Louisiana Public Broadcasting will premiere a new half-hour television special, ‘Louisiana Young Heroes 2026,’ next Friday at 8 p.m. on the statewide LPB network and on WLAE-TV in New Orleans. The program celebrates the inspirational stories and community achievements of seven local high school students.
Honorees
The seven honorees for the class are: Jaden Armstrong of Baton Rouge, a senior at Liberty Magnet High School; Marleigh Auzenne of Lafayette, a sophomore at Early College Academy; Andrew Chambers of New Iberia, a junior at Loreauville High School; Charlotte Gomes of New Orleans, a senior at Benjamin Franklin High School; John Parker of Bush, a junior at Covington High School; Maylie Stanley of Glenmora, a senior at Pineville High School; and Brooklynn Warner of Ponchatoula, a junior at Hammond High Magnet School.
Marking its 30th anniversary, the Louisiana Young Heroes initiative recognizes outstanding students from across the state for their academic accomplishments, community service, and positive leadership. Additional information regarding the program and the honorees can be found on the LPB website.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.