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| HIV/AIDS Awareness was discussed during the 'Keeping On My Tiara Tour'. |
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| Young ladies learn how to care for their skin at a mobile make-up station. |
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| "Keeping On My Tiara Tour" participants pose for a photo after the event. |
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| Dr. Kelli Joseph, Superintendent of the St. Helena Parish School District, attended the "Keeping On My Tiara Tour" held at the St. Helena College & Career Academy on March 26. |
Amite,
La – The Southern
University Agricultural Research & Extension Center’s (SUAREC) “Keeping On My Tiara Tour,” has come to a royal end. Over 40
Outstanding Mature Girlz (OMG) were in attendance during the March 26 and April
17 workshops held at St. Helena College & Career Academy and Kentwood High
Magnet School, respectively.
In a day when teen girls are heavily
influenced by social media with negative body images, and overt sexual content
the OMG Club strives to give the balance that is often missing. Young queens were allowed to literally keep
their “Tiaras” on as a representation that they will not be pressured into risky behavior
during this prom season or afterwards.
Sashika Baunchand,
Regional Advocate for AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), was onsite to educate the group of wonderful young ladies about
HIV/AIDS Awareness. Nicolette Gordon, Assistant Area Agent,
(SUAREC) demonstrated proper techniques to care for their natural hair, and the
importance of a well-balanced diet to achieve healthy hair. Rose J. Guy, a Mary
Kay Beauty Consultant, provided a mobile make-up station to educate the
outstanding young ladies on caring for their natural nails and skin. After the completion of each session, the young
ladies were encouraged to visit a Salad Station to fix a cup-size salad with
their favorite dressings.
“I
really don’t like to eat salad, but after today I will try,” said Krista
Madison of St. Helena College and Career Academy.
The
tour was well received by school administrators, and many are looking forward
to what’s in store for next year. The SU
Ag Center will continue to promote the empowerment of young women, and the
Outstanding Mature Girlz Club as a place where every girl should be!
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