Avoyelles Parish 4-H Youths Make Educational Visit to LSU — circa 1940

The Junior 4-H Club winners of Avoyelles Parish are pictured above in front of the Agricultural Extension Building during their visit to Louisiana State University, receiving final instructions before touring the university’s new agricultural center.

Kneeling from left: Junior Brouillette, Reven St. Romain, and Raymond Laborde.
Standing: Marian Bordelon, Dessie Lacour, Verdie Mae Carmouche, Doris B. Smith (Home Demonstration Agent), Willie Nell Dodge, Rosie Lee Maddie, Ernestine Smith, and Percy A. Lemoine (County Agent).

📸 Historic photo submitted for the Avoyelles Parish History series.
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