LSU’s 2024 Scholarship First Bus Tour: Day 1 Photos

October 15, 2024

LSU President William F. Tate IV kicked off the 2024 Scholarship First tour at Start Elementary surrounded by an enthusiastic group of friends, including U. S. Rep. Julia Letlow, who enjoyed a performance by emerging country music star and LSU student Timothy Wayne.

Next, the President toured the Guardian Health Clinic in Rayville, followed by a Rural Healthcare Roundtable. In the afternoon, the tour commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Sweet Potato Research Facility. Later, the president enjoyed some fishing with the LSU Shreveport National Championship Bass Fishing team and wrapped up the day with an alumni fish fry.

DAY 1 - The 2024 Bus Tour kickoff at Start Elementary School in Start, La.The 2024 Bus Tour kickoff at Start Elementary School in Start, La.The 2024 Bus Tour kickoff at Start Elementary School in Start, La.The 2024 Bus Tour kickoff at Start Elementary School in Start, La.

The 2024 Bus Tour kickoff at Start Elementary School in Start, La.The 2024 Bus Tour kickoff at Start Elementary School in Start, La.The 2024 Bus Tour kickoff at Start Elementary School in Start, La.A stop at the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station in Chase, La., on Day 1.

A stop at the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station in Chase, La., on Day 1.A stop at the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station in Chase, La., on Day 1.A stop at the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station in Chase, La., on Day 1.A stop at the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station in Chase, La., on Day 1.

A stop at the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station in Chase, La., on Day 1.A stop at the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station in Chase, La., on Day 1.A stop at the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station in Chase, La., on Day 1.The Bus Tour visits the Guardian Health Clinic in Rayville, La., for a tour of the facility on Day 1.

The Bus Tour visits the Guardian Health Clinic in Rayville, La., for a tour of the facility on Day 1.The Bus Tour visits the Guardian Health Clinic in Rayville, La., for a tour of the facility on Day 1.The Bus Tour visits the Guardian Health Clinic in Rayville, La., for a tour of the facility on Day 1.President Tate took part in a healthcare discussion at the Richland Parish Library in Rayville, La., on Day 1 of the Bus Tour.

President Tate took part in a healthcare discussion at the Richland Parish Library in Rayville, La., on Day 1 of the Bus Tour.President Tate took part in a healthcare discussion at the Richland Parish Library in Rayville, La., on Day 1 of the Bus Tour.President Tate took part in a healthcare discussion at the Richland Parish Library in Rayville, La., on Day 1 of the Bus Tour.President Tate took part in a healthcare discussion at the Richland Parish Library in Rayville, La., on Day 1 of the Bus Tour.

On Day 1 of the bus tour, President Tate went fishing with the LSUS team.On Day 1 of the bus tour, President Tate went fishing with the LSUS team.On Day 1 of the bus tour, President Tate went fishing with the LSUS team.On Day 1 of the bus tour, President Tate went fishing with the LSUS team.

On Day 1 of the bus tour, President Tate went fishing with the LSUS team.On Day 1 of the bus tour, President Tate went fishing with the LSUS team.On Day 1 of the bus tour, President Tate went fishing with the LSUS team.On Day 1 of the bus tour, President Tate went fishing with the LSUS team.

On Day 1 of the bus tour, President Tate went fishing with the LSUS team.Day 1 of the bus tour wrapped up with an alumni fish fry in Monroe.Day 1 of the bus tour wrapped up with an alumni fish fry in Monroe.Day 1 of the bus tour wrapped up with an alumni fish fry in Monroe.

Day 1 of the bus tour wrapped up with an alumni fish fry in Monroe.Day 1 of the bus tour wrapped up with an alumni fish fry in Monroe.

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