Local Catholic student wins La. KC scholarship

By News Staff on Monday, July 27, 2026
  • Charlee Smith (center) is shown with her parents Chris and Krystle Smith at the CYLA awards program in Baton Rouge.
    Charlee Smith (center) is shown with her parents Chris and Krystle Smith at the CYLA awards program in Baton Rouge.

    Staff Report BATON ROUGE — Basile High School senior Charlee Smith earned statewide recognition on Saturday, April 11, placing second in the Louisiana Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Leadership Award (CYLA) competition. Sponsored by Basile Knights of Columbus Council 3662, Smith was selected as runner-up from a field of approximately 200 Catholic high school seniors across Louisiana. The ho…