Three students from Sabine Parish have been named nominees in the Louisiana Department of Education’s 2026 Students of the Year program, an honor that recognizes exceptional student achievement across the state.

The Louisiana Department of Education, in partnership with the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), annually recognizes outstanding fifth, eighth, and twelfth grade students who demonstrate excellence in academic performance, leadership, citizenship, and service to their schools and communities.

Nominees are selected through a competitive review process that includes public, charter, and nonpublic schools within each BESE region. From this group, regional honorees and finalists will be announced later in the school year. Finalists will be celebrated at a statewide awards ceremony, where one overall honoree per grade level will be selected.

The following Sabine Parish students were named nominees in the 2026 Students of the Year program:
• Audrey Marie Faust, fifth grade
• Vivian Leigh Campbell, eighth grade
• Allie LaRae Tarver, twelfth grade

Each student was recognized for demonstrating strong academic achievement, leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. Their nominations reflect the dedication of Sabine Parish schools to fostering student success and encouraging leadership at every grade level.

The nominees will continue through the selection process as the Department of Education prepares to announce regional honorees and finalists later this year.