A high school senior with an active interest in learning more about government used the skills she learned in 4-H to land a job on Capitol Hill and an Honors College spot at West Virginia University.
Jamie Yoder of Braxton County said WVU Extension Service’s 4-H taught her important lessons like communication skills and self-awareness.
Quotes and comments:
“Regardless of your gender, a disability or a setback, they include you. 4-H allows you to show who you can be without peer pressure and without the stigmas. They allow you to show your true self without any negative feedback.”
“Honestly without 4-H I probably wouldn’t be as social as I am. I was a shy person when I joined 4-H, and now I’m a social butterfly. It’s just a wonderful opportunity to meet so many people.”
“It’s kind of always been WVU. They have a great program for me, and it’s my family’s home state. It’s all in all, the best option.” –Jamie Yoder, 4-H member and future Mountaineer
