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Bossier Schools honor National Merit semifinalists, support staff and expand military-family supports

Bossier Parish School Board · October 3, 2025
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Summary

At the Oct. 2 meeting the district recognized student achievements including two National Merit semifinalists and multiple commended students, presented Gold Star and Award of Excellence honors to school support employees, and highlighted Purple Star school expansion and a new monthly $500 support gift from the Bossier Chamber’s Military Support Foundation.

Bossier Parish School Board on Oct. 2 celebrated student and staff achievements and announced new supports for military-connected students.

Communications officer Sonia Bales presented a series of recognitions: Benton students Henry Faber and Om Ganapathy were state finalists in the Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition; JJ Mason and Austin Hawkins were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists; and five students received letters of commendation. Bales invited the public to review the…

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