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Bryce Hendrickson passed the GED test on June 26, 2010.

As a graduate of Bethel Christian Academy, he needed a GED to enroll in college to focus on studies in business management or social work.

With a score of 478, he passed the exam well above the cutoff score of 450.

The Florien FFA Floriculture teams traveled to Louisiana State University’s campus in Baton Rouge to participate in the Louisiana FFA Career Development Events on April 27. The Floriculture CDE requires students to identify plant samples that are commonly used in floral and landscaping projects...

Ward named to Dean’s List

Matthew Aaron Ward of Florien was named to the 2010 Spring Dean’s List at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 G.P.A. for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Pearce wins state 4-H record book Competition

Lincoln Pearce, a 4-H member from Florien High School, is a state winner for her 4-H Record Book entry into the state competition. She entered the Science, Engineering, and Technology Mission Mandate Category with her book on fashion. She completed the Under Construction 4-H project book and...

Barrios awarded scholarship

Julie Lauren Barrios, daughter of Brian and Brenda Barrios of Converse, has been awarded the Robert C. Byrd Scholarship from the Louisiana Department of Education. She is one of 137 graduates in Louisiana to receive this honor. Barrios recently graduated from Converse High School and will be...

Florien FFA to hold fundraiser

The Florien FFA Chapter will be representing Louisiana in three National FFA competitions at the upcoming 83rd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind.

Florien FFA Advisor, Amy Green, nine FFA members, and a number of chaperones have been preparing for the upcoming contests. The...

Edmonson on President’s List

Kimberly N. Edmonson of Many was named to the President’s List at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond for the spring 2010 semester.

To be named to the President’s List, students must have earned a 3.50 or better grade point average.

NSU announces President’s List

Four Northwestern State University student from Marthaville were listed on the President’s List for the Spring 2010 semester, according to NSU President Dr. Randall J. Webb. Students representing Marthaville were Phillip B. Adams, Jessica M. Bass, Vanessa Renee Birdwell, and Devin S. Lewis....

NSU announces President’s List

Three hundred and eighty-eight students at Northwestern State University have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2010 semester, according to NSU President Dr. Randall J. Web. Students on the President’s List must be enrolled full-time at Northwestern and make A’s in all academic...

Miley named Sabine’s Bus Driver of 2010

Kendall Miley, who is the bus driver for the Sabine Career Academy, was named Sabine Parish School Bus Driver of the Year at the Sabine Parish School Board meeting on June 21. Director of Student Support Services Clay Corley, left, made the presentation. Miley’s daughters, Katlin and Kelsey,...