Back Row (L to R): Collin Ganson, Melville; Lance Richard, Opelousas High; Davante’ Broussard, Plaisance Elem.Front Row (L to R): Arianne Hertzock, Opelousas High; Laura Melancon, Grand Prairie; Madeline Hansen, Opelousas Catholic; Holly Guilbeau, Port Barre High; Stacey Knott, Arnaudville.

St. Landry Parish 4-H club members had the opportunity to practice the life skill of being interviewed for a job on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, during the 4-H Job Interview Contest held at the Extension Office. Each 4-H'er was individually interviewed and rated according to personal appearance, poise, selection of attire, response to interview questions and personal resume by judges in each category.

Four-H activities such as this afford the youngsters the development of self-confidence while participating in a pretend job interview without the pressures of real job seeking. Each contestant received a blue, red or white ribbon award. The overall winner in each category was awarded a bronze medal award.

Judges for the competition were Vince Deshotel, Keith Normand, Gloria Aymond, Gloria Nye, Nicole Mouch, Edna Lastrapes and Gerald Roberts. Coordinating this event were 4-H agents, Lisa Benoit and Alison Muller.

Overall winners are listed below:

BOYS GRADES 4-6:
Davantae’ Broussard, Plaisance Elem

BOYS GRADES 7-8:
Collin Ganson, Melville Elem

BOYS GRADES 9-12:
Lance Richard, Opelousas High

GIRLS GRADE 4:
Madeline Hansen, Opelousas Catholic

GIRLS GRADE 5:
Laura Melancon, Grand Prairie Elem

GIRLS GRADE 6:
Stacey Knott, Arnaudville Elem

GIRLS GRADE 7-8:
Holly Guilbeau, Port Barre High

GIRLS GRADES 9-12:
Arianne Hertzock, Opelousas High