Mathew Burroughs (2002)
Louisiana Young Heroes
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Haughton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2002-06-2
Duration: 00:05:04
Subjects: Wheelchair sports | Louisiana Young Heroes | Burroughs, Mathew | People with disabilities
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Rainer, Robert Host
- Burroughs, Mathew Interviewee
- Burroughs, Carolyn Interviewee
- Burroughs, David Interviewee
- Walker, Donna Interviewee
- Cox, Bonnie Interviewee
- Dean, Kevin Interviewee
Description
This segment from the 2002 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Mathew Burroughs of Haughton, a senior at Airline High School in Bossier City. Despite having Spina Bifida, Burroughs is an outstanding student, an Eagle Scout, and the sixth-ranked wheelchair tennis player in the country. Hosts: Beth Courtney and Robert Rainer