Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2000-06-7

Duration: 00:04:11

Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Schmidt, Emily

Contributors:

• Barton, Ashley Host
• Courtney, Beth Host
• Schmidt, Emily Interviewee
• Aucoin, Larry Interviewee
• Godshall, Laurie Interviewee
• Leonard, Patrick Interviewee
• Schmidt, Barbara Interviewee

This segment from the 2000 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Emily Schmidt, a junior at Lafayette High School. Schmidt has endured the notoriety of her father being charged with attempted second degree murder in a nationally publicized case. She maintains a 3.95 grade point average, participates in service clubs and is a member of the Lafayette Parish Superintendent’s Advisory Committee. Hosts: Ashley Barton and Beth Courtney