Louisiana College President Rick Brewer presents the Smith Scholarship trophy to Prospect resident Alena Noakes, a student at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts in Natchitoches, after she was announced the winner of a full scholarship to Louisiana College. All of the competitors were judged according to their academic performance, leadership traits, and Christian commitment. Runners-up who enroll at LC this fall will be awarded an annual scholarship of $8500 and admitted into the C.S. Lewis Scholars Honors Program.
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