Les Voyageurs
In the fall of 1987, the College of Agriculture at Louisiana State University identified the need for a team of agriculture students to serve as representatives for the College and University throughout the state. The group envisioned making speeches to civic clubs and agricultural industry meetings, attending state fairs and high school career fairs, presenting agricultural career and education information to 4-H and FFA organizations, and assisting with the overall enhancement of the College of Agriculture.
Appropriately so, this team of exceptional students became known as the Les Voyageurs. Just as the Voyageurs of early Louisiana history worked to transport information and supplies to remote settings of the state, these modern day Les Voyageurs work to spread information and interests concerning the College of Agriculture and the agricultural industry to future college students, with hopes of producing agriculture leaders.
2022-2023 Les Voyageurs
Zach Bonser
Tyrone, GA
Animal Sciences
Joseph Campagna
Memphis, TN
Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Ashleigh Charles
Killeen, TX
Animal Sciences
Ash Dalton
Lafayette, LA
Animal Sciences
Gabby Davis
Duson, LA
Animal Sciences
Sophia Discua
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Tristan Foret
Raceland, LA
Agricultural and Extension Education
Lauren Hamilton
Delmar, NY
Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Olivia Heeg
Rockville, MD
Animal Sciences
Ariyan Key
Shreveport, LA
Animal Sciences
Sophie LeBlanc
Denham Springs, LA
Animal Sciences
Zachary Mayfield
Slidell, LA
Agricultural and Extension Education
Jacob Mills
Humble, TX
Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Nick Musso
Lafayette, LA
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Kodee Phillips
McCalla, AL
Animal Sciences
Savannah Rioux
Baton Rouge, LA
Animal Sciences
Jonas Walker
Sharpsburg, GA
Animal Sciences
Raina Washington
Marietta, GA
Environmental Management Systems
Apply to be a Les Voyageur
Serving as a Les Voyageur is an honor and distinction that sets student leaders apart and provides them with opportunities for professional development and networking opportunities.
Applications for the 2023-2024 Les Voyageurs team are now open. Apply by February 24, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
Some benefits of being a Les Voyageur include:
- Scholarships: A $250 annual scholarship (dependent on funding and student submitting a College of Agriculture scholarship application).
- Travel: Opportunities to travel to conferences, off-campus visits, and alumni events in state and out of state.
- Apparel: All members receive exclusive Les Voyageur apparel (including but not limited to polos, t-shirts, and a nametag).
- Application Opens: January 6
- Information Session: February 13 at 5:00 p.m. in 150 Woodin Hall
- Application Closes: February 24 at 4:30 p.m.
- Attend the Les Voyageur Training Retreat, August 14-16, 2023. This is MANDATORY and you will be required to stay overnight.
- Attend weekly meetings—day and time will be set before the end of the spring semester.
- Be able to commit to at least one year of service.
- Be highly motivated, energetic, and have a passion for recruiting future students.
- Be willing to dedicate, on average, four hours per week to Les Voyageur duties.
- Maintain a 2.5 cumulative LSU GPA.
- Applications are online and should be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2023. As part of the application, candidates will also request an online recommendation form from an LSU CoA faculty or staff member.
- February 27: Applicants will be notified if they are selected for first-round interview.
- First-Round Virtual Interviews, March 2-3: Candidates will participate in a 10-15 minute virtual interview.
- Second-Round In-Person Interviews, March 7-8: Candidates selected to participate in the second-round will deliver an in-person presentation and visit with the selection committee (10-15min). The presentation topic will be shared with applicants on March 3rd.
- March 10: The 2023-2024 Les Voyageur Team will be announced.
- Be on time for your interview.
- Dress professionally—business professional attire.
- Be prepared and do your homework (review information about the majors in the College of Agriculture).
- Give some thoughts on your skills, qualities and what you will bring to the team.
Schedule a tour
Prospective students and their families can schedule individualized tours Monday–Friday. Tours will include the LSU campus tour as well as a visit with the College of Agriculture.