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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
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Caddo Parish high school receives national recognition
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Caddo Parish Schools has announced that one of its high schools received national recognition from Project Lead the Way (PLTW). According to the news release, Captain Shreve High School has been named a 2024-25 PLTW Distinguished School for its commitment to student achievement. 'The district's largest school is among a select group of high schools across the U.S. to be recognized for its commitment to inspiring and engaging its students to unlock their potential through the PLTW program. Only four high schools statewide earned the recognition for the 2024-2025 school year.' Caddo Schools was seeking 'great people who love kids' during annual job fair Captain Shreve is part of a community comprising PreK-12 schools, colleges and universities, and corporate and philanthropic partners nationwide. 'Being named a Project Lead The Way Distinguished School is an honor for Captain Shreve and a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff,' said Captain Shreve Principal Bryant Sepulvado. 'This recognition affirms our commitment to preparing students not just for graduation, but for success in college, career and in life. Through PLTW, our students are building real-world skills in STEM and beyond. They learn to collaborate, think critically and solve complex problems. We're proud to be one of only four high schools in Louisiana to receive this distinction and even prouder of the life-changing opportunities we're creating for our Gators every day.' Caddo Parish Schools to close three schools The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in the PLTW programs. Caddo Public Schools said to be eligible for the designation, Captain Shreve had to meet multiple criteria during the 2023-24 school year. 'We are proud to honor Captain Shreve High School for their commitment to providing students with exceptional educational experiences through PLTW programs,' said Dr. David Dimmett, PLTW President and CEO. 'This achievement celebrates their dedication to student achievement and their focus on empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in school and a wide range of post-secondary opportunities.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Who won Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Awards 2025 winners?
Holy Angels announced this year's Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Award winners during its fourth annual award luncheon at East Ridge Country Club Thursday, March 6. This year's winners are Olivia Ostendorff and Shelby Owens. The event, sponsored by Red River Bank and The Shreveport Times honors young women whose leadership, poise and determination are demonstrated through meaningful acts of philanthropy for their fellow students and community. Six young women were recognized for their work in the community, but Ostendorff and Owens were tied as the 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Award winners. Olivia Ostendorff is a senior at Loyola College Prep and does volunteer work with Community Renewal Friendship House, Advisory Council Member of the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council, Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) and plays guitar and sings for worship Sunday mornings at both First Baptist Church Shreveport and First Methodist Church Shreveport. She has received numerous accolades, including Louisiana Girls State Governor, Freshman, Junior, and Senior Class President, Business Club Co-Chair, Cheer Captain, Student of the Year Finalist, Presidential Service Award, AP Scholar with Honor and A-Honor Roll (9th-12th grades). Shelby Owens is a senior at Captain Shreve High School and has completed over 300 hours of service work through the Elks Lodge #122 Auxiliary, A.C. Steere Elementary, Oak Park Elementary, Captain Shreve High School, Red River Revel, Reruns are Fun and Broadmoor Baptist Church. She has received numerous accolades, including Captain Shreve High School Student of the Year, Caddo Parish High School Student of the Year Finalist, AP Capstone Diploma, AP Scholar with Distinction, Homecoming Senior and Junior Maid, Distinguished Scholar Award, Silver Key Scholastic Literary Award and Art Break Best of 11th Grade Literary Award. More: Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Awards announces 2024 winner Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Meet the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Awards 2025 winners
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
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12 honorees announced for 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Awards
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Six women and six young woman are to be honored for the 9th Annual Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Awards. According to a press release, the event will be held at East Ridge Country Club on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mayor appoints new director of nonprofit Providence House Officials say this prestigious award is named after civic leader, businesswoman, and philanthropist Virginia K. Shehee, whose legacy of service continues to inspire Northwest Louisiana. Each year, numerous outstanding women are nominated, and a select group is chosen for their remarkable impact on the community. A total of twelve women will be honored across two categories: six for the Most Influential Woman Award and six for the Most Influential Young Woman Award. One honoree from each category will be named the Most Influential Woman and Most Influential Young Woman of 2025. The 2025 Most Influential Woman honorees are: Vivian Andrews, Former Senior HR Consultant, AEP/SWEPCO Krystle Beauchamp, Director of Communications, Caddo Parish Tamara Crane, Executive Director, Bossier Council on Aging Zazell Dudley, Director of Economic Development, The Port of Caddo-Bossier Dr. Sweettie Williams Lars Jessica Milan Miller, CEO, Gingerbread House Children's Advocacy Center The 2025 Most Influential Young Woman honorees are: Cassie Donaghey, Northwood High School Katie Green, Plain Dealing High School Michelle Hood, Bossier High School Olivia Ostendorff, Loyola College Prep Shelby Owens, Captain Shreve High School Elizabeth Watts, Captain Shreve High School Patrons can support the event by purchasing individual tickets for $75 and table sponsorships for $1,000, which include luncheon tickets for eight, recognition in the program, and on social media and the Holy Angels website. Table sponsorships and individual tickets are available here. Shreveport's Centenary College celebrates annual Founders' Day This is the ninth year of this Northwest Louisiana honor, and proceeds will benefit Holy Angels, an independent, nonprofit organization serving approximately 185 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Holy Angels provides love, support, and empowerment through job and skills training, education, and community and social integration. Learn more at their website. For more information, please contact Audrey Robinson at 318-218-1845 or at audrey@ or Emerie Eck Holtzclaw at 318-469-5642 or emerie@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
