Malinda DeBusk
Louisiana Young Heroes

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1998-10-23
Duration: 00:04:32
Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | People with disabilities | DeBusk, Malinda Anne
Contributors:
- Barton, Ashley Host
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Hignight, Laura Interviewee
- DeBusk, Malinda Interviewee
- DeBusk, Edward Interviewee
- DeBusk, Pamela Interviewee
- Moon, Bill Interviewee
Description
This segment from the 1998 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Malinda DeBusk, a freshman at Benton High School. Despite battling a genetic disorder called Turner Syndrome, DeBusk maintains a 5.0 grade point average, is an active member of the band and ROTC, and serves as a candy striper at a local hospital. She also spends her summers accompanying her church on mission trips to build and repair low income housing. Hosts: Ashley Barton and Beth Courtney