2024 Lakeview High School alumni and FFA member Naeer Barker was cast as Linus in the recent production of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”. His work ethic and ability in that role was to open a few doors as the NSU CAPA people helping with the production took notice of him. Naeer Barker became the first Lakeview High School Alumni to earn a Theater Scholarship from NSU’s prestigious School of Creative and Performing Arts. Combined with his TOPS award, his collegiate future is assured. Hard work pays off!
Naeer’s membership in Lakeview’s FFA chapter under FFA advisor Ms. Sarah Mallette was to prove fortuitous. Ms. Mallette assigned him an extemporaneous speech for FFA. One thing led to another, and that led Naeer to taking part in the school district’s first theater production in years.
The Natchitoches Parish Journal wishes to congratulate Mr. Naeer Barker on both his TOPS award and earning the first NSU Theater Scholarship awarded to a Lakeview grad. We are looking forward to seeing great things from you in the coming years!
