DeQuincy High School has named Chloe Thompson as its 2026 Student of the Year. Thompson was selected from among her classmates based on a combination of her academic, school leadership, and community involvement qualifications.

At DeQuincy High School, Thompson is the Senior Class Vice President, the FFA Club President, the Student Council Treasurer, President of the 4-H Club, and the President of the Beta Club. She is also a member of the DeQuincy High Cross Country and Track teams and has played on the Volleyball team. She also participates in 4-H Shooting Sports. In addition, Thompson works as a veterinary assistant.

Upon graduation, Thompson plans to attend Louisiana State University to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences, with the ultimate goal of becoming a veterinarian.

Thompson is the daughter of Casey and Erica Thompson of DeQuincy.