10/21/2026
During the month of October, we are highlighting some of our Rogers County Alumni Members.
✨Meet Kayla Stephenson✨
🍀Years in 4-H: 6 Years
🎯Project Area: Shooting Sports, Fashion & Fabrics, Food & Nutrition, Small Animal, Leadership, and Citizenship
💻Current Profession: Admin Associate for OSU Extension
💚How 4-H impacted Kayla:
"4-H has impacted so many aspects of my life and played a huge role in shaping who I am today. When I first joined, I was the quiet kid who sat in the back of the room and barely talked to anyone. I was much more comfortable staying by my parents’ side than putting myself out there. As I became more involved, I slowly came out of my shell. I went from sitting in the back to sitting in the front, talking to new people, taking on leadership roles, and even running for club offices. Now, I can confidently walk into a room and talk to someone I’ve never met.
One of the things I love most about 4-H is that there is a place for everyone. During my time as an active member, I showed rabbits, participated in shooting sports, competed in Fashion Revue, held several club offices, served as a county ambassador for three years, and spent countless hours working on my record book. These experiences taught me responsibility, communication, organization, leadership, and the importance of following through on my commitments.
Those who know my dad may have heard him jokingly say, “It’s Kayla’s fault we got involved.” While he says it jokingly, getting involved in 4-H truly was one of the best decisions my parents could have made for us. 4-H gave me opportunities I may not have had otherwise and helped prepare me for my future. Through job readiness competitions, speeches, leadership interviews, and working with people different from me, I became more confident and prepared for the real world. The skills I gained continue to benefit me personally and professionally.
I may have joined 4-H as the quiet kid who wanted to sit beside her parents, but I left as someone confident enough to stand in front of a room, take on leadership roles, meet new people, and speak up for herself. That transformation is something I will always be grateful for. 4-H wasn’t just an organization I participated in growing up, it became a part of who I am"