Lilyana plans to expand her reach using her own community service project called Food for Families.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Valuable skills, combined with the humility, learning capability, and kindness of 4-H members influences us to reach higher and dream bigger than ever before.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The social, professional, and community driven skills attained will be the start of success in any portion of life, whether it be education, occupation, or familial.”

“4-H inspires me to reach for success and always be hungry for more.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Will Martin

Scholarship Winner

R.D. Farmer Scholarship Donor:

R.D. Farmer Endowment During his 12-year 4-H career, Will Martin participated in over 600 hours of community service projects. His favorite activity was delivering furniture to families who had moved from homelessness to housing.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The public speaking skills that I have refined due to my years in 4-H have been most important to my life.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “Public speaking will be useful for college and my future career.”

“4-H inspires me to think of others and make my community a better place.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

D.J. Kurtenbach

Scholarship Winner

Stowers Natural Resources Scholarship Donor:

Stowers Family Endowment

During D.J. Kurtenbach’s 11-year 4-H career, D.J. Kurtenbach participated in 2,500 community service projects and conducted 500 workshops and classes that reached more than 100,800 youth and adults on a national level.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Being able to serve 4-H on a national level as a state officer. I was able to reach millions of people through a show drive and speaking engagements.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I will thrive on community service and support 4-H in every community and become an active adult sponsor to promote and focus on leadership and public speaking as well.”

“4-H inspires me to give to those less fortunate than I am.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Brandy DeVous

Scholarship Winner

Shaw Family Scholarship Donor:

Shaw Family Endowment

During her nine-year 4-H career, Brandy DeVous demonstrated what it meant to be a servant leader. She impacted more than 21,500 individuals through her community service work. One of her most meaningful service projects was baking bread and making sandwiches for the homeless population in her community.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Community service in 4-H had the biggest impact on me because it taught me the true value of others and myself. The ability to give back to others is what gives us value.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “My social, leadership and citizenship skills I have learned will forever have an impact on my life. These skills have made me the person I am today.”

“4-H inspires me to use every skill I learned in the program to achieve my future goals and dreams.

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Emily Ward

Scholarship Winner

Shaw Family Scholarship Donor:

Shaw Family Endowment

During her nine-year 4-H career, Emily Ward became a leader at the local, county, state, and national levels. She attended summits at the National 4-H Center in the areas of STEM and Healthy Living. She served as a State 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador, and she was named to the National 4-H Healthy Living Design Team. She also served as a State 4-H Ambassador and as Mayes County president.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The opportunity to make new friends and collaborate with youth across the state of Oklahoma and across the United States has had the biggest influence on my life.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has provided me with many soft skills, such as collaborating with others, serving others and speaking in public. These will be transferrable to my future career.”

“4-H inspires me to be a leader and to always strive to make the best better.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Kyleigh Merrick

Scholarship Winner

Shaw Family Scholarship Donor:

Shaw Family Endowment During her nine-year 4-H career, Kyleigh Merrick has participated in over 100 community service projects and has conducted approximately 25 workshops and classes, reaching approximately 2,000 people. Her favorite 4-H activity was teaching yoga to kids at the YMCA.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The biggest influence 4-H has brought upon my life is the people. These people encourage me, always lend a helping hand, and inspire me.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The skills I have learned as a 4-H member are being used in my life everyday by how I have learned to give speeches, be a leader, and encourage others.”

“4-H inspires me to be the best I can be everyday and help others achieve their best.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Emily Ward

Scholarship Winner

Edmonson Ambassador Scholarship Donor:

Edmonson Ambassador Endowment During her nine-year 4-H career, Emily Ward became a leader at the local, county, state, and national levels. She attended summits at the National 4-H Center in the areas of STEM and Healthy Living. She served as a State 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador, and she was named to the National 4-H Healthy Living Design Team. She also served as a State 4-H Ambassador and as Mayes County President.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The opportunity to make new friends and collaborate with youth across the State of Oklahoma and across the United States has had the biggest influence on my life.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “4-H has provided me with many soft skills, such as collaborating with others, serving others and speaking in public. These will be transferrable to my future career.”

“4-H inspires me to be a leader and to always strive to make the best better.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Ratchel Mitchel

Scholarship Winner

Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame Scholarship Donor:

Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma

During Rachel Mitchel’s nine years in 4-H, she has assisted in increasing her county’s participation. She held both state and district officer positions. One of her favorite memories made in 4-H is being a special Clover Buddy and Special Clovers Camp.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “The biggest aspect of 4-H that has made an impact on my life would be getting to meet so many different people from across the country.“

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “I have learned how to be true to myself while respecting other people’s differences, give back to my community and be a leader. These will help me in all aspects of life.”

“4-H inspires me to be the best version of me that I can be.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Lilyana Sestak

Scholarship Winner

Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame Scholarship Donor:

Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma

During her nine-year career in 4-H, Lilyana Sestak reached 1,642,467 youth in leadership and 288,808 in citizenship. Her favorite activity was mentoring the youth of today to ensure a better tomorrow. Lilyana plans to expand her reach using her own community service project called Food for Families.

WHAT ASPECT OF 4-H HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? “Valuable skills, combined with the humility, learning capability, and kindness of 4-H members influences us to reach higher and dream bigger than ever before.”

HOW WILL THE SKILLS YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A 4-H MEMBER BE USED THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE? “The social, professional, and community driven skills attained will be the start of success in any portion of life, whether it be education, occupation, or familial.”

“4-H inspires me to reach for success and always be hungry for more.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Madison Nickels

First Place

2021 Scholar Essay Contest Scholarship Donors:

Dr. Ron and Linda Scholar

How can Oklahoma 4-H Change a Community?

“4-H gives everyone something different; whether it be public speaking skills you didn’t have or record-keeping skills which we all need to complete record books. It is because of 4-H that I can write a proper thank-you note, know how to give a proper handshake, and can interview for anything with confidence. 4-H has definitely taught me some valuable life skills. Organization and time management are just a few life skills that help me and other members become successful community members which helps change a community for the better.”

“Without the opportunities given to me through the 4-H program, I may have never discovered my love for teaching others. I cannot thank Oklahoma 4-H enough for all these amazing opportunities!”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Keona Mason

Second Place

2021 Scholar Essay Contest Scholarship Donors:

Dr. Ron and Linda Scholar

How can Oklahoma 4-H Change a Community?

“Oklahoma 4-H can have one of the greatest impacts on a community no matter the size, region, or background. 4-H members that have grown in this organization have been raised with a better understanding of community involvement, healthy living habits, how to get a job, and how to bring more inclusivity to Oklahoma. I am proud to be a part of Oklahoma 4-H, and I am more than excited to see more young people engage and grow in this organization.”

“As a nine-year 4-H member, I have learned skills and the importance of treating others with respect. The members that join this organization are helping to welcome new members, volunteers and educators with open arms.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.

Karman Newman

Third Place

2021 Scholar Essay Contest Scholarship Donors:

Dr. Ron and Linda Scholar

How can Oklahoma 4-H Change a Community?

“Oklahoma 4-H has a huge, positive impact on communities across the state and Oklahoma as a whole. Former 4-H members have shared with me that they would not possess the interview skills, leadership qualities, and be the productive citizens they are today without being a 4-H member. Past, present, and future 4-H members will continue to ‘Make the Best Better’ across Oklahoma.”

“My 4-H project experiences have grown into more than I could ever imagine. I met my best friend, competed in numerous contests, and learned so many life skills that help me every day.”

When you support the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, you support opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of leaders.