The Assumption Parish Public School Board recognized the top students of the year, who are as follows: Kassidy Besson (Assumption High School Senior); River Sanchez (Napoleonville Middle School 8th grader); and A’Nyri Parker (Belle Rose Primary 5th grader). All three students represented Assumption Parish at the Region 2 student competition. They were selected based on their academic achievements, leadership skills, and character and service to their school and community. Each year, students from grade 5, 8, and 12 are selected to compete in the state program.

This article was originally published in May 2023.