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West Virginia trailblazer marks another milestone with celebration of 100th birthday

As the nation’s first female state 4-H leader, a position she held at WVU Extension Service until her retirement in 1978, it was Fizer who broke glass ceilings and paved the way for future generations of women to take on leadership roles around the country.

On Saturday (March 6), the Morgantown resident and native of Culloden, West Virginia, will mark yet another milestone by celebrating her 100th birthday. In honor of this special occasion and to recognize her outstanding contributions to West Virginia, she has been named a Distinguished Mountaineer by Governor Jim Justice. 

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