Bossier Parish Schools announced its 2025–26 Students of the Year, recognizing three standout students whose academic achievements, leadership, and service have earned them the opportunity to represent the district in the Louisiana Student of the Year competition.

The honorees include an award-winning 4-H member and school broadcaster, a high-achieving performing arts and athletics participant, and a scholar-athlete who has earned top distinctions in both academics and civic service.

Emlyn Soto, a fifth grader at W.T. Lewis Elementary, was named the Bossier Parish Elementary Student of the Year. Soto serves as 4-H Club President and ranks in the Top 10 statewide for her portfolio. She is active in the Bulldog Broadcast team, Poco Voci Honor Choir, tumbling, swim team, Junior Naturalists, and several school clubs. Soto also leads and mentors younger students and participates in numerous service projects, including Operation Christmas Child, local food pantry donations, church activities, and Bossier Schools’ Day of Service.

Hadleigh Fulghum, an eighth grader at Cope Middle School, is the Bossier Parish Middle School Student of the Year. Fulghum is a campus leader involved in FCA, cheer, Yearbook Staff, volleyball, Junior Beta Club, and Junior Musical Theatre. She has starred as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, trains in youth karate, attends the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Dance Camp, and teaches at Vicki’s School of Dance.

Academically, she is part of the Gifted program and maintains A/B Honor Roll status. She is also active in community and church service, including Night to Shine.

Kang Noh, a senior at Airline High School, was named the Bossier Parish High School Student of the Year. A QuestBridge Scholar, Noh serves as Team Captain of the Airline Vikings Football team and was elected Governor of Youth Legislature and School Board President at Louisiana Boys State. He is an Academic All-State honoree in football, earned a 33 on the ACT, and has perfect LEAP scores in English and Algebra I. Noh is also involved in service as a worship leader, musician, and dedicated community volunteer.

The Louisiana Department of Education will announce the State Students of the Year in each grade category during an awards ceremony in the spring.