The Claiborne Parish School Board has announced its 2025 District Students of the Year, recognizing three outstanding students for their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to their schools and communities.

This year’s honorees represent the elementary, middle, and high school levels across the parish:

Emery Edwards, 5th Grade — Haynesville Elementary School

Sonnie Vinson, 8th Grade — Summerfield High School

Leyla Slaughter, 12th Grade — Homer High School

The students were selected after excelling in the district’s rigorous Student of the Year process, which evaluates academic achievement, citizenship, leadership, and involvement in extracurricular and community activities.

School officials praised the recipients for their hard work and dedication, noting that each student reflects the strong academic standards and values of Claiborne Parish Schools.

“These students truly exemplify what it means to be leaders both in and out of the classroom,” the district said in a statement. “We congratulate them on this well-deserved honor and look forward to seeing the great things they will accomplish.”

The three winners will go on to compete at the regional level as part of Louisiana’s statewide Student of the Year program.