Jennings High School (JHS) senior Dane Sonnier, who was awarded Jeff Davis Parish Student of the Year (SOTY), was recently named a regional finalist for the competition after winning on the school zone level. “As of right now, I’ve moved past the school zone round and am a regional finalist,” he said. “The regional level (competition) will take place in early February.” Sonnier said he is extremely blessed and honored to have won on multiple levels. “My high school career has had a lot of ups and downs, so it’s amazing to be able to hold this title on the other side of those challenges,” he said. “I am proud to be able to represent both JHS and Jeff Davis Parish.”