Students from Caddo and Bossier parishes pursuing degrees through Northwestern State University’s School of Education were recognized during an Apple Pinning ceremony held March 24, marking their acceptance into teacher candidacy.

The ceremony honors students who have demonstrated a commitment to careers in education and will now advance into upper-level education coursework.

Students from the area recognized include:

Aliya Green of Haughton, Music Education

Jozey Isom of Haughton, Early Childhood Education

Abigail Meador of Haughton, Secondary Education

Avery Phillips of Bossier City, Secondary Education

Jamya Thompkins of Shreveport, Elementary Education