The young men and women of Natchitoches Junior High commemorated Black History Month with a Historical Figure Poster Contest, Friday, February 16. Each student at the school was tasked with learning about an African-American historical figure and presenting their discoveries on a poster. The posters were then judged with the winners going on to the final competition.

The goal of the event was to have the children not just parrot back what they had found on the internet, but to incorporate when they read into lasting learning. It was plainly evident from the quality of the posters, the breadth of their subjects and above all, the enthusiasm of the young men and women presenting their projects, that the learning goal had been achieved.

The faculty, staff and students of Natchitoches Junior High School are a hard working bunch who have done a superb job. Well done!

7th grade:
Kaine Baptiste- first place
Mariah Holliman- second place
Aliyah McHenry- third place
Honorable mentions:
Rachel Coutee
LaKeria Bolton
Omar Bell
Lynniyah St. Remy

8th grade:
Jordan Wade- first place
Deshun Snow- second place
Chloe Henry- third place
Honorable mentions:
Sarah McElroy
Donovan Law
Alannah Cardonna
Kalayah McNulty
Dana Gonzalez