Congratulations to Jude Foster for winning the Louisiana State Fair Foundation Outstanding High School Volunteer Award. Jude is an 11th grade honor student at Southern University Laboratory School. 32 students from surrounding parishes were awarded the volunteer award for their work in the community.

Every high school in the 10 parish Greater Baton Rouge area (Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, and West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana parishes) may selected one member of the junior class who has given time and talent as a volunteer in school, religious organizations, and community activities.

Each Outstanding Volunteer will receive a cash award in the amount of $500. In addition, ten (10) Outstanding Volunteers will receive an additional $500 (total of $1,000), and two participants (one male and one female) will receive a total of $2,500 each in recognition of their exceptional contributions to their communities.

Keep up the good work Jude!!!