Marcie Allen
Louisiana Young Heroes

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2002-06-2
Duration: 00:06:31
Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Allen, Marcie
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Rainer, Robert Host
- Allen, Marcie Interviewee
- Allen, Mary Interviewee
- Allen, Ted Interviewee
- Tilgreen, Kermit Interviewee
Description
This segment from the 2002 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Marcie Allen, a senior at East Beauregard High School in DeRidder. During a three-year period, Allen has overcome treatment for a chemical deficiency, a near-fatal car accident, the death of her grandmother, and the loss of her home due to a fire. After months of physical therapy, she is back playing basketball. She is also an honors student. Hosts: Beth Courtney and Robert Rainer