R.J. Vial Elementary School in Paradis recently named their second nine weeks “Terrific” kids. Terrific Kids is a student recognition program that promotes character development, self-esteem, and perseverance. The “Terrific” kids for the second nine weeks are (front row, left to right) third grade Trent Naquin, Gustavo Castro, Kobe Sevin and Alex DeJean; (second row, left to right) fourth grade Ashlyn Ledet, LeSean Salmon, Whitney Larousse, Lyndsey Matherne, Alyssa Jones and Marigny Cortez; (third row, left to right) fifth grade Brennan Berger, Cole Elliott, Autumn Matherne and Braxton Ober; and (back row, left to right) Administrative Assistant Angelle Babin, sixth grade Joab Frickey, Madison Kali, Jazzlyn Thompson, Matthew Fonseca, Principal Jackie Sperier and Teacher/Coordinator Alicia McDonough.