NOLA-PS Graduate with Perfect Attendance Wins New 2025 Toyota Corolla LE at Premier Stay in School Event

60 recent high school graduates were eligible for the drawing.

(New Orleans – (May 30, 2025) – 17-year-old Jonathan Vazquez, a recent graduate of Morris Jeff High School won this year's Stay in School Car Giveaway. Vazquez, who plans to study Game Programming and Design, as well as Mechanics, walked away with a 2025 Toyota Corolla LE for being one of 60 NOLA Public School (NOLA-PS) students to have perfect attendance in their senior year of high school. He was randomly selected via a raffle.

Vazquez expressed he was stunned to learn he had won. "I felt my heart pounding, nervousness, and it was exciting," said Vazquez.

This is the 19^th year in a row, 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 750 students have participated in this annual event.

"On behalf of NOLA-PS, I'd like to thank Troy Duhon, the Premier Automotive family, and all our sponsors for their generous partnership for nearly two decades," said NOLA-PS Superintendent Dr. Fateama Fulmore. "This annual event is a highlight for our seniors with perfect attendance records, and the chance to win a brand-new car is a remarkable way to honor their dedication to learning. Their consistent presence in the classroom reflects an outstanding work ethic and commitment. We celebrate every one of these students as true champions."

The 60 finalists were invited to Toyota of New Orleans for the final drawing on Thursday, May 29. All students with perfect attendance were eligible for monetary donations and swag bags with $100 Amazon gift cards provided by Troy Duhon, founder and president of Premier Automotive, along with in-kind donations to upgrade vehicle features courtesy of All-Star Electric and Mobile-One Auto Sound.

"I am so excited that we did this again for the 19th year. So many students, teachers and families have been blessed from this event over the years from the Stay in School program," said Troy Duhon, founder and president of Premier Automotive. "It's important to instill the importance of commitment in these students' lives. It truly determines your success in life."

"Achieving perfect attendance is a remarkable feat," said Katie Baudouin, President of the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB). "The dedication and perseverance shown by these students and their families are deeply inspiring. They set a powerful example for their peers and create a solid steppingstone for their future success."

During the event, school board members Nolan Marshall, Gabriela Biro, and KaTrina Chantelle Griffin announced the board would personally contribute $3,205 to help cover the taxes and registration fees for the vehicle giveaway, as well as the first year of car insurance. 

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