St. Mary youngster with Down syndrome takes pride in his livestock

Affectionately known as “John John” by his family, friends and fans, John Sonnier, a 4-H’er from St. Mary Parish, was prepping to show his pigs at the LSU AgCenter’s state livestock show. He stopped occasionally to visit with people passing by and to show off his dance moves.
Sonnier has Down syndrome, and his sister, Brittany Durham, says showing livestock has given him a real purpose.
“It gives him something to be proud of and to accomplish because he doesn’t get to do a lot of other things like kids his age,” Durham said. “So this shows him a sense of pride and something he can be successful at.”
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