12th grade student Luke Hargrave from College Street Vocational Center in Lakes Charles, Louisiana won 3rd Prize in the High School Central division for his documentary, “Too Addicted to Change.” As a 3rd Prize winner, Luke will receive $750 in prize money.
StudentCam is C-SPAN’s annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. 2025 marked the 21st year of the competition and in this presidential inaugural year, we asked students to explore and analyze matters of personal, local or national importance by addressing the theme — “Your Message to the President: What issue is most important to you or your community?”
C-SPAN is funded by America’s cable and satellite television companies, who also support StudentCam. In Lake Charles, C-SPAN is available locally through Optimum.
Press:
- Press Release: Lake Charles Student Wins Prize in C-SPAN’s National Documentary Competition (Google Doc)
StudentCam 2025 3rd Prize: "Too Addicted to Change"
Congratulatory Messages and Recognition
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA)
Calcasieu Parish School Board Superintendent Dr. Jason VanMetre
