List of 4-H alumni

4-H alumni have participated in many fields. One out of every seven adults in the U.S. is a former 4-H member. Participation in 4-H events and activities, the value of projects completed, and the challenges and responsibilities experienced in 4-H have contributed to the personal and leadership development of 4-H alumni. A majority of alumni feel that 4-H experiences have also significantly contributed to their success in the workforce and that the knowledge and skills gained through 4-H continue to benefit them in their adult lives.[2]

Many notable politicians, entertainers, athletes, business individuals, and educators got their first start in 4-H.

Political figures

Notable alumni include U.S. President Jimmy Carter,[3] and U.S. Vice Presidents Al Gore[3][4][5][6] and Walter Mondale.[3][6][7]

Current and former U.S. Senators
Current and former U.S. Governors
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Hawai'i
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Michigan
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Mary Fallin[7]
North Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Current and former members of Congress include

Former Puerto Rico Senator Miguel Deynes Soto.[5]

Cabinet officials
First Ladies
Native Americans

Academics

Arts and literature

Business and industry

Entertainment and media

Military

Music

Sciences and technology

4-H alumni include the astronauts:

Sports

References

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  2. ^ Radhakrishna, Rama B.; Sinasky, Megan (December 2005). "4-H Experiences Contributing to Leadership and Personal Development of 4-H Alumni". The Journal of Extension. 43 (6). Retrieved March 28, 2012.
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  10. ^ Schwartz, Faith (April 24, 2018). "Navajo Nation Attorney General Receives 4-H Luminary Award". University of Arizona. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  11. ^ DUNE Author Frank Herbert on Environmentalism. He Said This in the 70's!, retrieved October 10, 2021
  12. ^ "Interview with William Mensch". Stanford University. October 9, 1995. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  13. ^ a b c "Famous 4-H Alumni Join National Leaders to Celebrate Youth Impact, Emphasize STEM at 4-H Legacy Awards in D.C." PR Newswire. April 4, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  14. ^ a b c "Alumni Stories". 4-H. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  15. ^ Shelton, Hugh; Levinson, Ronald; McConnell, Malcolm (2010). Without Hesitation: The Odyssey of an American Warrior. New York: St. Martin's Press. pp. 9–10. ISBN 978-0-3125-9905-8. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
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