St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools proudly announce the 2025 District Student of the Year Finalists! These exceptional students were selected for their outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and community involvement.
Each school in the district nominated its top students, and a panel of judges reviewed essays, portfolios, and interviews to identify this year’s district finalists. One finalist from each grade division—5th, 8th, and 12th—will be selected to represent St. John the Baptist Parish Schools at the regional level of the Louisiana Department of Education’s Student of the Year Program.
Congratulations to all of our finalists and celebrate their hard work, dedication, and excellence. The district winners will be announced soon!
12th Grade Finalists:
Ms. Basjia Baxter (East St. John High School)
Ms. Alaycia Cannon (West St. John High School)
8th Grade Finalists:
Ms. Kassidy Allen (LaPlace Elementary School)
Mr. Nace Coignet (Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy School)
Mr. Derron Cook, II (John L. Ory Communications Magnet School)
Mr. Jeremy Geason (West St. John High School)
Ms. Madison George (Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School)
Mr. Jonny Kinney (Emily C. Watkins Elementary School)
Ms. Melany Morales (Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School)
5th Grade Finalists:
Ms. Christina Collins (Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School)
Mr. Deon Davenport (LaPlace Elementary School)
Mr. Shanen Green (Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School)
Ms. Rayan A'Lynn Leo (West St. John Elementary School)
Ms. Carmen Roussel (John L. Ory Communications Magnet School)
Ms. A'Jailyn White (Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy School)
Ms. Regina Williams (Emily C. Watkins Elementary School)