Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

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

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2019-05-03

Duration: 00:05:15

Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes

Contributors:

• Courtney, Beth Host
• Fowler, Blake Host
• Matens, Alainna Interviewee
• Davison, Erion Interviewee
• Cain, Jada Interviewee
• Williams, Jamone Interviewee

This segment from the 2019 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Jamone Williams, a junior at Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School. Williams grew up in an environment surrounded by violence, homelessness, and overwhelming poverty. Despite these challenges, he is an outstanding student and athlete, a dedicated volunteer and a leader at his school. His profile includes interviews with: Alainna Matens, his teacher; Erion Davison, his friend; and Jada Cain, his teacher. Hosts: Blake Fowler and Beth Courtney