Ascension Students Excel at State Literary Rally and Regional Writing Competition

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Ascension Episcopal School students are once again demonstrating the strength of the school’s academic program, earning top honors at both the Louisiana High School Rally Association (LHSRA) State Literary Rally and the regional Writes of Spring Writing Contest.

Together, these achievements highlight Ascension’s commitment to excellence across disciplines, from rigorous academic competition to creative expression.

Leading at the State Level

The State Literary Rally represents one of the most competitive academic events in Louisiana, bringing together top-performing students from across the state.
Ascension students delivered an outstanding performance, earning multiple top placements:
  • Cameron Adania – 1st Place, Calculus I
  • Afif Lakhani – 1st Place, Spanish IV
  • Morgan Alspaugh – 2nd Place, Economics
  • Sophie Courville – 2nd Place, French II
  • Henri Durio – 2nd Place, Spanish III
  • Louis Soileau – 3rd Place, Biology I
  • William Allemand – 3rd Place, Geometry
  • Martha Odom – 3rd Place, Journalism I
  • Natalya Grant – 4th Place, English III
Students also earned top honors in Foreign Language open events:
  • Anna-Grace Adams – Superior (Gold), French I Interpretive Reading
  • Nick Dukes – Superior (Gold), Spanish III Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Graycen Daly – Excellent (Silver), French II Extemporaneous Speaking
  • William Whetsell – Excellent (Silver), Spanish I Interpretive Reading
  • Shelby Piasecki – Excellent (Silver), Spanish II Interpretive Reading
  • Jack Bond – Excellent (Silver), Spanish III Interpretive Reading
In addition, the Ascension Drama Team earned a Superior rating—the highest distinction awarded at State. Cast members included:
  • Emmeline D'Albor
  • Camryn Landry
  • Ava Bourgeois
  • Braxton Leonard

Recognized for Creative Excellence

Ascension students also earned recognition in the 2026 Writes of Spring Writing Contest, an annual regional competition hosted by the Lafayette Public Library that celebrates excellence in student writing.

Ascension winners included:
  • Even Urdiales – 1st Place, Fiction (5th–6th Grade)
  • James Alldredge – 2nd Place, Fiction (7th–8th Grade)
  • Martha Odom – 2nd Place, Personal Narrative (11th–12th Grade)
  • Sam Sonnier – 3rd Place, Poetry (11th–12th Grade)

    Martha Odom, who also earned a top-four finish at the State Literary Rally earlier this year, is remembered for her talent, dedication, and impact on the Ascension community.

A Program Built for Growth

From state-level academic competition to regional creative writing honors, these accomplishments reflect a broader truth about Ascension Episcopal School: students are challenged to think deeply, communicate effectively, and perform at a high level across disciplines.

Whether solving complex problems, analyzing literature, speaking in a second language, or crafting original works, Ascension students are equipped with the skills—and confidence—to excel.

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