Associate Extension Agent, 4-H

APRIL 26, 2012

NEWS RELEASE

______LISA BENOIT ASSOCIATE EXTENSION AGENT, 4-H ST. LANDRY PARISH (337) 948-0561

2012 ST. LANDRY PARISH 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY

The 2012 St. Landry Parish 4-H Achievement Day was held on

Saturday, April 21st at Opelousas High School. The event was presided over by Lisa Benoit, Associate Extension Agent (4-H) and Lou Ann

Mckeivier, Assistant Extension Agent (4-H). 4-H club representatives exhibited banners in a procession as a salute to participants at the opening of the program.

In recognition of outstanding contribution to 4-H club work through leadership, citizenship, community service and project work, two Scott Truck & Tractor Scholarships were presented to Sarah Morrow, MACA and James Prather, Member at Large.

Lou Ann Mckeivier presented plaques for outstanding 4-H Records. Winners were:

Discovering 4-H: Kayley Vigee, Glendale Elementary

Alyssa LeBlanc, Leonville Elementary

Grades 4-6: Hannah Hebert, St. Ignatius Elementary

Mya Miller, Sunset Middle

Grades 7-8: Stephanie Wyble, Leonville Elementary

1 Grades 9-12: Mallory Wyble, Beau Chene High

Lisa Benoit presented the "Louisiana 4-H Foundation Award of Excellence" for Junior members to Lindsay Cutchall, Washington Elementary; Hannah Hebert, St. Ignatius; Lauren

Hebert, Arnaudville Elementary and Blaise Stelly, Leonville Elementary. The Key Club

Award was presented to Mallory Wyble, Beau Chene High. The following 4-H Seniors were presented with the 4-H Honor Cord: Cody Beard, Beau Chene High; Mckenzie Brown,

Opelousas High; Sarah Morrow, MACA; James Prather, Member at Large and Jacob Stelly,

Beau Chene High.

Four-H'ers competed throughout the day for various awards, ribbons, certificates and a chance to represent St. Landry 4-H at the statewide competition in Baton Rouge at LSU in

June. The winners of state contests compete for scholarships and trips.

Contest winners are as follows:

Demonstrations

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Blaise Stelly, Leonville Elementary

2nd Place: Lindsay Cutchall, Washington Elementary

3rd Place: Cheyenne Johnson & Gabrielle Bellard, Plaisance Middle

Grades 7-12

1st Place: Sadie Costanza, Member at Large

2nd Place: Brooke Smith, Leonville Elementary

3rd Place: Sadie Boss & Tristin Smith, Opelousas Catholic

Job Interview

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Gracie Mires, Washington Elementary

2nd Place: Haleigh Hooks, St. Ignatius Elementary

Grades 7-12

1st Place: Clayre Savage, Port Barre High

2 Public Speaking

Grades 7-12

1st Place: Emily Boudreaux, Northwest High

Pet Care Contest

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Garrett Fontenot, Plaisance Middle

2nd Place: Madison Frilot, Grand Prairie Elementary

3rd Place: Nicole Duvall, Central Middle

Grades 7-8

1st Place: Sarah Boudreaux, Lawtell Elementary

2nd Place: Stephanie Wyble, Leonville Elementary

3rd Place: Tristin Smith, Opelousas Catholic

Grades 9-12

1st Place: Steven Kolb, Beau Chene High

2nd Place: Hallie Dodge, Beau Chene High

3rd Place: April Stelly, Beau Chene High

Horse Contest

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Brian Thomas, Grand Prairie Elementary

2nd Place: Ashand Jones, Leonville Elementary

3rd Place: Brenlye Reed, Central Middle

Grades 7-8

2nd Place: Stephanie Wyble, Leonville Elementary

3rd Place: Brooke Smith, Leonville Elementary

Grades 9-12

1st Place: Troy Rideau, Eunice High

3 2nd Place: Sadie Costanza, Member at Large

3rd Place: Katherine Thibodeaux, Beau Chene High

ATV Contest

Grades 7-8

2nd Place: Brooke Smith, Leonville Elementary

3rd Place: Sarah Boudreaux, Lawtell Elementary

Grades 9-12

1st Place: Troy Rideau, Eunice High

2nd Place: Stephen Rideau, Beau Chene High

Bicycle Contest

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Garrett Fontenot, Plaisance Middle

2nd Place: Sierra Randell, Grand Prairie Elementary

3rd Place: Lindsay Cutchall, Washington Elementary

Horticulture Contest

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Haleigh Hooks, St. Ignatius Elementary

2nd Place: Lindsay Cutchall, Washington Elementary

3rd Place: Nicole Duvall, Central Middle

Alahna Plumb, Leonville Elementary

Grades 7-8

1st Place: Tiffani Smith, Opelousas Catholic

2nd Place: Kellie Meche, Opelousas Catholic

3rd Place: Tristin Smith, Opelousas Catholic

Grades 9-12

4 1st Place: Toria Smith, Opelousas Catholic

2nd Place: Chase Stephens, Opelousas High

Steven Kolb, Beau Chene High

Child Development Contest

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Ainsley Seals, Grand Prairie Elementary

2nd Place: Kimmeah Manuel, Plaisance Middle

3rd Place: Maddison Janice, Leonville Elementary

Grades 7-8

1st Place: Chanti Stephens, Arnaudville Elementary

2nd Place: Clayre Savage, Port Barre High

Sarah Boudreaux, Lawtell Elementary

3rd Place: Tiffani Smith, Opelousas Catholic

Grades 9-12

1st Place: Hallie Dodge, Beau Chene High

Emily Boudreaux, Northwest High

2nd Place: Sadie Costanza, Member at Large

3rd Place: April Stelly, Beau Chene

Ready-To-Wear Contest

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Ainsley Seals, Grand Prairie Elementary

2nd Place: Garrett Fontenot, Plaisance Middle

3rd Place: Madison Frilot, Grand Prairie Elementary

Grades 7-8

1st Place: Sarah Boudreaux, Lawtell Elementary

2nd Place: Kellie Meche, Opelousas Catholic

5 3rd Place: Brooke Smith, Leonville Elementary

Grades 9-12

1st Place: Stephen Rideau, Beau Chene High

2nd Place: Sadie Costanza, Member at Large

3rd Place: Mallory Wyble, Beau Chene High

Talent Contest (Musical Instrument)

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Brian Thomas, Grand Prairie Elementary

2nd Place: Haleigh Hooks, St. Ignatius Elementary

Talent Contest (Vocal Music)

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Bethany Guidry, Opelousas Catholic

2nd Place: Madison Clark, Ashana Jones & Alahna Plumb, Leonville Elementary

Myia Carron, Opelousas Catholic

3rd Place: Morgan Trinity, Park Vista Elementary

Josseline Woods, Grand Coteau Elementary

Talent Contest (Dance)

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Maddison Janice, Leonville Elementary

Mallory Thompson, Central Middle

2nd Place: Regan Breaux, Alysa LeBlanc, Alahna Plumb & Blaire Collins, Leonville

Morgan Domingue & Brenlye Reed, Central Middle

3rd Place: Nicole Duval, Central Middle

Emily Castille & Ali Babineaux, Central Middle

Talent Contest (Other)

Grades 7-12

1st Place: Emily Boudreaux, Northwest High

6 Discovering 4-H

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Haleigh Hooks, St. Ignatius Elementary

2nd Place: Gracie Mires, Washington Elementary

3rd Place: Dell Savage, Port Barre High

Exhibits (Overall Winners)

4-H Float: Stephanie Wyble, Leonville Elementary

Woodworking: Stephen Rideau, Beau Chene High

Photography: April Stelly, Beau Chene

Club Reporter Scrapbook: Leonville Elementary

Sewing Exhibit: Hallie Frederick, Arnaudville Elementary

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