The Claiborne Parish 4-H Junior Leaders welcomed returning and new members during their Back-to-School Introductory Meeting held on Aug. 26. The event featured pizza courtesy of Pizza Pro, icebreakers led by Junior Leader President Keylie Manning, and an introduction to this year’s exciting lineup of activities.

Mrs. Destiny Hightower shared plans for a variety of events, including a trip to visit veterans at the VA hospital and an excursion to view the Christmas lights in Marshall, Texas. Officers Keylie Manning (President) and Evan (Vice President) encouraged members to look forward to a year filled with service, leadership, and community engagement.

“We are planning so many new events for this year,” the officers said in a statement. “We want you all to be more than excited for 4-H and everything it has to offer, especially Junior Leaders!”

Registration for Claiborne Parish 4-H is open until September 30, with fees payable through participating schools or at the 4-H office, located at 507 W. Main St., Homer, LA 71040. Registration forms can be found on the program’s Facebook and Instagram pages or accessed via a QR code provided by the organization.

The Junior Leader officers expressed their excitement for the year ahead, saying they “can’t wait to see all the amazing things we’ll accomplish together.”