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| TOP (Left to Right): Joseph Papillion, Paul Richard, Brock Hebert, Pierce Laporte, Adam Guidry, Joe Costanza, Brandon Guidry, Matt Meche.2nd Row (Left to Right): Lisa Benoit (4-H Agent), Alison Muller (4-H Agent), Natalie Lacombe, Sharon Hebert (4-H Leader), Taylor Young, Arianne Hertzock, Melissa Rideau, Jamie Lagrange.3rd Row (Left to Right): Kaycie Fontenot, Katie Johnston, Danielle Lejeune, Brooke Prather, Gabe Stelly, Courtney Stelly, James Prather, Amanda Foret. |
The 2008 4-H University was held at LSU Baton Rouge the week of June 17th-20th. Youth were able to interview for state boards, compete in contests to win trips and awards and participate in Clover College. Some of the contests were demonstrations, public speaking, personal development and livestock judging. Four-H'ers were also able to take part in educational activities and Louisiana 4-H Centennial Celebrations planned during the week.
Four-H’ers that interviewed and were accepted onto Louisiana 4-H Boards from St. Landry Parish are: Gabe Stelly, Opelousas Catholic - Louisiana 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology Board and Jamie Lagrange, Beau Chene - Louisiana 4-H Fashion Board.
Contest placings from St. Landry Parish include:
4-H Has Talent
Arianne Hertzock, Opelousas High – Blue Ribbon Winner
ATV
James Prather, St. Ignatius – Blue Ribbon Winner
Diesel Equipment and Operations
Joe Costanza, MAL – Blue Ribbon Winner
Fashion Revue Special Occasion
Natalie LaCombe, Opelousas High – Blue Ribbon Winner
Livestock Judging
Brooke Prather, MAL – State Alternate Individual Winner
Courtney Stelly, Beau Chene and Gabe Stelly, Opelousas Catholic – Blue Ribbon Individual Winners
Brooke Prather, MAL; Courtney Stelly, Beau Chene; and Gabe Stelly, Opelouas Catholic – State Winners
Small Engine Demonstration
Brock Hebert, MAL – State Winner
Solutions Unlimited
Adam Guidry, Arnaudville; Brandon Guidry, Beau Chene; and Matt Meche, Beau Chene - Blue Ribbon Winners
Other St. Landry Parish 4-H University participants: Beau Chene – Jamie Lagrange, Pierce Laporte, Melissa Rideau; Eunice High – Danielle LeJeune; Eunice Jr. High – Kaycie Fontenot; Lawtell – Joseph Papillion; Leonville – Katie Johnston; Northwest High – Paul Richard; Opelousas High – Amanda Foret; St. Edmund High – Taylor Young.