Travonte Robinson, standing, introduces himself at The St. Landry Parish Economic Development board meeting Tuesday in Opelousas. Robinson was one of seven Louisiana State University Eunice students who attended the meeting. With the students was Madelaine Landry, left, executive director of the LSUE Foundation. Other students shown in foreground, from left, are Kaliyah Edwards and Catlyn Lauret. Seated at the table in background, from left, are Laura Reed, Stephanie Cooper, Kyle Kaamil and Erilyn Adams. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
LSUE students experience economic development first-hand
To some watching economic development may be akin to monitoring the growth of grass in December, but seven college students said the St. Landry Parish Economic Development board meeting was, at the least, interesting.
