DeSoto Parish Schools is recognizing three Mansfield High School students for representing the district on a national stage at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Student Leadership Academy held in Washington, D.C.

Jacques Burton, Yuxi Zheng, and Celina Husein were selected to attend the prestigious leadership program, where students from across the country gathered to develop leadership skills, explore career pathways, and engage in civic-focused learning experiences.

District officials praised the students for demonstrating professionalism, dedication, and leadership throughout the academy, noting that their participation reflects positively on Mansfield High School and DeSoto Parish Schools as a whole.

The JAG National Student Leadership Academy is designed to prepare students for future success through hands-on leadership training and exposure to national-level opportunities. School leaders said Burton, Zheng, and Husein exemplified excellence while representing their school, community, and district during the event.