Students from DeSoto Parish 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 DeSoto Parish recognized include:

Alexa Gannon of Logansport, Early Childhood Education

Elizabeth Houston of Mansfield, Elementary Education