On June 23, 2024, the First Methodist Church Coushatta honored four recent graduates. Pastor Trevor Blair presented mother and daughter Patience Danzy and Bryn Danzy, along with Sister and Brother Elizabeth Hughes and Tyler Hughes, with devotional books and prayed over each student’s success. This moment marked profound milestones for each family.

Patience Danzy graduated from Northwestern State University with a Master of Education degree in Special Education. She pursued the degree while a mother and teaching full time. She also passed the Educational Leadership Exams for Ed Leader Level 1.

Bryn Danzy graduated Valedictorian from Red River High School. Her high school accomplishments included Summa Cum Laude honors. She also had numerous athletic softball accolades.

Elizabeth Hughes graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science from Northwestern State University. Hughes is focusing on getting married in a month, preparing for the Praxis exam and becoming a teacher soon.

Tyler Hughes graduated with honors from Red River High School. As the class’s highest ACT score, Hughes transitioned from High School to Centenary College in the same month. Hughes will play Baseball for Centenary this year.