Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Terrytown, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2003-06-22

Duration: 00:04:50

Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Canolli, Vlora | Refugees

Contributors:

• Courtney, Beth Host
• Spencer, Charles Host
• Canolli, Vlora Interviewee
• Ripps, Becky Interviewee
• Lieux, Lynne Interviewee
• Holdsworth, Halley Interviewee
• McGovern, Megan Interviewee

This segment from the 2003 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Vlora Canolli of Terrytown, a senior at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans. Canolli is a refugee from Kosovo, who has lost both of her parents. While attending school full-time and working a part-time job, she helps to take care of her grandfather and two younger brothers. Hosts: Beth Courtney and Charles Spencer