The 38th Annual Vernon Parish Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony was held May 5 at Leesville High School, recognizing the academic accomplishments of graduating seniors from across the parish.

The event was sponsored by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, the 30th Judicial District Bar Association and the Vernon Parish School Board.

Donna Dowden served as emcee for the ceremony, while Cindy Lavespere represented the 30th Judicial District Bar Association.

Keynote remarks were delivered by Mike Reese.

A special recognition was given to Tyler Wood, a senior at Rosepine High School and the 2025-2026 Vernon Parish High School Student of the Year, who addressed the graduating Class of 2026 during the ceremony.

Organizers said the annual event celebrates the dedication, hard work and academic excellence demonstrated by students throughout Vernon Parish.