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| Standing from left are, Dr. Tiffany Wilkerson-Franklin, Braylon Valentine, Tamicia Daron, Kennedy Williams, Kahlia Bell, Micah Thomas and Sherman Ruth. II. The group posed for a photo while visiting George Washington's Mt. Vernon during the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus. |
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| Louisiana's 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus delegation conducted a sightseeing tour to the Supreme Court of the United States during the week-long conference. Members of the delegation, from bottom left are, Tamicia Daron, Kahlia Bell, Micah Thomas, Dr. Tiffany Wilkerson-Franklin, Sherman Ruth, II, Braylon Valentine and Kennedy Williams. |
Baton Rouge, LA – Tiffany
Franklin, a 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Coordinator at the Southern University
Ag Center, accompanied a delegation of six youth to the 2016 CWF in Washington
D.C., July 17-23, 2016. Three of the youth were from Park Ridge Academic Magnet
School and three were from the Southern University Laboratory School.
The CWF is a week-long 4-H
citizenship program for youth ages 14-19. The premier national summer
conference provides an opportunity for young people to: strengthen
communication, leadership and other citizenship skills on a national level; understand
the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the
development of better citizens and leaders; exchange ideas; practice respect
and form friendships with other youth from diverse backgrounds.
Youth attending the conference,
who are usually selected by their school’s administration and the SU Ag Center
Project Coordinator, are also given the opportunity to explore, develop, and
refine the civic engagement skills they need to be outstanding leaders in their
community, country and world. Through
sightseeing tours in Washington, D.C. and hands-on educational workshops, youth
learn about the history of our nation and how they can apply their leadership
and citizenship skills when they return home.
Louisiana’s youth delegation
served on committees and participated in related group activities in which they
were randomly assigned based on color groups. Groups included public speaking,
communications, talent show, and Bill writing - which were debated in a public
town hall meeting.
The delegation also developed
a community action plan that will provide food for the homeless and underserved
population around East Baton Rouge Parish.
Franklin was assisted by Ms.
Tara Hollins, a chaperone who is a valued, long-time volunteer for the SU Ag
Center’s programs.
Kahlia Bell, one of the 2016
Louisiana delegates wrote the following letter after attending the CWF:
Dear Dr. Franklin and the SU
Ag Center:
I want to “thank you” guys
for giving me the opportunity to attend the 4-H CWF conference in Washington, D.C. It was an amazing experience, pretty much
life changing. I met so many wonderful
people and I’ve learned a lot. I would
also like to thank you guys for providing me with my first flight. I was a little bit scared at first, but I
eventually got over it. This whole trip has also inspired me to reach higher
and be the best I can be.
Sincerely,
Kahlia Bell
Full details on the CWF are
available online at www.4HCWF.org or by
contacting Dr. Tiffany Wilkerson-Franklin at 225-771-2242.
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