Louisiana 4-H members have the opportunity to compete for best in the state in more than 40 events ranging from plant identification, photography and computer simulation to speech making and fashion design, according to Brooke LaFargue, associate extension agent. She said 4-H University gives students the opportunity to meet 4-H members from throughout the state and compete for trips and prizes through a variety of project-area contests.
4-H University was very different this year, according to LaFargue. “Normally we travel to the LSU campus to compete. However, due to COVID-19 contests were done virtually. We are very proud of our members that participated!”
They were:
•Delicia Hamilton (Kinder High 4-H) participated as a fashion board member.
•Vernon Janice (Oakdale High 4-H) applied for Citizenship Board.
•Bradyn Bushnell (Oakdale High 4-H) applied for the Shooting Sports Ambassador Board and got a Blue Ribbon in Automotive.
•Joyce Bushnell (Oakdale High 4-H) and Khloie Pitre (Fairview High 4-H) participated in the Photography Contest.
•Isabella Wade (Kinder High 4-H) and Kallie Pitre (Fairview High 4-H) participated in Talent. Pitre received a Blue Ribbon.
•Brylee Manuel (Kinder High 4-H) and Zoe Scott (Fairview High 4-H) participated in Consumer Decision making. Scott received second place.
•Andie Markway (Kinder Middle 4-H) participated in Public Speaking receiving a Blue Ribbon.
“Our 4-H Members are amazing! Even though we are distancing ourselves, 4-H Agents across the state are working to find ways to provide education and activities for your 4-H members,” LaFargue said.
If you have questions or would like to be come a volunteer for Allen Parish 4-H, please contact LaFargue at blafargue@agcenter.lsu.edu.
