Quinn Turcotte of Rosepine Elementary School has been named the Vernon Parish Elementary Student of the Year.

Quinn moved to Louisiana with her family in 2021 when the Army brought them to the area. She was in kindergarten at the time and remembers her first friend at Rosepine, Deborah, who helped her feel welcome at her new school.

Now 10 years old, Quinn enjoys reading, making earrings and spending time with her cats, Mac and Cheese and Happy.

One of her favorite family traditions is visiting the Dixie Dude Ranch in Texas, where she wakes up at 5 a.m. to help the wranglers care for the horses.

Quinn hopes to pursue a career as a flight nurse or follow in her mother’s footsteps by becoming an emergency room nurse.

After learning about CPR during fire camp this summer, she hopes to earn her certification so she can help others during emergencies.

Quinn expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity and thanked her teachers, particularly Ms. Lafleur and Ms. Warren, for helping her grow.