Pennsylvania 4-H Week proclamation

The new president of the Pennsylvania State 4-H Council described how 4-H built her public speaking, networking, and career-readiness skills; she's headed to Penn State for animal science.

A ninth-grader and beef club treasurer said 4-H taught him public speaking, respect, and how to learn from failure; he hopes to become a large-animal vet.

A four-year 4-H member credited mentors and the program's record books with teaching him to track progress, spending, and income.