Corrie Uze inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

Giving back to a program that was an important part of her childhood, Corrie Uze, was one of 12 2022 inductees in the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held Nov. 12 at Camp Grant Walker.

Uze was an active 4-H member for nine years, holding offices including serving as St. Mary Parish Jr. Leadership president for two years. Her favorite project area was clothing, and she was awarded 4-H Club Congress trip where she was awarded Reserve Champion in the National Homemaking competition.

As a parent, she wanted her children to have the same fulfilling 4-H experience. To ensure a positive 4-H experience for all youth, Uze initially served as a school club volunteer but before long she took on other roles and responsibilities.

Former 4-H Agent Adriana Drusini shared, “Corrie brings joy to the program as she is always excited about helping and finding ways to make sure that more youth are involved.” Uze dedicated time to the Jr. Leadership program where she served as a chaperone. With her history and love in the homemaking area, she serves as contest superintendent for the St. Mary Parish Fair’s Homemaking Division.

Uze is instrumental in offering the 4-H Shooting Sports program in St. Mary Parish dedicating countless hours in her role as Shooting Sports Coordinator.
One 4-H shooting sports member said, “Mrs. Corrie is a great leader and she has been an enormous help towards the success of our team; not only is she there during the early morning practices and rocky weather she also makes it to our competitions.”

She also adds, “Mrs. Corrie has proven to be one of the most wholehearted people I have met. She makes sure everyone has all of the materials they need to be successful and also mentally prepared. Being the only girl on the team would be difficult but Mrs. Corrie makes me feel very welcomed.”

Beyond project-based roles, Uze also serves on the St. Mary 4-H Foundation and St. Mary Parish 4-H Advisory Board.

In accepting the honor, Uze shared “4-H has been a part of my life since I was in the fourth grade and is still a big part of my life now that’s 40 plus years. It has helped shape me into the person that I am now. I only hope that I can instill in the kids that I work with how important 4-H really is. Heck, I got my husband on the bandwagon and hr was never in 4-H until now.”