Kristin Slack (2009)
Louisiana Young Heroes
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-06-14
Duration: 00:04:59
Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Slack, Kristin
Contributors:
- Slack, Angela Interviewee
- Slack, Jeff Interviewee
- Corley, Mike Interviewee
- Impson, Regan Interviewee
- Slack, Kristin Interviewee
- Slack, Jordan Interviewee
Description
This segment from the 2009 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Kristin Slack, a senior at Sarepta High School. At age eleven, Slack was seriously injured in a car accident. In addition to losing her eye in the crash, she has also endured ten reconstructive surgeries. Despite her physical struggles, Slack is the top student in her class, an organizer for the Operation Christmas Child gift boxes, and the reigning Miss Sarepta High.