PARKVIEW SENIOR EARNS PRESTIGIOUS QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP education
BROADMOOR HIGH BASEBALL GIVES BACK WITH “BIKE FROM A BUC”
Parkview Baptist School is celebrating senior Ray Pineda, who has been named a QuestBridge National College Match Scholar, one of the nation’s most competitive scholarship honors. Through this program, Ray has earned a full four-year scholarship to the University of Chicago, covering tuition, housing, meals, and more— valued at around $98,000 per year. This achievement highlights his academic excellence, leadership, and dedication both in and out of the classroom.
Broadmoor High’s baseball team spread joy throughout the community with their annual “Bike from a BUC” giveaway. Coach Terrell Thomas, three players, and a team manager donated 31 bikes to students across 15 local schools, putting smiles on kids’ faces and promoting active, healthy lifestyles. This heartwarming initiative highlights the Buccaneers’ commitment to giving back and making a positive impact beyond the baseball field.
ST. JOSEPH’S STUDENTS SHINE AT LOUISIANA YOUTH LEGISLATURE St. Joseph’s Academy (SJA) sent 48 students to the 64th annual Louisiana Youth Legislature Conference in Baton Rouge, joining a record 500+ students from across the state. This student-led, three-day mock-legislative session allows participants to draft, present, and debate bills while assuming roles in all three branches of government. The SJA delegation had five bills reach debate, with Senate Bill 321, authored by Ava Thevenot and Lorelei Robinson, passing both houses and becoming law, requiring equal athletic resources in schools. In addition, two SJA students were elected to the 2026 state board, further highlighting the school’s leadership and civic engagement.
PARK MEDICAL ACADEMY INTRO- DUCES BOOK VENDING MACHINE Park Medical Academy is taking a new step to promote student literacy with the unveiling of a book vending machine on campus. Through a partnership with EnvisioNBR, Line 4 Line, and ExxonMobil, students can earn tokens for attendance, positive behavior, and academic achievement, which they can redeem for free, culturally relevant books curated by Line 4 Line. The initiative aims to increase access to reading while inspiring a lifelong love of books, providing students with engaging literature that reflects their experiences and communities.
10 FEBRUARY 2026 | BRPARENTS.COM
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