After submitting detailed portfolios showcasing their academic achievements, leadership, and community involvement—and completing an interview process—finalists gathered for the 2025–2026 Student of the Year competition held on November 12, 2025.
A panel of community leaders interviewed each finalist and selected this year’s winners. Serving on the selection committee were Jacob Murchison, Linda Page, Reba Phelps, Katrice Below, Sarah Mallette, Corey Poole, and Dewayne Chelette (see image below).
Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Natchitoches Parish Students of the Year!
🏆 Winners
Brinley Cedars | 5th Grade, NSU Elementary
Khloe Kaufman | 8th Grade, NSU Middle Lab
Annaliece Romero | 12th Grade, Natchitoches Central High School
Finalists from all grades included:
Fifth Grade
Des’lyn Peace – Magnet
Isabella Evans – Fairview
Lydia Stedman – Provencal
Ashton Walker – Marthaville
Eighth Grade
Jamel Cheatwood – Natchitoches Junior High
Kayden Bedgood – Lakeview
Natalie Broadway – Provencal
Josiah Harris – Magnet
Jesse Clark – Marthaville
Twelfth Grade
Tralyn Lofton – Lakeview High
Congratulations to all of these outstanding students for representing their schools and our parish with pride, excellence, and leadership!
Interviewers Pictured Below: Jacob Murchison, Linda Page, Reba Phelps, Katrice Below, Sarah Mallette, Corey Poole, and Dewayne Chelette.
