La Luz 4-H Club Sees Great Success this Year

The 4H La Luz Familia Club has seen great growth since last year.

In fact, they've tripled in size. Last year they had around six members, and they're now up to 18.

The reason for the growth is in large part thanks to the parent participation. This year, they held a big meeting where parents asked any and all questions about 4-H. For many of them, 4-H is still a new concept, but one they were eager to learn about.

"We've made it a point to get the parents involved this year," said club leader Lili Velasco. "The club has come such a long way. The kids just needed to discover what they are interested in. 4-H has something for everyone!"

This year, the club came up with 35 projects for the fair, everything from baked goods to creative arts, animal science, mechanics, and more.

Many of the projects were awarded blue ribbons, with four being given "junior excellence" ribbons.

Velasco said the club has been around for years, and that she's excited to see how they'll continue to improve in the future.