Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1998-10-23

Duration: 00:04:32

Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Collins, Yolanda

Contributors:

• Barton, Ashley Host
• Courtney, Beth Host
• Stevenson, Mary Interviewee
• Collins, Yolanda Interviewee
• Dillon, Eryka Interviewee
• Wimberly, Toni Interviewee

This segment from the 1998 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Yolanda Collins, a senior at Capitol High School in Baton Rouge. Collins is the president of the National Honor Society, captain of the Dance Team, and a member of the Beta Club, Key Club, Tennis Team and President’s Round Table. She is also devoted to her family and serves as an interpreter for her deaf parents. Hosts: Ashley Barton and Beth Courtney