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4-H University Photos - 2006

This collection of photos shows some of the activities offered when hundreds of young people from across the state gathered June 20-23 in Baton Rouge for the 2006 version of Louisiana 4-H University. Students from all 64 parishes of Louisiana participated in the contests, educational programs, campus tours and other activities that were part of the events.

4-H'ers tour LSU Tiger athletic facilities
Ronnie Haliburton, LSU director of athletic facilities, gives 4-H’ers an insider’s tour of Tiger Stadium during 4-H University June 21.

Participating in Cholesterol Run designed to teach importance of exercise
4-H’ers try not to be tagged in the Cholesterol Run that was part of a Shaping Up exercise program during 4-H University June 22.

4-H'er firing shotgun on skeet course
Aaron Bacala of Ascension Parish fires a shotgun on the skeet course under the supervision of 4-H instructor Malcolm Anderson of Natchitoches during the Outdoor Skills program at 4-H University June 21.

Group anticipating results
4-H'ers and leaders anticipate results and watch for winners as contest results were announced at 4-H University June 22.

State 4-H president speaking
Louisiana 4-H President Joe Coussan from Lafayette Parish addresses those gathered for 4-H University.
Showing off "trophy" fish
William Wendt from LIvingston Parish shows off his trophy catch in the Outdoor Skills program at 4-H University June 21.

4-H'ers getting autographs from LSU athletes
4-H’ers line up for autographs of LSU athletes following the evening assembly June 21 during 4-H University.

Keynote speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby
Keynote speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby told 4-H’ers at the June 21 evening assembly to adopt the wisdom of their parents to make an impact in life, not just an impression.

4-H Fashion Review group photo
Participants in 4-H Fashion Review are judged on their ability to design and make garments, but they also "strike a pose" and show them off for other 4-H University participants.

Group at assembly with campaign signs
Louisiana 4-H officers are elected each year during 4-H University, and campaigning, with some help from friends, is a serious part of the process.

Posted on: 6/26/2006 12:54:53 PM

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