The 2003-2004 Students of the Year were announced at a ceremony at the IRC on February 19, 2004. The ceremony began with the recognition of the student of the year from every school. Proud parents, families, and school administrators packed the room as they anxiously waited to hear who won.

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System's Students of the Year are Joanne C., Buchanan Elementary School, Samantha M., Southeast Middle School, and Erqi L., Baton Rouge Magnet High School. The winners were selected by a panel of educators who took into consideration student grade point averages, test scores, and performance in oral interviews with each of the finalists. The winners were presented plaques and prizes from the Baton Rouge Teachers' Federal Credit Union who sponsored the event.

Finalists--Elementary Schools
Elizabeth A., Mayfair
Jaci A., Bellingrath Hills
Taylor K., Westminster
Roxana S., BRCVPA
Jessica Y., Dalton
Sydney V., Shenendoah
Masen V., Wedgewood
Amber T., Broadmoor
Kyra S., Nicholson
Derek B., Brownfields

Finalists-Middle Schools
Sydney M., Sherwood
Margaret A., Istrouma
Caroline C., Westdale
Jordan W., Northeast
Michelle M., Broadmoor
Joan L., Glasgow

Finalists-High Schools
Katie D., Broadmoor
Courtney K., Tara
Patrick F., Belaire