John Wood (1999)
Louisiana Young Heroes
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1999-07-6
Duration: 00:03:02
Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Wood, John William
Contributors:
- Barton, Ashley Host
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Wood, John Interviewee
Description
This segment from the 1999 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree John Wood, a sophomore at the Dunham School in Baton Rouge. After being diagnosed with leukemia at age 10, Wood has battled the disease for the last seven and a half years. Despite this challenge, he is a straight-A student, who has won numerous academic competitions. He also plays guitar and piano. Hosts: Ashley Barton and Beth Courtney