Tensas Parish Students of the Year Winners

Recognized at February Meeting of Tensas Parish School Board

            The Students of the Year Awards Program is designed to recognize outstanding elementary, middle/junior high, and high school students.  This program is an excellent opportunity to recognize from each school those students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement, leadership ability, and citizenship.

            The Students of the Year winners have completed an application packet and a portfolio highlighting their achievements.  The candidates have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.  They have performed well on state assessments such as the LEAP, the iLEAP, and the GEE, as well as on the ACT.  They have demonstrated strong leadership ability and good citizenship.  They participate in a variety of activities both at school and in the community.  In December, the school-level winners in each category participated in the parish-level competition, and we are proud to honor the Tensas Parish Student of the Year winners.

            Albert South, a 5^th grade student at Newellton Elementary, was named 2010-2011 Tensas Parish Elementary Student of the Year.  Albert is the son of Kanola South and Danny South.  He participates in the 21^st Century After-School Program and has served as an usher at his church.  He has received academic awards such A/B Honor Roll, A Honor Roll, and Top of the Class.  He has also received a Citizenship Award.  Family means a lot to Albert, and he is inspired by his father.   He plans to attend Grambling State University and to become a doctor.  When he is grown and successful, he wants to do something to help Newellton and everyone who lives there.

            Christian Jones, a senior at Tensas High School, was named Tensas Parish High School Student of the Year.  Christian is the son of Diana and Karl Jones.  He is an intelligent, motivated, and determined young man who aspires to excel in whatever he does.   His commitment to academic excellent is evidenced by his receiving A/B Honor Roll Awards and scoring at the Mastery Level in both Science and Social Studies on the GEE.  He has been a member of the Beta Club, the Math Club, and the Yearbook Staff.  Christian plans to attend LSU or Tulane University and major in International Trade and Finance with a minor in Political Science.  He plans to continue his education and obtain an MBA.  Christian would like to work on Wall Street and to enter the political field at some point in his future.

            These parish winners will participate in the Regional Student of the Year competition in West Monroe on Friday, February 4, 2011.