Cover Photo Caption: From left, Evinn Pedroncelli, Allison Westfall, Savannah Tuss, Macy King, RaeAnna Gallegos and Abigail McSween, all 4-H members in Bernalillo County. (Photo by Sam Wasson)
Since joining 4-H in 2015, Savannah Tuss has tried her hand at many different activities, including photography, baking, raising animals and competing in shooting sports, all with much success. 4-H has also helped the Albuquerque teen become more comfortable at public speaking and taking on leadership roles.
“It’s just become part of who I am,” said Tuss, now an New Mexico State University Global Campus student. “4-H introduced me to new people and new things that I never would have come across if I hadn’t joined.”
As the largest youth development organization in America, 4-H empowers nearly 6 million kids and teens through hands-on projects that teach life skills. In New Mexico, more than 40,000 youth from all 33 counties engage in 4-H activities offered through NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service.…