The DeSoto Parish School Board honored 42 members of the Class of 2019 at its annual Elite Scholars’ Dinner Monday, April 8, 2019. Select students from Logansport, Mansfield, North DeSoto, and Stanley received the distinction of being an elite scholar.
Students were selected on the basis of their performance on National recognized exams, cumulative GPA, and accumulation of college credits. The annual event highlighted the achievements of these students and featured a speech from the DeSoto Parish High School Student of the Year, Kyle Deas.
The Superintendent of the DeSoto Parish School System, Clay Corley, expressed his pride in the accomplishments of these students and the entire DeSoto Parish School System. He stated that an annual event of this type is not featured in many school districts, and he is proud to be a part of a school system that recognizes the academic achievements of its students.