Northwestern State University hosted over 2,600 high school students, faculty sponsors, and families from 38 schools throughout the region for the Northwest Louisiana Literary Rally, Saturday, February 24. The Louisiana High School Rally, an academic competition held throughout the state since 1909, with the regional competition being held at NSU since the 1960’s, is an academic competition in which high school students compete by taking exams in a variety of subjects taught in high school. The Northwest Louisiana Rally held at NSU featured 51 different tests ranging from Agriscience to Calculus. Red River Parish was ably represented by teams from Red River High School and Riverdale. Students who earn qualifying scores on their test or performance will advance to compete at the state literary rally at LSU in Baton Rouge in March. NSU’s Art and Science departments also held demonstrations and a drone flying contest.

Hard-working teachers raising our young people’s sights and encouraging academic excellence are part and parcel of our school’s mission. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for the hours of hard work, dedication, and belief in your students’ abilities. Lastly, the Red River Parish Journal wishes all the best to the students who will go on to represent our parish at the state rally in Baton Rouge.  Well done!