June 30, 2021
As many of you have heard by now, Dr. Pam Ardern has recently retired from Clemson Cooperative Extension, where she served as the State 4-H Director. She has been the face of South Carolina 4-H for over 15 years and has dedicated her 36-year career to “Making the Best, Better.” Dr. Ardern grew up on […]
March 30, 2021
Dr. William “Bill” Clinkscales July 5, 1943 – November 3, 2012 Born in Abbeville, SC to a farm family, Dr. William “Bill” Clinkscales began what became a lifelong commitment to agriculture. Those who knew him lovingly referred to as “Clink” and he was known for being down to earth. His career with Clemson Extension started […]
November 24, 2020
John W. “Bill” Riser A Lifetime Of Service To Others January 4,1934 – August 17, 2020 The late Bill Riser was a big man in both works and stature. He was born and raised in Bowman, South Carolina. He attended Clemson University on a basketball scholarship where he was a starter as a Junior and […]
August 14, 2020
John W. Parris Spartanburg County 4-H alumnus John W. Parris was born May 30, 1936 and grew up on a small farm in upper Spartanburg County, South Carolina. In the 5th grade, 1947, he attended his first 4-H Club meeting at New Prospect School and decided to become a member. He eventually served as president of the New […]
