Tara Hinds (2000)
Louisiana Young Heroes
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2000-06-7
Duration: 00:03:43
Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Hinds, Tara Michelle
Contributors:
- Barton, Ashley Host
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Hinds, Tara Interviewee
- Hinds, Crystal Interviewee
- Hinds, John Interviewee
- Junius, Jorinda Interviewee
- Butler, Michelle Interviewee
Description
This segment from the 2000 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Tara Hinds, a junior at Mount Carmel Academy in New Orleans. Hines has undergone 33 surgeries because of a congenital eye disorder and a heart problem. Despite her physical difficulties, she is an outstanding student, sings in four choirs and performs musical theater. She has also volunteered over 200 hours and initiated a music program at Children’s Hospital. Hosts: Ashley Barton and Beth Courtney