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BATON ROUGE, La. – Today the Louisiana Department of Education released the names of 21 students selected as finalists in the state’s annual Students of the Year competition. The 21 students selected include one elementary, middle and high school student from each of the state’s seven regions. The finalists represent traditional public, public charter and nonpublic schools. The finalists will participate in a virtual ceremony on April 21, when the winners will be announced for each grade level.
“I’m proud of each of these finalists and would be honored to have any of them represent us as a Louisiana Student of the Year,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. “Their achievements and hard work are proof that Louisiana’s children are as capable as any in the nation.” Public and nonpublic schools were asked to submit one candidate from their student body.
Janelle Varnado shares her memory of Seventh Ward Santa: I was a student at St. Leo the Great Elementary. Every year, I looked forward to taking a picture with Santa, the REAL Santa. I have every photo from age 3-11 saved but this one is my favorite. At this age (8), my parents were separating and it was a hard time for my family. With my world changing, I remember looking forward to one constant tradition. taking a picture with Black Santa.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JANELLE VARNADO
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