
Doris E. Stuever
Stuever studied in the Department of Home Economics at Michigan State College. Doris put her academic success to work as a substitute teacher. Lynn Island
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Stuever studied in the Department of Home Economics at Michigan State College. Doris put her academic success to work as a substitute teacher. Lynn Island

While receiving her bachelors degree in elementary education in 1957 and her masters in special education from Michigan State University, Mary Lou Tanton

Washtenaw County 4-H’er Nancy Thelen is an MSU graduate with a bachelor’s in home economic education. She began her career as home economics

Over the past 25 years, Clinton County 4-H”er Steven Thelen has volunteered on three fair boards serving as treasurer and chairing several committees. In

Jane L. Thocher’s life has been dedicated to education and to providing youth the opportunity to be the best that they can be. She retired from

Schawna Thoma is vice president of Northern Compass Group, a business consulting firm she helped found in 2015. The firm provides problem solving, strategic

Melvin Thompson is a consultant for youth development and youth training programs for Horizons International. Previously, he was director of 4-H international

Linda Thompson is the founder and president of Helping Hands at Home and Services for Special People which provides home care and personal services for the

John A. Tomke joined Dow Chemical Company in 1969 as a chemical engineer. He retired as as vice president of global operations for Dow AgroSciences in 2004. A

Susan Safford Traubenkraut has shared her study and passion of historical clothing, regional and ethnic cooking and heritage crafts and traditions with many
It takes confidence and courage to try new things and I am thankful to 4-H for providing that opportunity for me.
— Ethan McLaughlin, Monroe County

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Outstanding Michigan 4-H alumni, volunteers, youth, staff and partners were recognized Sept. 21 during the 2024 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration in East Lansing. Awards presented at the event, which was hosted by Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation, are among some of Michigan 4-H’s highest honors for adults.