A couple of weeks ago I received an email from Jana, who was interested in getting fresh seafood to her home in North Louisiana. Her and her daughter, Kendall, found my contact information while doing research for Kendall’s fifth grade Social Studies project, "The Louisiana Seafood Industry: Recovering from the BP Oil Spill." Sounds like a strange choice of topic for a little girl from North Louisiana, but Kendall is no ordinary little girl. She and her dad regularly go fishing off Louisiana’s Gulf Coast and Kendall has formed a bond with the local fisherman and gained a love for one of the state’s favorite pass times. She’s pretty darn good at it too:
Kendall with her Jack Carval
But fishing is more than just a hobby for Kendall. She’s developed a social awareness for preserving the industry and the culture. (I told you she was one cool kid!) As her mom, puts it, “You should hear her get on her soap box about those people in restaurants up North won't buy LA seafood.”
Jana is convinced (and I am too) that Kendall’s passion contributed to her scoring second place in her school competition.
Way to go Kendall! We are rooting for you in the Regional Competition!
UPDATE: Kendall won 3rd place at the regionals! (p.s. sweet hat Kendall!)
UPDATE: Kendall won 3rd place at the regionals! (p.s. sweet hat Kendall!)
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