The Red River Parish School Board congratulated the students selected as the VFW Students of the Month at the February board meeting on Monday. Selected were Christopher Day from Red River Elementary, Chavell Johnson from Red River Academic Academy, Logan Mims from Red River Junior High, and Laniyah Bradbury from Red River High School.

Each month during the school year, the Coushatta VFW Post and Auxiliary 7287, in cooperation with Lott Oil/Chevron, recognize the outstanding achievements of students from each school in the parish. Each is presented with a certificate of recognition and a gift card from Lott Oil/Chevron. Teachers and school administration wrote the following nomination letters about these students.

Red River Elementary – Christopher Day
Christopher Day is an outstanding student who leads by example and works hard to achieve his goals. He sets high expectations for himself and is attentive and eager to participate in every lesson. He is not only a great student, but an awesome classmate/friend as well. He stays on task and helps his classmates stay on task with his amazing behavior. He is always willing to jump in to help others and is an awesome peer tutor. We are so thankful to have Christopher in 5th grade this year! He makes us BULLDOG Proud! Day was nominated by the 5th Grade Teachers.

Red River Academic Academy – Chavell Johnson
Nothing beats a great smile; that is the first thing you notice about Chavell Johnson. To be honest, when I’m’ around Chavell, it’s hard not to smile. I see the potential he has to lead others. He’s able to translate learning into action for himself as well as his classmates. He works hard and carries himself in a polite and respectable manner.

Chavell Johnson strives daily for excellence and is capable and very dependable. He is an intelligent, kind, respectful, and polite young man. Chavell has a great work ethic. He gives his all in everything he does at the Academy. Red River Parish can rest easy knowing young men like Chavell Johnson are its future. Johnson was nominated by teachers John Bachman and Asalee Brown.

Red River Junior High – Logan Mims
Logan is a very bright and self-motivated student who excels in the classroom as well as in the athletic fields. He is a leader in the classroom and an example for all to follow. He easily leads class and group discussions. He is always willing to help his peers if needed. He has a smile and a positive attitude daily. It has been a pleasure getting to know Logan, and I see great things for Logan’s future. Mims was nominated by his teacher, Kandis Temple.

Red River High School – Laniyah Bradberry
Laniyah is our Cheer Captain here at RRHS. She is creative and enjoys solving problems in difficult situations. Laniyah takes pride in her leadership position, has a “can do” attitude, and will accomplish anything she sets her mind to. She shows respect for her peers as well as adults. Laniyah is kind, considerate, and sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of her teammates while allowing them to express their feelings.

Her Cheer Squad motto is: “To achieve success, you need to fight for it, work hard, and find something to encourage and inspire everyone on the team.” Bradbury was nominated by Ms. Cynthia Smith, the Cheer Coach.