East Carroll Parish 4-H Photos

Two teen girls and two women posing for a picture.

East Carroll Parish 4-H was represented at the EC Juvenile Justice Summit by a General Trass 4-H Club Leader and two GTHS Jr. Leaders. Pictured are Heavenlee, Mrs. Biaster George, Judge Laurie Brister - Division B, 6th Judicial District, and JaKayla. September 2024

A woman and three teen girls posing for a picture. One girl holding a sign that says East Carroll Parish Soaring to the Top with NE Louisiana 4-H Regional Leader Forum 2024.

Three 4-H'ers from General Trass High School represented the East Carroll Parish 4-H Sewing Club and instructed volunteers in a hands-on project, while providing opportunities for networking with regional youth through engaging educational sessions. September 2024

A teen girl helping a younger girl make something.

Working on a hands-on project at the NE Region Volunteer Leader Forum. September 2024

A group of teenagers holding a blanket.

NE Region Volunteer Leader Forum. September 2024

A group of kids posing for a picture. Two girls holding a sign that says East Carroll Parish Northeast Region 2024 Challenge Camp.

Challenge Camp - Campers flew drones, ziplined, had team building experiences, learned about Louisiana Wetlands, built shelters, swam, and participated in service projects. September 2024

Some boys making hamburger patties.

Challenge Camp - Day 1 - Prepping their own food for grilling. September 2024

A boy placing hamburger patties on a grill.

Challenge Camp - Day 1 - Grilling. September 2024

Some kids playing basketball in a pool.

Challenge Camp - Day 1 - Pool time. September 2024

Some kids standing in a circle each holding the end of a string with a tennis ball balanced on the center of the strings.

Challenge Camp Day 2 - Team building. September 2024

Some boys flying small drones in a gym.

Challenge Camp Day 2 - Learning about drones and how to fly them. September 2024

A group of kids posing by The War Veteran stone.

Challenge Camp Day 3 - NE Veterans' Home in Monroe. September 2024

Some boys helping an older gentleman play Bingo.

Challenge Camp Day 3 - Community service at NE Veterans' Home. September 2024

A group of kids at a table holding thumbs up paddles.

Southside 5th graders learned the 4 Bs of Pollination: Bees, Bats, Butterflies, and Birds and how important they are to our food supply. September 2024

Two kids working with pipe cleaner and beads.

These 5th graders are making "save the bees" bracelets. September 2024

A group of kids at a table working with pipe cleaner and beads.

Southside 4th graders learned about pollination and the vital role pollinators play in our food supply and sustainability. September 2024

Two girls showing their bead bracelets.

These 4th graders seem to really like the bracelets they made which will remind them of the importance of pollinators. September 2024

A woman standing by a table with two poster displays on it.

Ms. Lucas attended the 2024 LAE4-HYDP Convention where she presented two posters showcasing 4-H programs conducted in East Carroll Parish. August 2024

Louisiana Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals. A group of people holding certificates for 10 years of service.

Ms. Lucas was recognized for her 10 years of service with the LSU AgCenter. Congratulations! August 2024

A teen girl sitting a table with 4-H stuff on it in a library.

Ulaila Martin, president of the East Carroll Parish 4-H Junior Leader Club, represented 4-H at the East Carroll Parish Library during an event with the Children's Coalition. August 2024

A group of people in blue shirts and khaki pants posing for a picture.

Congratulations to Laila Lucas for being chosen to serve on the 4-H State Fashion Board. August 2024

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4-H and HYPE Teen Leadership Club held its annual kick-off meeting to plan a year of community service and leadership activities. The meeting was attended by more than 30 teens. August 2024

A large group of people sitting at round tables.

4-H/HYPE Teen Leader Kick-off. August 2024

A woman, a teen boy, and a teen girl each holding a 4-H Scholarship certificate.

Terry Douglas and Cadence Grey were honored with 4-H Scholarships at the 4-H/HYPE Leadership Kick-off meeting. August 2024

A teen girl and a woman holding a 4-H'er of the Year certificate.

Kayleigh Moore was honored as a 4-H'er of the Year at the 4-H/HYPE Teen Leadership Kick-off meeting. August 2024

A group of teenagers standing by a bounce house.

The Louisiana Soul Food and Heritage Festival was a huge success. Thanks to 4-H Junior Leaders who volunteered their time at the Kids' Zone. August 2024

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Junior leader volunteers at the Louisiana Soul Food Festival. August 2024

Four teenagers posing for a picture.

Junior leader volunteers at the Louisiana Soul Food Festival. August 2024

A woman and a man posing for a picture.

Morehouse 4-H Agent Denise Guyewski ran into one of East Carroll's former 4-H'ers, Clay Pierce, at the Louisiana 4-H goat trip to Auburn. It's nice to see Clay is continuing his livestock pursuits. Thanks for sharing, Denise! July 2024

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Outdoor Skills Workshop. LDWF Agents Logan Pippin and Ray Ellerbe taught boating safety and kayaking, LSU AgCenter 4-H Agents Betsy Crigler (Tensas) and Andrea Jinks (Madison) taught outdoor grilling, LSU AgCenter ANR Agent Tyler Garza taught fishing rod casting techniques, and the Lake Providence Fire Department assisted with water safety. 4-H Junior Leaders Kason Campbell, Laila Lucas, and Ulaila Martin volunteered. Thanks to all for a successful event. July 2024

A man talking to boys in life jackets standing by kayaks.

4-H'ers receiving instructions on kayaking. July 2024

A girl sitting in a kayak.

She looks very happy! July 2024

Four people kayaking in a lake.

These youth have got it going on. July 2024

A child posing with a fishing pole.

Learning how to cast. July 2024

Two boys looking at papers on a wooden table.

The 4-H'ers are developing a deep appreciation for our natural resources and the importance of preserving our wetlands. July 2024

Three women posing for a picture.

Betsy Crigler - Tensas 4-H agent, Lekeisha Lucas - East Carroll 4-H agent, and Andrea Jinks - Madison 4-H agent. July 2024

A girl emptying shrimp from a Ziploc bag onto aluminum foil.

The 4-H'ers prepared and cooked their own lunch. July 2024

A woman helping a boy pour charcoal into a grill.

Mrs. Crigler is teaching this 4-H'er how to prepare the grill. July 2024

Two girls standing by a sign that reads This Way to Louisiana Habitat.

4-H'ers enjoyed a fun-filled day at Alexandria Zoological Park. July 2024

A girl reading a Louisiana's Wetlands sign.

The youth discovered the importance of Louisiana wetlands. July 2024

A sign that reads Louisiana's beautiful landscape showcases impressive ecological diversity and gives information about bottomland hardwood forests, estuaries, Kisatchie National Forest, and wetlands.

Alexandria Zoological Park. July 2024

A woman holding a red snake while a girl touches it.

The action-packed tour was rounded off with an engaging educational session. July 2024

A woman holding a large empty turtle shell while a girl touches it.

That was a huge turtle! Alexandria Zoological Park July 2024

A woman talking to a group of people on a swamp board walk.

4-H'ers visited Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge where they delved into the fascinating world of Louisiana wetlands. July 2024

A boy looking at a swamp through a view finder.

4-H'ers explored the diverse ecosystem and encountered remarkable species like Giant Salvinia, Cypress trees/knees, American Water Lotus, and Water Hyacinth at Black Bayou Lake NWR. July 2024

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The youth also learned about and saw alligator weeds at Black Bayou Lake NWR. July 2024

A group of kids looking into swampy green water from a boardwalk.

Exploring the swamps at Black Bayou Lake NWR. July 2024

A group of kids looking at animal prints and other things on a table.

Learning about Louisiana wetlands at Black Bayou Lake NWR. July 2024

A young boy holding an albino snake.

4-H'ers were able to hold or touch an albino king snake at Black Bayou Lake NWR. July 2024

Two women holding an albino snake.

Even Ms. Lucas held the albino king snake at Black Bayou Lake NWR. July 2024

A woman and a boy holding a large snake.

This is a big one! A Louisiana Pine Snake at Black Bayou Lake NWR. July 2024

A group of girls posing for a photo.

Laila Lucas is a member of the Louisiana State 4-H Fashion Board. She attended the WeLead Conference in Baton Rouge. July 2024

A girl making something with short pieces of cloth.

What in the world is Laila making? July 2024

A small group of people in an indoor pool.

Thanks to a 2-year grant from the REI Cooperative Action Fund, East Carroll youth had the opportunity to take swimming lessons at Grambling State University. July 2024

A small group of girls in an indoor pool.

Looks like they are ready to race. July 2024

A lady and three boys in an indoor pool.

July 2024

A lady holding a boy up while he's floating on his stomach with his face in the water.

Good job! July 2024

A lady and three girls in an indoor pool.

This is how you do it. July 2024

Two boys hanging onto the side of a pool while kicking their feet.

Kick those feet! July 2024

A girl preparing to dive into an indoor pool while a man watches.

Here she goes! July 2024

A kid doing a cannonball into a pool while two people watch.

Cannonball! July 2024

A group of teenagers posing.

East Carroll 4-H ready for 4-H University! June 2024

Two girls posing for a picture.

Voting Delegates Da'Niyah Newell and R'Mya Gaskew. June 2024

A woman and a man posing for a picture.

Ms. Lucas and Nicholas Davis (Bossier 4-H member). June 2024

Three teenagers posing with a woman.

Olympic Gold Medalist Dee Dee Trotter opened 4-H U with an inspiring keynote address. June 2024

Three teenagers posing with a woman.

June 2024

Two girls and a woman taking a selfie.

June 2024

Two girls posing with a woman.

June 2024

A group of teenagers posing by a statue of a black tiger. 4-H University 2024, East Carroll Parish.

June 2024

A girl posing for a picture.

Laila Lucas ready to interview for the Louisiana State Fashion Board at 4-H University. June 2024

Two girls posing for a picture.

June 2024

A projector screen with a list of names on it.

Kason Campbell and Dylan Lyons won blue ribbons in the Tiger Tank Challenge. June 2024

Two boys posing for a picture.

Congratulations to Kason Campbell and Dylan Lyons for winning Blue Ribbons in the Tiger Tank Challenge. June 2024

A projector screen with a group of four girls on it.

Laila Lucas made it on the big screen! June 2024

A girl posing by a list of names.

Congratulations to Laila Lucas for being named to the Louisiana State Fashion Board for 2024-2025. June 2024

A girl and a boy seasoning meat.

4-H'ers learned the basics of grilling at the 4-H Grilling Workshop. June 2024

A man helping a boy flip a burger on a grill.

Thanks to the East Carroll's Men's Ministry for leading the Grilling Workshop and teaching the basics. June 2024

Two girls checking meat on a grill.

Checking the meat. June 2024

A group of children and adults outside. Some are grilling and some are tossing bean bags.

Grilling Workshop - June 2024

A group of children posing for a picture beside a school bus.

These boys and girls are ready for 4-H Summer Camp. May 2024

A man standing by a girl who is holding a compound bow.

Mr. Gene gives a lesson in archery. May 2024

Four kids posing for a picture in a swimming pool.

Everybody loves pool time! May 2024

Two boys building a makeshift teepee shelter.

Are you two building a shelter, maybe? May 2024

Eight kids standing beside each other, some holding letters that spell the word 'friend'.

It's guaranteed - you'll make at least one new friend at camp. May 2024

Three children with red life jackets on in a lake.

They can never get enough of swimming. May 2024

Four boys sitting on a concrete step.

Buddies! May 2024

Three smiling girls holding a piece of paper together.

Congratulations, Girls! Looks like you're going to the Louisiana State Fair for winning the Talent Contest. May 2024

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And, that's a wrap for East Carroll's 4-H Summer Camp. May 2024

A large group of people posing by the Lorraine Motel sign.

The Junior Leader end of year trip to Memphis, Tennessee, celebrated a year of service and leadership with cultural experiences, shopping, and more. May 2024

A large group of people posing in front of the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel wall.

13 Jr. Leaders visited the National Civil Rights Museum. May 2024

Two girls posing with a civil rights statue.

Civil Rights Museum. May 2024

A civil rights statue on a bus.

Civil Rights Museum. May 2024

A group of teenagers looking at a civil rights display.

Civil Rights Museum. May 2024

Three girls looking at a civil rights display.

Civil Rights Museum. 2024

A group of teens looking a civil rights display.

Civil Rights Museum. May 2024

Four girls standing on a balcony overlooking a city.

On the Sky High Ride Observation Deck overlooking downtown Memphis and the Mississippi River. May 2024

A girl playing a racing video game.

Just having a little extra fun! May 2024

Two girls standing by a cluster of green and white balloons.

Griffin Middle Academy 8th grade Junior Leaders' leadership skills are on fire. Their dedication to leading sessions, crafting balloon arches, capturing memories through photography, and handing out awards made Southside's 4-H Awards Day unforgettable. May 2024

A girl handing a card to a boy.

At Southside Elementary 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A group of girls standing by a cluster of green and white balloons.

GMA 8th grade Jr. Leaders at Southside 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

Two girls standing in front of two boys who are on the floor.

Southside Elementary 4-H Awards Day was a blast. The morning was filled with engaging educational sessions, challenges, poetry and awards. May 2024

A group of kids at a long table playing with Legos.

Southside Elementary 4-H Awards Day - Lego Challenge. May 2024

A boy holding a certificate.

Cedrion Carter - Dog Parts ID - Southside 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A girl holding a certificate.

Yalee Woods - Pig Parts ID - Southside 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A boy holding a certificate.

Javien Dudley - Bicycle Safety - Southside 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A girl holding a certificate.

Dawn Williams - Drawing Contest - Southside 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A boy holding a certificate.

Markus Bland - Dog Parts ID - Southside 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A girl holding a certificate.

Kaitlyn Robertson - Talent Contest: Poetry - Southside 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A group of kids holding certificates.

They are all winners! Southside 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A group of kids hitting balloons back and forth to each other.

Briarfield Academy's 4-H Awards Day delivered a wonderful experience. The combination of educational games, physical activity, and contests created a fun and engaging atmosphere. May 2024

A group of girls sitting on the floor eating a snack.

Taking a little break with a healthy snack of hummus and mini pretzels provided by SU Ag Center staff. May 2024

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BA 4th grade participants in 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

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BA 5th grade participants in 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

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BA 6th grade participants in 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A group of teenagers posing for a photo.

BA 11th grade volunteers who helped with 4-H Awards day. May 2024

A girl and a boy holding pictures that they drew.

Some of the winning drawings at BA's 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

Three girls holding their winning pictures.

Some of the winning drawings and photography at BA's 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

Three boys holding certificates.

There was a 3-way tie in the Bicycle Safety Contest. Way to go, Boys! May 2024

A girl holding an envelope and a certificate.

Chloe Sullivan won 1st Place in the Drawing Contest at BA's 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A girl with medals around her neck and holding a bag and certificates.

McCall Keifer won several things at 4-H Awards Day. For this instance, she won Best of Show in Photography. May 2024

A girl and a boy holding certificates.

Nadelynn Rainey and Jack Henry both placed in their contests at 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A boy with medals around his neck and holding a certificate.

Collin Smith placed in Goat Parts ID at 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

A girl with a medal around her neck and holding an envelope and a certificate.

Natalie Brown won 1st Place in Beef Parts ID at 4-H Awards Day. May 2024

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Southside Elementary 5th graders learned about healthy eating in a fun and exciting way by exploring the food groups and creating MyPlate bracelets. May 2024

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Making a MyPlate bracelet. May 2024

Two students holding tomato plants.

Mr. Hampton's 6th grade class at Griffin Middle Academy planted vegetable plants in their garden boxes. May 2024

A girl planting a tomato plant.

GMA 6th graders eagerly anticipate the growth of their garden. May 2024

Two girls playing with Legos.

Mrs. Sheila's 1st grade Cloverbud class at Briarfield Academy learned about simple machines in a thrilling way thanks to Rapunzel. April 2024

Two boys playing with Legos.

BA's 1st grade Cloverbuds even built their own simple machines using Legos. April 2024

A woman holding an egg is talking to a classroom of students.

Mr. Hampton's 6th grade class at Griffin Middle Academy is about to embark on an exciting journey to learn about embryology. Morehouse Parish 4-H Agent Denise Guyewski gave an in-depth overview of the project and set up the incubator. April 2024

An incubator full of eggs.

The baby chicks should hatch in just 21 days. April 2024

A group of students at a long table making something with various snack items.

Griffin Middle Academy gets creative for Earth Day by whipping up a delicious soil profile using edible ingredients. April 2024

A boy holding a snack cup with coconut and gummy worms on top.

A delicious snack for Earth Day. April 2024

Two boys building something with straws, paper, and lifesavers.

Briarfield Academy 4-H'ers unleashed their creativity and engineering skills to design, build, and race their own Puff Mobiles. April 2024

Two boys making something with paper.

These guys are building their Puff Mobile. April 2024

While lying on the floor, a girl and a boy are using straws to blow cars made out of paper, straws, and lifesavers across the floor.

The race is on! April 2024

Three girls each holding a library card.

A few Junior Leaders visited the East Carroll Parish Library and left with newfound knowledge of its fantastic programs for teens and with new library cards in hand. March 2024

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Two boys putting sticky notes on a white board.

Health Rocks! Griffin Middle Academy students received education on stress identification and management, and identified their support system. March 2024

Two boys at a desk looking at a blue target on paper.

GMA students - Health Rocks! - Stress identification and management. March 2024

Two boys using a ruler to measure one's wrist.

Mrs. Sheila's 1st grade Cloverbuds at Briarfield Academy conducted measuring exercises to compare standard units of measurement with rulers and Legos. March 2024

A boy building something with Legos.

A BA 1st grade Cloverbud used a ruler and Legos to create a structure. March 2024

A group of children in chairs looking at a woman reading a book to them.

4-H Agent Lekeisha Lucas reads There's No Place Like Space to Southside Elementary Cloverbuds. March 2024

Two girls and a boy looking at a solar system display on a school desk.

Southside Elementary Cloverbuds dive into the solar system adventure. March 2024

Children at school desks looking at a solar system display.

Southside Elementary Cloverbuds explore the solar system. March 2024

Several badge-shaped cards of appreciation and a thank you card.

Griffin Middle Academy 8th grade 4-H club recognized law enforcement officials from East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Department and the Lake Providence Police Department in honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. March 2024

Three girls cutting paper.

GMA 8th 4-H members preparing the Survival Kit for Law Enforcement cards to go in the gift baskets. March 2024

A group of kids at a table filled with opened bags of candy.

GMA 8th 4-H members preparing the specific candy for the Survival Kit for Law Enforcement gifts. March 2024

A female officer holding a gift basket.

East Carroll Parish DARE Office Samantha Grover. March 2024

A little boy holding a certificate of participation. A little boy holding a Lego helicopter.

Great job! Kayson Frasier won the 4-H Lego Challenge. March 2024

To boys at a desk looking at cards.

JAG students learned about opportunities in 4-H and the importance of the Civil Rights Movement. March 2024

Two girls playing 4-H Bingo.

JAG students learned about opportunities in 4-H and the importance of the Civil Rights Movement. March 2024

A group of kids standing in front of a lady who is standing in front of a white board.

Mrs. Tisha's class at Briarfield Academy learned incubating education - Embryology. March 2024

A woman holding an egg while talking to a group of kids.

Morehouse Parish 4-H Agent Denise Guyewski gave an overview of the Embryology project. March 2024

Two girls putting eggs in an incubator.

The students eagerly loaded the incubator. March 2024

An incubator full of eggs.

The chicks should hatch on or near March 26, 2024.

A woman, a man, and two girls standing by a black cow.

Natalie Brown won Grand Champion AOB Non-Braham at the 2024 LSU AgCenter 4-H/FFA State Livestock Show. February 2024

A boy holding a white envelope.

Jaylen Hickman won 1st Place in the Valentine's Day Card Contest. February 2024

Four girls each holding a certificate.

Mardi Gras Mask Contest Results. February 2024

4th Grade: 1st Place - Mich'Kayla Martin; 2nd Place - Zanai Jones

5th Grade: 1st Place - Dawn Williams; 2nd Place - Lanniyah Marshall

A girl holding a certificate.

A'Myra Kelly won 1st Place in the Mardi Gras Mask Contest - Intermediate Division. February 2024

Two girls working on a project.

Griffin Middle Academy 6th grade 4-H club learned about DNA and made DNA structures using Twizzlers, toothpicks, and marshmallows. February 2024

A boy holding a homemade DNA structure.

GMA 6th grade DNA project. February 2024

Two girls standing at a demonstration table.

The Louisiana State Fashion Board hosted Fashion and Beyond on Tour in Winnsboro, LA. Youth created sew and no-sew projects. February 2024

A woman talking to three teenagers sitting at sewing machines.

Fashion and Beyond on Tour -- February 2024

A woman and two girls working with different colors of wool on a table.

Fashion and Beyond on Tour -- February 2024

Four girls posing for a picture.

Fashion and Beyond on Tour -- February 2024

A girl and a boy displaying homemade DNA structures.

Griffin Middle Academy 7th grade 4-H club learned about DNA and made DNA structures using Twizzlers, toothpicks, and marshmallows. February 2024

Four girls displaying homemade DNA structures.

GMA 7th grade 4-H club DNA project -- February 2024

Two girls working on a project.

Southside Elementary 5th grade 4-H Club members built flashlights using batteries, aluminum foil, and light bulbs. February 2024

Two boys showing a homemade flashlight.

That's amazing! Southside 5th grade flashlight project. February 2024

A man, a toddler, and two girls posing with a goat.

Addison Brown won Reserve Champion Commercial Meat Doe at the Northeast District Livestock Show in Delhi, LA. February 2024

A woman and a boy posing with a goat.

Collin Smith won Champion Commercial Meat Doe and Supreme Doe at the Northeast District Livestock Show in Delhi, LA. February 2024

A man and two girls posing with a black cow.

Natalie Brown won Reserve Champion AOB Non-Braham Heifer, Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, and Supreme Non-Braham Influence Heifer at the Northeast District Livestock Show in Delhi, LA. February 2024

A man and two girls posing with a black cow.

Addison Brown won Champion Angus Heifer and Reserve Angus Heifer at the Northeast District Livestock Show in Delhi, LA. February 2024

Four girls posing for a picture with bookmarks.

Southside Elementary 4th grade 4-H'ers focused on the importance of reading and made personalized bookmarks. January 2024

Three girls working on a project.

Briarfield Academy 4-H Club made flashlights using batteries, aluminum foil, and light bulbs. January 2024

Three boys working on a project.

Wow! It really does work. BA flashlight project. January 2024

Three girls posing for a picture.

BA flashlight project. January 2024

A card with socks on it that says wishing you warm and cozy toes this winter. Briarfield Academy 4-H Club.

Briarfield Academy 4-H Club members collected and donated socks to the local nursing home - Cypress at Lake Providence. January 2024

A group of boys working on a project at a table.

BA sock drive project. January 2024

A large group of kids posing behind a table filled with socks.

Briarfield Academy 4-H Club with the finished sock collection ready to be donated. January 2024

Two boys building something with Legos.

Mrs. Sheila's 1st grade Cloverbuds at Briarfield Academy learned the purpose and importance of bridges then built their own using Legos. January 2024

A boy and a girl using Legos to build something.

After completing their own Lego bridges, Mrs. Sheila's 1st graders presented their designs to the class. January 2024

A boy holding a picture he drew.

Wow! Kayden, that's a very good drawing of Michael Myers. January 2024

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40 youth and adults from East Carroll Parish attended 4-H Night with the Pelicans and visited the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium. January 2024

Four teenage girls posing for a picture.

Looks like these girls are having fun at the Audubon Aquarium! January 2024

A woman and two teenage girls posing for a picture.

4-H Night with the Pelicans trip. January 2024

Several teenagers petting stingrays in a pool.

These stingrays are just too fast to be petted! January 2024

A boy and a girl petting a stingray in a pool.

This stingray seems to want the attention. January 2024

Two boys and one girl posing, each with a goofy bird hat on.

You can't go to a New Orleans Pelicans' game and not get a souvenir. January 2024

A boy and a girl, each holding a certificate.

Way to go, Maverick and Sadie!

A girl posing behind four pieces of art that she drew, colored, or painted.

Lovely artwork, Dawn!

Entrepreneur Pitch Contest label. 4-H Clover logo. LSU AgCenter logo. JAG Logo.

Griffin Middle Academy students created business ideas and presented their pitches and prototypes to the judges at the Entrepreneur Pitch Contest. January 2024

A boy standing behind a table of baking condiments with a display board of baked goods beside it.

Antwan Starks, Jr. presenting his pitch and prototypes at the Entrepreneur Pitch Contest at GMA. January 2024

A girl holding a decorated tumbler.

ZiYunna Burks displays her prototype at the Entrepreneur Pitch Contest at GMA. January 2024

A group of students holding certificates.

GMA students did a great job presenting their Entrepreneur Pitch and prototypes to the judges. January 2024

A group of children sitting on the floor listening to a man talk.

Briarfield Academy students participated in Ag Alley and learned about pollination, germs, nutrition, physical activity, and farm animals. January 2024

A group of boys playing with yellow sticks.

Learning about honey bees and pollination at Ag Alley. January 2024

A woman posing with a little girl who is holding a baby chick.

Everybody loves the baby chicks at Ag Alley! January 2024

A boy posing with drawn artwork.

Awesome artwork, Gabe!

A group of people posing for a picture.

4-H/HYPE teen leaders traveled to Monroe, Louisiana, to tour the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens for an end of the year holiday celebration and fellowship. Youth learned the rich history of Biedenharn Gardens, Coca-Cola, and the Bible Museum. December 2023

Two girls looking at framed artwork.

Exploring the Biedenharn Museum. December 2023

A group of people listening to a man talk behind a bar with Coca-Cola decorations.

4-H'ers learned about the history of Coca-Cola at Biedenharn Museum. December 2023

Three people, each holding a glass Coca-Cola bottle.

Who doesn't love a nice cold "Coke," in a glass bottle? Biedenharn Museum - December 2023

A small group of people posing for a picture with Santa.

The Louisiana State Cotton Museum and Friends of the Louisiana State Cotton Museum sponsored Pictures with Santa. 4-H Jr. Leaders assisted with the event. December 2023

A teenage girl and three small children posing for a picture with Santa.

Pictures with Santa. December 2023

Children sitting at a table, coloring Christmas pictures.

Pictures with Santa. December 2023

Two girls posing for a picture.

4-H Jr. Leaders Ja'Tajzha Luckett and Laila Lucas assisted in teaching the Health Rocks! lesson on vaping at Griffin Middle Academy. December 2023

Two boys at a desk talking.

GMA students learned about concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health during the Health Rocks! lesson on vaping. December 2023

Three girls working at a school desk.

GMA - Health Rocks! lesson on vaping. December 2023

A group of students posing for a picture.

GMA students who learned about vaping during the Health Rocks! lesson. December 2023

Three girls standing by a spinning wheel game.

4-H Jr. Leaders R'Mya Gaskew, Da'Niyah Newell, and Ja'Nya Powell taught the Health Rocks! lesson on vaping at Griffin Middle Academy. December 2023

Students in a classroom working on a paper.

Students at GMA learned key concepts and health concerns to help them make healthy choices about vaping during this Health Rocks! lesson. December 2023

Three girls looking at a Jeopardy spin wheel.

GMA - Health Rocks! lesson on vaping. December 2023

Two boys playing bingo.

GMA - 4-H bingo after the Health Rocks! lesson on vaping. December 2023

A girl and a boy standing by a display board.

Jr. Leaders Shay Williams and Tretavious Hill led the Health Rocks! lesson and Jeopardy game on tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs at Griffin Middle Academy. December 2023

Two boys looking at a soccer-type ball with writing on it.

GMA - Health Rocks! lesson on tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. December 2023

Boys standing in a classroom looking at each other.

GMA - Health Rocks! lesson on tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. December 2023

Three girls looking at a soccer-type ball with writing on it.

GMA - Health Rocks! tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. December 2023

A large group of people posing for a picture.

Griffin Middle Academy 4-H Club collected and donated more than 100 pounds of non-perishable food items to The Simple Project. The Simple Project is a nonprofit organization that assists homeless individuals in downtown Monroe, Louisiana, by providing food and clothing. December 2023

A group of teenagers sitting around two round tables.

HYPE and 4-H Jr. Leader club members met to discuss upcoming service activities. November 2023

A group of teenagers standing behind a long table filled with fruits and vegetables.

At their meeting, HYPE and Jr. Leader members had the opportunity to learn about healthy eating habits - MyPlate Meets Charcuterie Boards. November 2023

A teenage girl holding a plate of fruit and pretzels.

HYPE/Jr. Leaders with their MyPlate Charcuterie Board. November 2023

A TV screen with Louisiana Alligators and a picture of an alligator on it.

A Louisiana Alligator workshop was held in Vidalia, Louisiana. 4-H'ers learned all kinds of amazing facts about alligators. November 2023

A woman helping two girls cut up meat.

These 4-H'ers are learning how to cut alligator meat and prepare it for cooking. November 2023

Two kids sitting at a table eating.

Alligator meat is delicious! 4-H'ers sampled the cooked meat they helped prepare. November 2023

A boy holding a baby alligator.

Who could be scared of this cute little thing? November 2023

A woman holding a baby alligator.

Even Mrs. Powell held the baby alligator. November 2023

A woman holding up a blanket to two little girls.

Lana Haire with the American Red Cross presented a lesson to Southside Elementary kindergarten Cloverbuds - Prepare with Pedro. A preparedness education program teaching students how to be prepared and take action for home fires and local hazards. November 2023

Two little boys holding a coloring page and a coloring book.

These kindergarten Cloverbuds at Southside Elementary were excited to learn with Pedro. November 2023

A group of kids posing for a picture.

Mrs. Sheila Bell's 7th grade 4-H club learned all about the importance of veterans and Veterans Day. Afterward, the students made American Flag pins and presented them to Griffin Middle Academy staff who served in the military. November 2023

A card with the 4-H Logo that says East Carroll Parish 4-H, thank you for your Service and an American flag pin.

American Flag pin made for Veterans Day by Griffin Middle Academy 4-H'er. November 2023

A girl making an American flag pin with beads and safety pins.

A 4-H member at Griffin Middle Academy is using red, white, and blue beads and safety pins to make an American Flag pin for Veterans Day. November 2023

A boy holding up an American flag pin.

A 4-H member at Griffin Middle Academy holding his completed American Flag pin for Veterans Day. November 2023

Three kids sitting at school desks working on a Veterans Day crossword puzzle.

4-H'ers at Griffin Middle Academy working on a Veterans Day crossword puzzle. November 2023

A man walking towards two girls.

Griffin Middle Academy 4-H members presenting a veteran/school staff member with an American Flag pin for Veterans Day. November 2023

A boy standing behind a posing goat.

Collin Smith, a 4-H member at Briarfield Academy, showed his goat at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport. November 2023

A large group of kids sitting on bleachers for a picture.

48 fourth and fifth grade 4-H'ers from Southside Elementary toured Wild Country Safari Park in Delhi, Louisiana. The youth learned amazing facts about kangaroos, ostrich, deer, donkeys, zebra, camels, and so much more. November 2023

A girl feeding a camel from a cup through the window of a vehicle.

Don't let the camels take your cups. Southside Elementary 4-H'ers at Wild Country Safari Park. November 2023

Two boys in a safari vehicle with a Watusi in the background.

The Watusi wants some food! Southside Elementary 4-H'ers at Wild Country Safari Park. November 2023

Three boys feeding an ostrich from a cup through a wire fence.

These Southside Elementary 4-H'ers are trying not to get their fingers pecked while feeding the ostrich at Wild Country Safari Park. November 2023

A girl holding a poster about breast cancer.

November 2023

A boy and a girl sitting at a desk working on papers.

More than 60 Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) students at Griffin Middle Academy learned about entrepreneurship and pitching business ideas. November 2023

Two girls, each holding a paper while one is talking.

These girls are pitching their business ideas during the Entrepreneurship lesson at Griffin Middle Academy. November 2023

A woman and three kids.

Gift cups for school personnel at Briarfield Academy. November 2023

Two kids handing a gift to a lady through a window.

Giving a gift cup to Briarfield Academy secretary. November 2023

Two teen girls, a teen boy, and a woman holding glasses filled with tissue paper and goodies.

Gift cups for school personnel at General Trass High School. November 2023

A boy and girl handing a man a glass filled with tissue paper and goodies.

Distributing a gift cup to GTHS staff member. November 2023

Two girls and two boys holding glasses filled with tissue paper and goodies.

Gift cups for school personnel at Griffin Middle Academy. November 2023

A little girl and a little boy holding glasses filled with tissue paper and goodies.

Gift cups for school personnel at Southside Elementary. November 2023

A girl using a mallet to work on a leather project.

4-H and FFA students learned the basics of leather crafting and created a leather bracelet. The students learned how to use snap fasteners, button snaps, mallets, and leather crafting tools. November 2023

A girl holding a piece of leather.

Students are learning how to make a leather bracelet. November 2023

A leather bracelet on a wrist.

The finished product - a leather bracelet. November 2023

A girl standing beside a table with a variety of food items on it.

Griffin Middle Academy 4-H Club Meeting - November 2023

Lots of kids sitting on each side of a long table with a sign that says Welcome to 4-H.

4-H members at Griffin Middle Academy playing the Thanksgiving Gratitude Game at their monthly club meeting. November 2023

A boy holding a small piece of paper.

A Griffin Middle Academy 4-H'er playing the Thanksgiving Gratitude Game at the monthly 4-H Club Meeting. November 2023

Four cows, each with people standing behind them.

Congratulations to Addison and Natalie Brown for winning Grand Champion Simmental Heifer (Junior Show), Champion in the percentage Simmental (Open show), Grand Champion Angus (Junior Show), Reserve Grand Champion Angus (Junior show), Commercial Heifer Non-Brahman Reserve Grand Champion, and Open Angus Show Senior Division Champion at the State Fair Livestock Show. October 2023

A group of kids standing by two bicycles.

The 4-H Bicycle Safety Rodeo was held at Kendall's Park. Members learned bicycle safety, made healthy snacks, and competed in the bicycle rodeo.

A group of kids holding up stickers.

Participants at the Bicycle Safety Rodeo learned about healthy snacks. October 2023

Three kids with medals around their neck.

Winners in the Bicycle Safety Rodeo: 1st Place - Katelyn Robinson, 2nd Place - Kassadee Burks, and 3rd Place - Javien Dudley. October 2023

A girl looking back at the photographer.

4-H presented activities promoting drug-free lifestyles and physical activity at the 2nd Annual Walk-A-Mile Day at the Lake Providence Walking Trail. October 2023

Boys jumping to catch a ball.

The 4-H'ers are getting some physical activity at the 2nd Annual Walk-A-Mile Day. October 2023

A girl holding a certificate beside a carved pumpkin that looks like a Cinderella carriage.

Zanai Jones won 1st Place in the 4-H Pumpkin Carving Contest. October 2023

A girl holding a certificate beside a pumpkin decorated with spiders for eyes and a crown on it's head.

Mich'Kayla Martin won 1st Place in the 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest. October 2023

A girl putting a sticker on list for her choice of a leather craft project.

General Trass High School students are learning how to create leather projects in a series of lessons. They will have the opportunity to choose designs, learn basic tools, cut leather, and finish leather projects. October 2023

Two hands holding a tool and a piece of leather.

This student is using a leather crafting tool to make a leather bracelet. October 2023

Three kids at their school desk playing with Legos.

Mrs. Sheila's 1st graders at Briarfield Academy learned about different types of shelters. After the lesson, students designed shelters using Legos and presented their creative designs to the class. October 2023

Two boys at a school desk looking at their Lego design.

These two look like they are in deep contemplation over their Lego shelter design. October 2023

A little boy holding his Lego design.

This young man is telling the class all about his Lego shelter. October 2023

Boys making paper pinwheels.

Students at Southside Elementary identified and discussed positive ways to cope with stress. The "Pencil Pinwheel" activity allowed students to reflect and list positive stress management activities on their pinwheel. October 2023

A white paper pinwheel.

A pencil pinwheel made at Southside Elementary. October 2023

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Regional Leadership Board Meeting, September 2023

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