Submitted by the Lafayette Parish School System
LAFAYETTE PARISH, LA (September 16, 2024) – Four exceptional students in the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) have been named 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. This prestigious recognition is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence.
These students have demonstrated outstanding scholarly abilities and benefited from the exceptional educational environment provided by our LPSS schools.
Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr., says, “This achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of our educators, administrators, and support staff who have worked tirelessly to deliver an enriching curriculum that sets students up for success in college and beyond. To say we are proud of these young people would be an understatement.”
The students now move to the selection of finalists and could earn a $2500 scholarship. They are:
- Seth Wall – Early College Academy
- Cade L. Deroche – Lafayette High
- Joseph C. Boulanger – David Thibodaux STEM
- Marian Akinsoji – Early College Academy
Finalists will be notified in February.
