Nathan Adams is Hanson Memorial High School's 12th grade student of the year.

Hanson Memorial High School senior Nathan Adams has been selected as the 2022 Diocese of Lafayette Student of the Year.

Nathan Adams is the youngest child of Gary and Sandi Adams of Jeanerette. Adams is highly involved on campus and maintains a 4.0 GPA. Student Body President, Drama Club, 2022 All-Academic Football and Cross-Country Athlete, and Quiz Bowl Captain are a few of his many accolades.

“I am deeply honored to be selected for this achievement, however, I’m even more proud to see the reflection of my school and the amazing people in it,” Adams said.

During his years at Hanson Memorial, Adams has represented his school and community as the winner of the 2021 Pro-Life Oratory Contest at the Diocesan level and placed third at the state level. Adams is in the process of competing at the state level of the VFW “Voice of Democracy Contest” after winning both Coast and District competitions.

In 2022, Adams garnered both District and Regional Champion titles in pole vault, placing third at the state competition. Adams embodies Hanson Memorial’s mission to be a Christ-centered individual, using the gifts of soul, mind, and body in positive contributions to church, family, and society.

“Nathan is a wonderful representative of our school and Diocese. We are extremely proud of him and all of his accomplishments,” Connie Daigle, Principal of Hanson Memorial High School.

The Diocese of Lafayette encompasses nine high schools around the Acadiana area led by Superintendent Anna Larriviere under the direction of Bishop Douglas Deshotels.

Hanson Memorial High School is a Roman Catholic school serving 6th through 12th grades in Franklin.