By Molly Usrey, DeSoto 4-H Agent

The annual state contest known as 4-H University was held June 21-25, 2022. Seven 4-H members represented DeSoto Parish.

Sydney Hall competed in the Environmental Conservation Illustrated Talk and placed 5th. Elizabeth Walker competed in Career Preparation/Professional Development and placed 7th. And Mason Huey competed virtually in Photography and placed 8th.

Lyndzey Odom competed in 4-H has Talent and Layla Feazel competed in Child Development. Josie Celichowski and Avery Barber participated in career focused Clover College sessions.

Also, during 4-H University, Elizabeth Walker and Avery Barber were selected to serve on the Shooting Sports Ambassadors 4-H Leadership Board.

All of these youth worked extremely hard and we are proud to have them represent DeSoto Parish.  For more information on 4-H or to join in next year, call Molly Usrey at 318-872-0533. 

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