Category Archives: 4-H
Deford Dazzlers take 10th place at rocket national finals, earn right to take part in NASA student launch
In a past Spotlight, I told you about the Deford Dazzlers 4-H Rocket Team, the Tuscola County 4-H’ers who scored well enough in the Team America Rocketry Challenge to take part in the national finals May 11-12 in Virginia. I’m … Continue reading
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4-H Youth Conservation Council impresses Senate committees with environmental research
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension is helping educate and guide the next generation of leaders, and groups like the Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council (M4-HYCC) are leading the way. Members of this group recently had the honor of speaking in … Continue reading
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It really is rocket science for Tuscola County 4-H club
The Deford Dazzlers 4-H Rocket Team members proved to be true rocket scientists. On Feb. 28, this 4-H club from the Tuscola County town of Deford competed against nearly 700 teams from across the U.S. in the Team America Rocketry … Continue reading
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National 4-H Council honors Nate Seese with Youth in Action Award
Imagine a 15-year old youth who gets called out to New York City to receive a national award for doing what came pretty naturally to him. Then imagine being that youth on the stage with other honorees, including a famous … Continue reading
4-H’ers go on to shine as collegiates in national rifle competition, help others
Here’s another great example of 4-H’ers taking the skills that they’ve learned and putting them to use as they get older and leave the ranks as 4-H club members, not only to win awards but also to help others. On … Continue reading
4-H Exploration Days influences future lives of attendees
In just a few months, more than 2,000 young people will experience campus life for a few days when 4-H Exploration Days takes place June 20–22. But they won’t just be having fun although you can be assured fun will … Continue reading
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Former 4-H’er uses values and skills learned in 4-H to succeed in business, give back
Michigan State University Extension 4-H educators and 4-H volunteer club leaders often see the results of their efforts immediately as they work with kids. They see club members growing into responsible and caring youth, often putting their skills to work … Continue reading
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4-H Tech Wizards mentee shares her positive experience in Mentoring Day speech
Gov. Rick Snyder declared January as Michigan Mentoring Month. Michigan’s mentors work alongside youth, helping them to reach their full potential and realize their personal worth. In Michigan State University Extension, 4-H Youth Mentoring matches caring individuals with young people … Continue reading
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Mark the date for 4-H Science Day With the Lugnuts
What’s more American than baseball and hot dogs? How about baseball, hot dogs and 4-H? Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development in partnership with the Lansing Lugnuts will present 4-H Science Day at the Lugnuts July 15. The game … Continue reading
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4-H members learn valuable life skills while learning to quilt
Three members of the Friends and Stitches 4-H Club in Chippewa County learned essential life skills while each created an original baby quilt. Under the guidance of Sherry Duesing, 4-H club leader, Missy Buhro, Kaitlin Goetz and Rachel Yanni practiced … Continue reading
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