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St. Mary Parish School Board honors students and staff at March meeting
Summary
The St. Mary Parish School Board recognized students and educators from Patterson High, Franklin Junior High and Wanda Elementary on March 5, 2026, spotlighting academic and extracurricular achievements and several teacher-of-the-year and employee awards.
The St. Mary Parish School Board recognized students and employees from several schools during its March 5, 2026 regular meeting in the Evan Medine meeting room.
The board introduced Patterson High School's student of the month, Paola Bobbit Torres, and teacher of the month and Patterson teacher of the year, Nikia Brooks, who was praised for leadership, mentoring and instructional work. Franklin Junior High's student of the year, Tashai Smith, and employee of the month Coach Brian Lee Johnson were also acknowledged. Wanda Elementary's student of the year Ansley Bach and teacher-of-the-year Miss Blanco received recognition for classroom impact and special-education leadership.
The recognitions highlighted extracurricular and community engagement (athletics, band, student government, and service) and instructional leadership. Speakers urged community support for student programs and thanked families and school staff in attendance.
No formal board action was required for the recognitions; these items were presented near the start of the meeting and followed by routine agenda business.
