LSMSA students nationally recognized by College Board

This national program recognizes high-achieving students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance on College Board assessments such as the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and Advanced Placement® (AP) Exams. Each year, students across the country are selected for recognition in one or more categories based on their achievements and background.

The following LSMSA juniors and seniors were honored in three award categories (Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, First-Generation Recognition Award, and School Recognition Award): Caiden Bergeron of Vacherie, Cameron Brunson of Natchitoches, Anika Chegireddy of Monroe, Bryan Chen of Natchitoches, Annabel Schleifstein of New Orleans, Evan Dong of Houma, Lucas Espinoza of Bossier City, Emil Galliano of LaPlace, Monika Garlapati of West Monroe, Kenzie Gradney of Denham Springs, Faith Grahmann of Lafayette, Elise Hebert of Haughton, Alison Key of Natchitoches, David Li of Natchitoches, Logan Parker of Baton Rouge, Logan Schexnider of Arnaudville, Evelyn Richie of Paulina, and Ashlynn Stafford of Denham Springs, and Patrick Perdue of Prarieville.

“LSMSA students consistently rise to meet the highest academic standards, and this national recognition reflects their hard work, curiosity, and commitment to learning,” said Dr. Steve Horton, Executive Director of LSMSA. “We are proud to see their accomplishments acknowledged on a national level—it speaks to the quality of our students, our faculty, and the supportive community that empowers them to reach their full potential.”

Students qualify for the National Recognition Program by maintaining a GPA of 3.3 or higher, earning top scores on College Board assessments, and ranking among the top 10% of test takers in their high school, state, or award category.

The recognition connects students with thousands of colleges and scholarship organizations, expanding their postsecondary opportunities and increasing access to merit-based aid.

About the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts

Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is Louisiana’s top state-supported residential high school, offering selective admissions for the state’s high-achieving, highly motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors. As a public school, there is no tuition, and support from the LSMSA Foundation ensures the program remains accessible to all qualified students regardless of financial need.

To learn more, visit LSMSA.edu.