Lafayette County School Board honors Students of the Month

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board convened on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for its regular meeting, during which board members addressed various recognitions, approvals and administrative matters. The evening began with the board recognizing two of the district's Students of the Month. Although the board had not received the names of its two elementary school representatives, members were able to honor middle school student James Lawson-Defee and high school student Leah Negrete. Lawson-Defee was nominated by his seventh-grade teacher, who said he "always gives 100 percent every single day. When a new skill set is taught, James practices the skill