Courtesy report
RUSTON, La. — Hillcrest Elementary School second grader Charity Boney is headed back to Los Angeles after being selected as one of the top 10 students in the nation in the Braille Challenge.
Boney earned a spot in the national finals after placing first in the Apprentice Division at the Louisiana Braille Challenge. She also was named the Overall State Winner, posting the highest average score among all participants from first through 12th grade.
The national finals will be held in June in Los Angeles.
The Braille Challenge is an academic competition that tests students’ abilities in braille reading and writing, spelling, proofreading and comprehension. Finalists are selected by the Braille Institute based on their performance at the state level.
Boney’s achievement marks a significant accomplishment for Hillcrest Elementary and the Ruston community. School officials said her success reflects both her dedication and the support of her teachers and family while highlighting the importance of literacy and accessibility for students who are blind or visually impaired.
