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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
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Caddo Parish student named overall Louisiana Student of the Year for elementary school
A Caddo Parish student was recognized as an overall honoree for the 2025 Student of the Year. The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) announced Friday, May 16, that Mary Mack Thornton was named the elementary school Louisiana Student of the Year. "These students have distinguished themselves through exceptional academic performance, leadership, and service," said Louisiana Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. "They are proof that hard work and high expectations yield extraordinary results." Thornton is a fifth grader at Eden Gardens Elementary School and has maintained a 4.0 GPA. She is also a well-rounded student who shines in the classroom, on the playing field and through her artistic interests. Thornton is known as a natural leader and has a deep love for reading. She is aspiring to be an otolaryngologist like her father and is very passionate about childhood health and physical fitness. 'Today, we honor not only academic excellence, but the promise these students hold for Louisiana's future,' BESE President Ronnie Morris said. 'Their talent, leadership and drive inspire confidence in the next generation of Louisiana's leaders.' Each year the LDOE selects regional honorees based on criteria that measure academic achievement, leadership, character and service to their schools and communities. Selection committees also evaluate electronic portfolios, student writing samples and conduct interviews to assess communication and critical thinking skills. All 24 honorees were celebrated at an awards ceremony May 16 at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center in Baton Rouge. And only three students were selected as the overall Louisiana Student of the Year. More: Check out three students from northwest Louisiana who were named honorees for Student of the Year Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Caddo student named Louisiana Student of the Year for elementary
Yahoo
25-02-2025
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6 Baton Rouge area students named Louisiana Students of the Year finalists
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Six students from Baton Rouge area schools were named finalists for this year's Louisiana Students of the Year competition. The Louisiana Department of Education said 24 finalists were named statewide. The awards ceremony is set for May 16 at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center in Baton Rouge. Winners will be announced for grades 5, 8 and 12. 'Congratulations to each of our finalists. They represent the very best of Louisiana's young scholars and leaders,' Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley said. 'We are proud to recognize academic excellence and look forward to celebrating with these students, their families, and educators in May.' See which students from the Baton Rouge area were named finalists. Zoey Olivia Jenkins from Parkview Elementary School in East Baton Rouge Parish. Kai Ava-Jrew Butler from Brusly Upper Elementary School in West Baton Rouge Parish. Christopher James Godso III from North Corbin Junior High School in Livingston Parish. Brielle Taylor Poche' from Gonzales Middle School in Ascension Parish. Marlie Blair McLellan from Dutchtown High School in Ascension Parish. Krishawndalyn Louise Rian Clark from Port Allen High School in West Baton Rouge Parish. Ascension Public Schools Superintendent Edith M. Walker released a statement congratulating two students named finalists. 'Congratulations to Brielle Poche' and Marlie McLellan for being named Louisiana Student of the Year finalists! Their hard work, dedication, and excellence truly embody the spirit of Ascension Public schools, and we are incredibly proud of the outstanding way they represent Gonzales Middle and Dutchtown High schools.' Ascension Public Schools Superintendent Edith M. Walker West Baton Rouge Schools released the following statement. 'Please join us in congratulating 5th grader Kai Ava-Jrew Butler and 12th grader Krishawndalyn Louise Rian Clark as one of 8 finalists each for Louisiana Student of the Year. 'Their achievements in leadership, academic performance, and community service exemplify the qualities we strive to foster in our students. Congratulations to both students on this remarkable accomplishment!' West Baton Rouge Schools via Facebook Impact Charter School sues BESE after board removal, alleges overreach House GOP budget resolution on thin ice as conservatives dig in on opposition Baton Rouge mayor gives update on proposed plan to rededicate library funds Here's where the first Chi-Chi's will open — and how you could own part of the brand Vance on Trump declining to endorse him: 'It's too early' 6 Baton Rouge area students named Louisiana Students of the Year finalists Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Automotive
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Acadia Parish bridge closed due to vehicle crash
ACADIA PARISH, La. () — The Estherwood Pontoon Bridge on La. 91 is closed due to single vehicle crash, authorities said. The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office has encouraged motorists to use alternative routes. No timeline was released for the reopening of the bridge. 100 of the best books by Black Americans Acadiana's finalists for Louisiana Student of the Year Chris Jasper of the Isley Brothers dies at 73 40-year-old man dies in West Monroe storage container fire Acadia Parish bridge closed due to vehicle crash Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
