By Malcolm Butler
While athletics usually takes the spotlight for signing day events, the academic side took its turn Thursday as 14 Choudrant High School seniors signed academic scholarships during an event held at the school’s auditorium.
“We are so proud of all of these students,” said Choudrant Principal Chris Jones. “They have worked countless hours to earn the grades that got them these academic scholarships. They have all been active on our campus at CHS. They have all been members of the Beta Club, Student Council, basketball, softball, track, and cheerleaders.”
The group included 11 students who will further their academic careers at Louisiana Tech, two at Northwestern State and one at ULM.
“I am grateful that I get to come to work with these students every day and another 390 just like them. They take care of their business in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Events like this are a testament to these kids, their parents, and the teachers that pour into them every day.”
Payton Antley signed the Academic Merit Scholarship from the University of Louisiana Monroe. He is planning to major in kinesiology and pursue a career as an Occupational Therapist.
Ava Collinsworth signed the Louisiana Scholars College Scholarship Package from Northwestern State University. She is planning to major in Actuarial Science and Art History and plans to pursue a career as an Actuary.
Katee Brown accepted the Presidential Honors Scholarship from Northwestern State University. She is planning to major in Interior Design and plans to pursue a career as an Interior Designer.
Bo Collinsworth accepted the Outstanding Student Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. He is planning to major in Mechanical Engineering and plans to pursue a career as an Engineer.
Ashton Boudreaux signed the Outstanding Student Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. He is planning to major in Computer Information Systems and plans to pursue a career as an Information Technologist.
Hayden Chreene accepted the Outstanding Student Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. He is planning to major in cyber engineering and pursue a career as a software developer.
Michael Jones signed the Outstanding Student Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. He is planning to major in aviation and pursue a career as a pilot.
Tanya Mina accepted the Presidential Choice Counselor Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. She is planning to major in Pre-Law and plans to pursue a career as an attorney.
Jadon Newton signed the Outstanding Student Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. He is planning to major in Cyber Engineering and plans to pursue a career as a Computer Engineer.
Kadence Nugent accepted the Outstanding Student Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. She is planning to major in Education and plans to pursue a career in early childhood education.
Trinity Richardson accepted the Outstanding Student Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. She is planning to major in biology with a minor in psychology and then plans to attend medical school and ultimately to pursue a career as a psychiatrist.
Saylor Smith signed the Counselor’s Choice Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. Smith is planning to major in Business.
TJ Smith accepted the Presidential Choice Scholarship and the Forestry Presidential Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. He is planning to major in Forestry and plans to pursue a career as a Game Warden.
Analise Stevenson accepted the Counselor’s Choice Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. She is planning to major in Interior Design and plans to pursue a career as an Interior Designer.
