A Southwood High School student was honored during the Shreveport City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, for an academic milestone making school history.

Christopher Daniels II, the Shreveport Chapter Top Teen representative for TLOD Shreveport Chapter, was formally recognized at Government Plaza after becoming the first student in Southwood High School history to graduate with an associate degree from Southern University at Shreveport Louisiana while still completing high school.

The achievement marks a significant academic accomplishment, highlighting Daniels’ ability to balance dual enrollment coursework at the collegiate level alongside his high school studies.

Community members and representatives noted the recognition during the council meeting as a moment of pride for both Southwood High School and the broader Shreveport area, emphasizing the importance of student achievement and advanced academic opportunities available through local educational partnerships.

Daniels’ accomplishment was celebrated as an example of academic excellence and perseverance, setting a new milestone within the school’s history.