Three Jackson Parish middle school 4-H members spent time at LSU this week for the annual 4-H Spark Action Change Summit. This event is an immersive three-day experience designed for Louisiana 4-H youth in grades 7 and 8 who are ready to explore the power of civic engagement, leadership, and service. This summit is a culminating event for the Louisiana 4-H Citizenship Board in which teen members of the Citizenship Board from across the state have worked diligently to plan and execute a fun, safe, learning experience for their younger peers.

Set in the heart of Louisiana’s capital city, this dynamic event combined hands-on workshops, engaging tours of the state capital and the LSU campus, immersive lessons in government, and collaborative service projects to deepen their understanding of government, sharpen their leadership skills, and inspire them to take meaningful action in their communities. We are proud to have had these youth representing Jackson Parish and learning how to build civic engagement among students alongside 4-Hers from all over our great state!

4-H delegates from Jackson Parish included Brogan Carpenter (Homeschool), Destany Amox (JHMS), and Evie Carpenter (QHS). We are so proud of these young leaders for stepping up to represent our parish and engage in meaningful conversations about leadership, service, and creating positive change. Stay tuned as they SPARK ideas, take ACTION, and create CHANGE!

Jackson Parish 4-H – Making the Best Better!