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Bogalusa High School held its highly anticipated Senior Honors’ Night on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the J.L. Bickham Auditorium to recognize and celebrate the outstanding academic achievements, community service, and leadership of the Class of 2025.

The evening commenced with the Presentation of the Colors by the Bogalusa High School JROTC, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by My’lasia Keys, Senior Class Secretary. Ta’Kkriya Brock, a Senior Class Representative, delivered a heartfelt invocation, setting a respectful and celebratory tone for the evening. The Mistress of Ceremony was Saudah Blackman-Stokes, Principal of Bogalusa High School, who guided the program with pride and enthusiasm.

Dozens of scholarships and awards were presented to deserving seniors, acknowledging their hard work, dedication, and future potential:

Bogalusa Foundation: Gabrielle Hopkins $16,000

and Jodie Knight $16,000

American Legion: Azaria Anders and  Lyric Pam

Washington Parish Youth Coalition: Steven Franklin and Tak’kyra Brock

Perfect Attendance: Gabrielle Hopkings

Student of the Year: Jodie Knight

Teacher of the Year: 6-8 Megan Herndon, 9-12 Chad Harry

Scholastic Award: Devin Adams – Valedictorian and Amour Harris – Salutatorian

Principal’s Award: Jodie Knight

Senior Class Teacher of the Year: Seren Strahan

Brillant Mindz (Community Service hours):

Adrionne Peters 60 hrs, Tyler Spikes 60 hrs, DeMarcus Wilson 83 hrs, JaKaelyn Moss 140 hrs, Akeelah Bell 150 hrs and My’Lasia Keys 200 hrs

Central Memorial Mass Reunion: Steven Franklin $500, JaKaelyn Moss $500, and Gabrielle Hopkins $1000

Class of 1994: Damion Tillman

Class of 1998: Steven Franklin

Compassionate Release Care: Jodie Knight, Gabrielle Hopkins, Cyera Lathan, JaKaelyn Moss, Jaren Hatcher, Darria Gholar, Akeelah Bell, Tyreionna Pittman and Steven Franklin

Compu Tech: Akeelah Bell

Don Short (received a trophy): Dyron Jackson

Larry Watterson: Steven Franklin  $500, Leandes Lester  $500, Eric Porter  $300, and Gabrielle Hopkins  $300

Lynne’s Legacy Award: Jameir Batemon, Nigel Caldwell, Katlynne Clark and Eric Porter

WP STEM and Innovative Learning Center: Dylon Roberts

Sweet Beulah Baptist Church: Devin Adams

Professional Women’s Club: Azaria Anders, Darria Gholar, and Tak’kyra Brock

Lion’s Club: Steven Franklin $2000 and Gabrielle Hopkins  $2000

Dogwood Club: Ja’Kaelyn Moss $500

Collins’ Twins: Ja’Kaelyn Moss, Akeelah Bell, Tyreionna Pittman and Cyera Lathan

WP Men’s Club: Steven Franklin $500

Tony Dural (Hattie McDillon): Tyren Smith

Katrina Williams (Robert Williams/Marie Williams): Gabrielle Hopkins and Jamichael Cotton

Aaron Taylor (I Believe): Marley McGowan $500, Nigel Caldwell $500 and Treamauryon Short $1000

Danielle Keys: Dyron Jackson $500 and Lance Jackson $500

Mike Oree 2nd Chance: Cyera Lathan, Lyric Pam, and Katlynn Clark

Tina Ratliff: Jayden Ratliff $500, Tazaria Ratliff $500 and DeMarquis Wilson $500

WP Sheriff’s Award: Jaylon Keys

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church: Steven Franklin $400

Upward Bound TRIO Program: Devin Adams $4500 and Gabreille Hopkins $4500

Believe in Your Dreams: Tak’Kyra Brock $250 and Dyron Jackson $250