Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2002-06-2

Duration: 00:06:14

Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Ronzello, Shelly

Contributors:

• Courtney, Beth Host
• Rainer, Robert Host
• Ronzello, Shelly Interviewee
• Ronzello, Ricky Interviewee
• Curtis, Stella Interviewee
• Ronzello, Jack Interviewee
• Shirer, Patricia Interviewee
• Mattix, Ashley Interviewee

This segment from the 2002 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Shelly Ronzello of Mandeville, a senior at Cabrini High School in New Orleans. Despite battling bipolar disorder, a thyroid problem, and an unsettled home life, Ronzello is an outstanding student and leader at her school. She volunteers with St. Vincent de Paul and the Extra Mile, a service club that helps the mentally disabled. Hosts: Beth Courtney and Robert Rainer