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Louisiana Public Broadcasting to honor six students across the state as young heroes
LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS) — Louisiana Public Broadcasting will recognize six students in a special broadcast. Louisiana Public Broadcasting honors six students as young heroes Louisiana Public Broadcasting selected six students as 'Young Heroes,' recognizing them as role models within their local communities. Among those chosen are Mateo Guerrero, a recent graduate of Bossier High School, and Gabrielle Essex, a recent graduate of Natchitoches Central High School. Louisiana Public Broadcasting defines a young hero as an exceptional young person who has excelled in academics, contributed to public service, overcome personal challenges, or inspired others to become better students, individuals, and citizens. The special will feature a segment on Louisiana Young Heroes Day, which took place on April 28. The honorees and their families enjoyed a full day of activities in Baton Rouge, including a behind-the-scenes tour of LSU Football Operations. The students also received a gift bag that included a MacBook Air to support their educational pursuits. 'Chef Niema Day,' winner of Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay recognized Young Heroes 2025 will air Friday, June 13, at 8:00 p.m. statewide. For more information about LPB's Louisiana Young Heroes Program, visit The next opportunity to nominate a role model student to be recognized as a Louisiana Young Hero will be in December of 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-03-2025
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Youngsville high schooler honored as ‘Young Hero'
YOUNGSVILLE, La. () — A Southside junior was named a 'Louisiana Young Hero' for her personal story and community service. Jesscia Anderson was chosen as one of the six 'Young Heroes' across the state, recognition given by Louisiana Public Broadcasting to an 'exceptional young person who has excelled in academics, given significantly of themselves through public service, overcome personal adversity, exhibited extraordinary heroism, or inspired others through their deeds and strength of character to become better students, persons, and citizens.' Anderson said she wasn't expecting to be chosen. 'It's not why I do this, but it feels awesome to have this opportunity,' Anderson said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Anderson was born and raised in Haiti and adopted when she was just two years old. 'At the age of two, my mother, biological mother, passed away, and my biological father did not feel it was within his capacity to take care of us,' Anderson said. 'So, he asked my mom if she was willing to adopt me, and she said yes.' Her mother, Megan Boudreaux, was a missionary, who founded Respire Haiti. The nonprofit offers education, medical care and community programs. At nine years old, Anderson visited the US, but she and her family moved back to Haiti because they were homesick. A year later, they traveled back to the US for a fundraiser but could not travel back home to Haiti due to flight bans between the UN and Haiti. She and her family lived in Carencro, Zachary and Lafayette, but have been in Youngsville for the past three years. In her first few years in Louisiana, Anderson said it was hard. 'I feel like it was hard in the beginning being influenced by other people and maybe not doing things because I thought maybe it was a little embarrassing,' Anderson said. Now, she is honored for doing the things she wanted to do. She is part of the Brent Henley Youth Leadership Program and the Mayor President's You Advisory Council. Anderson is known for her parish-wide food and necessity drives that go to Catholic Charities of Acadiana. 'I would hope it means that people can look up to me,' Anderson said. 'I don't want to assume that people do, but I would hope they do and be inspired.' GOP rallies behind debt limit hike in Trump tax bill, speedy timeline The MLB teams with the highest — and lowest — median ticket prices: report Helix A.I. and Medical Academy nears completion New Iberia Teen Court teach teens the justice system Youngsville high schooler honored as 'Young Hero' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
