Thirteen Jackson Parish 4-H members returned from a week at 4-H University in Baton Rouge on Saturday, many coming home with top awards from the statewide competition. 

Leading the way was Luke Dietrich, who was crowned state champion in Tractor Operations. Jana Potts and Syerra Lewis was also big winners, earning third place in Child Development. Addtional top ten blue ribbon winners were Alley Hines for her 5th place finish in Visual Arts and Jake Potts, who finished in 8th in Tractor Operations.