During the meeting of the Vernon Parish School Board on January 4, 2024, members of the Board met candidates for Student of the Year from several schools.  At the School Board meeting on Tuesday, January 9, other students nominated were introduced, and district winners vying for the title were announced.

Student of the Year honors in 5^th grade went to Harper Lewis of Vernon Middle School; Aubree Anable of Leesville Junior High in 8^th grade; and Dylan Gallion of Pickering High in 12^th grade.  Gallion also represented Pickering in the 5^th and 8^th grade during his school years.

Students from other schools recognized Tuesday included Alonna Littleton from Anacoco Elementary; 8^th grader Makynna Averitt from Anacoco; and senior Anniston Manley of Anacoco High.

Leesville was represented by Harper Lewis of Vernon Middle School; Aubree Anable from Leesville Junior High; and Charlie Travis of Leesville High School. 

Pickering Students included 5^th grader Mar Cobarrubia; 8^th grader London Cobarrubia; and senior Dylan Gallion.

Pitkin students recognized were 5^th grader Lydia Wisby; 8^th grader Wyett Sasser; and senior Abby Robinson.

Candidates from Simpson included 5^th grader Abagail Hughes; 8^th grader Natalie Goforth; and senior Marshall Yates.

Curriculum coordinator Karen Robertson relayed to Board members the difficult process that each student undertook to obtain this honor.