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Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Loyola College Prep senior receives school's highest honor
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Loyola College Prep bestowed senior Olivia Ostendorff with the Flyer of the Year Award. 'The Flyer of the Year award is the highest achievement a student can receive at Loyola,' a press release stated. 'The Flyer of the Year is chosen by the faculty and given to the student who best shows the qualities that reflect Loyola's mission and is a man or woman for others in every sense.' SUSLA kicks off Operation Kindness partnership 2025 finalists included Olivia Ostendorff, Carter Doyal, Ravi Ahuja, Fritze Olsan, and Hudson Moore. 'I am so proud of Olivia and all she has accomplished during her time at Loyola,' said Loyola Principal John LeBlanc. 'She embodies what it means to be named Flyer of the Year through her passion and dedication to her school, church, and community. She is a leader among her peers and respected by her teachers.' Over four years at Loyola, Olivia served in the Student Government Association, was captain of the cheerleading team, and was voted homecoming queen by the student body. 'This year, Olivia was awarded the Virginia Shehee Most Influential Young Woman, an honor that recognizes students who make a lasting impact through their leadership, service, and character,' the release stated. Centenary professor honored with national Voice Award Olivia was also a finalist for Student of the Year, highlighting her strengths both in and out of the classroom. 'I'm honored to have been chosen as Flyer of the Year!' Olivia said. 'Loyola means so much to me and has been so impactful over the last few years. I'm grateful for all the opportunities to grow that Loyola has presented me, along with the teachers and friends who have encouraged me to pursue them.' In addition to showing exemplary leadership, Olivia is active in her church and community. She is a guitarist for the worship team and actively contributes to the broader community. 'Her dedication to service and her passion for uplifting others make her a role model among her peers,' the release stated. 'Whether it's through SGA projects, volunteer efforts, or cheering on fellow Flyers from the sidelines, Olivia brings heart and purpose to everything she does.' LSUS honors top student leaders, professors at Student Leadership Awards Olivia will receive Loyola's first yearbook of 2025, a tradition that rewards the legacy left behind by the Flyer of the Year. 'She truly lives out the Jesuit motto of being a man or woman for others,' the release added. 'Olivia is respected by her teachers and classmates for her kindness, humility, and integrity. Olivia's impact at Loyola will be remembered for years to come.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- General
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Who won Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Awards 2025 winners?
Holy Angels announced this year's Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Award winners during its fourth annual award luncheon at East Ridge Country Club Thursday, March 6. This year's winners are Olivia Ostendorff and Shelby Owens. The event, sponsored by Red River Bank and The Shreveport Times honors young women whose leadership, poise and determination are demonstrated through meaningful acts of philanthropy for their fellow students and community. Six young women were recognized for their work in the community, but Ostendorff and Owens were tied as the 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Award winners. Olivia Ostendorff is a senior at Loyola College Prep and does volunteer work with Community Renewal Friendship House, Advisory Council Member of the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council, Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) and plays guitar and sings for worship Sunday mornings at both First Baptist Church Shreveport and First Methodist Church Shreveport. She has received numerous accolades, including Louisiana Girls State Governor, Freshman, Junior, and Senior Class President, Business Club Co-Chair, Cheer Captain, Student of the Year Finalist, Presidential Service Award, AP Scholar with Honor and A-Honor Roll (9th-12th grades). Shelby Owens is a senior at Captain Shreve High School and has completed over 300 hours of service work through the Elks Lodge #122 Auxiliary, A.C. Steere Elementary, Oak Park Elementary, Captain Shreve High School, Red River Revel, Reruns are Fun and Broadmoor Baptist Church. She has received numerous accolades, including Captain Shreve High School Student of the Year, Caddo Parish High School Student of the Year Finalist, AP Capstone Diploma, AP Scholar with Distinction, Homecoming Senior and Junior Maid, Distinguished Scholar Award, Silver Key Scholastic Literary Award and Art Break Best of 11th Grade Literary Award. More: Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Awards announces 2024 winner Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Meet the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Awards 2025 winners
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- General
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Meet Olivia Ostendorff a Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman 2025 Honoree
The third annual Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Awards hosted by Holy Angels and sponsored by Red River Bank and the Shreveport Times is almost here and the six honorees have been carefully selected. The Most Influential Young Woman nominations will go to those who are high school juniors or seniors whose leadership, poise and determination are demonstrated through meaningful acts of philanthropy for their fellow students or community. Get to know Olivia Ostendorff below before the awards ceremony March 6. Olivia Ostendorff is a senior at Loyola College Prep and is an active member in her community and school. Ostendorff said, "community service, to me, means doing what I can to better the place around me." Ostendorff does volunteer work with Community Renewal Friendship House, Advisory Council Member of the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council, Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) and plays guitar and sings for worship Sunday mornings at both First Baptist Church Shreveport and First Methodist Church Shreveport. "The first day I volunteered at a Community Renewal I fell in love. I've always wanted to help others find their place, and Community Renewal's mission resonated with me. By simply getting to know our neighbors, we can connect neighborhoods and restore communities to combat divisiveness that is so prevalent," said Ostendorff. Ostendorff said if you want to get involved in your community, start small. She said, "a rising tide lifts all ships, or in other words big things have small beginnings." She has also received numerous accolades, including Louisiana Girls State Governor, Freshman, Junior, and Senior Class President, Business Club Co-Chair, Cheer Captain, Student of the Year Finalist, Presidential Service Award, AP Scholar with Honor and A-Honor Roll (9th-12th grades). "By listening and reserving judgment, our community can be a place where people are quick to listen and slow to speak. Connecting with our community on deeper levels can solve our most divisive issues," said Ostendorff. The 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman and Most Influential Young Woman Award luncheon March 6, 2025, at East Ridge Country Club. To purchase tickets or tables visit Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Meet Olivia Ostendorff a Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman 2025 Honoree
