Youth Connections
Ken Duft was the motivational speaker for Youth Camp 2005. He gave a poignant account of his difficult childhood and how he overcame many challenges to get to the successful and rewarding life he has today. Ken is a Washington State University professor and extension economist and also an accomplished rider and horse show judge. He and his horse “Bob” are well known to the Palouse show community, where Ken makes an effort to mentor youth riders whenever he has opportunity.Following is a motivational letter written by camper K.T. McMurray (11), persuading her school principal to invite Ken to speak at Lincoln Middle School.