NOLA-PS Graduate with Perfect Attendance Wins New 2021 Toyota Corolla at Premier Stay in School Event

75 recent high school graduates were eligible for the drawing

(New Orleans – (June 2, 2021) – For the 15^th year in a row, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) and Premier Automotive Group awarded a brand-new car, courtesy of Toyota of New Orleans, to a recent high school graduate with perfect attendance. To date, more than 700 students have participated in this annual event.

This year, a 2021 Toyota Corolla was awarded to Myron Stewart from Warren Easton High School. Stewart is headed to college to pursue a degree in sports management.

"I'd like to thank Troy Duhon and the Premier Automotive Group for their partnership and generosity," said NOLA-PS Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. "This is an event our seniors with perfect attendance look forward to every year. The opportunity to compete for this car is a fantastic reward for their commitment to their education."

The 75 finalists were invited to Toyota of New Orleans for the final drawing on Tuesday, June 1. All students with perfect attendance were eligible for monetary donations and swag bags provided by Troy Duhon, founder and president of Premier Automotive, along with All-Star Electric, Mobile-One Auto Sound, Greg and Kristin Swanson Insurance Agency, and Core Construction.

"This event is very important to me personally. I want to be part of the solution to keep kids in school," said Troy Duhon, founder and president of Premier Automotive. "During the last 15 years, we have awarded several hundred outstanding high school seniors with new cars and/or scholarships. Hopefully, we have inspired them to succeed in life."

"This year, 75 seniors did not miss a day of school," said OPSB Board President Ethan Ashley. "Congratulations to all the eligible seniors! The chance to win this brand-new car proves that your hard work and dedication is paying off."

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About NOLA Public Schools: NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish. It includes the district's administration and elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 76 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr.

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