By Jacque Fontenot, Red River Parish 4-H Agent

This year, Red River has 9 students competing virtually at 4-H University, June 22-25, in various contests.  Bryce Hunt, 8^th grader from RRJH, Insect ID.  Addison Bounds, 7^th grader from RRJH, 4-H has talent, Ellis and Elliot Grant, 9^th graders from RRHS, Sports Broadcasting.  Luke Greer, 9^thgrader from Riverdale, Sewing.  Emma Clemons, 9^th grader from Riverdale, Photography.  Trae Lloyd and Justin Madison, 9^th graders from RRHS, Consumer Decision Making.  LaFrances Jones, 11^th grader from RRHS, Career Prep Interview.  Congratulations to these excellent students and their commitment to these contests! 

WHAT IS 4-H UNIVERSITY? Each year 4-H members who are 13 years or older(before January 1st of that calendar year) and in the 7th-12th grade are eligible to attend 4-H University on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge (virtually in 2020) to demonstrate their skills in more than 25 competitive events.  It is a culmination of a 4-H member’s year of hard work and dedication. Events range from Agricultural Use Demonstration, Automotive Care, Fishing Sports, Public Speaking, Fashion Revue, and more!

Through competing, youth demonstrate life skills in teamwork, decision making, problem solving, resiliency, and many more. Each competitive event allots youth an opportunity for personal growth, skill mastery, and other life skills vital to functioning members of society.