Jarrius Robertson (2018)
Louisiana Young Heroes
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2018-04-29
Duration: 00:06:25
Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes
Contributors:
- Scott-Spaulding, Monique Host
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Vicknair, Jamie Interviewee
- Robertson, Jordy Interviewee
- Hoyel, Tiyquan Interviewee
- Johnson, Kelly Interviewee
- Robertson, Jarrius Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2018 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Jarrius Robertson, a freshman at Donaldsonville High School. Robertson is a two-time liver transplant recipient and an organ donation advocate. His profile includes interviews with: Jamie Vicknair, the nurse at Donaldsonville High School; Jordy Robertson, his father; Tiyquan Hoyel, his brother; and Kelly Johnson, his teacher. Hosts: Monique Scott-Spaulding and Beth Courtney