2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Aaron Ladd / Bio / Brandon Rouzan / New Orleans / New Orleans bios
Profile: Brandon Rouzan
By Aaron Ladd Brandon Rouzan is a 17-year-old St. Augustine High School graduate with a 4.0 GPA and an interest in mass communication. Despite his impressive resume and solid test scores, Rouzan has been hesitant to rush into deciding where he will attend college. Rouzan has narrowed his choices to Xavier University of Louisiana and...
2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Amanda Addison / Bio / Heaven Douglas / New Orleans / New Orleans bios
Profile: Heaven Douglass
By Amanda Addison Heaven Douglas sat in the dull, dimly lit hallway at Xavier University, preparing to give a reporter some insight on future and present day plans. Heaven was born on Feb. 11, 1996. She now lives in Mid-City, Esplanade Ridge and attends Benjamin Franklin High School. She formerly attended Lusher High School. She...
2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Basha Ball / Bio / New Orleans / New Orleans bios / Trenton Turner
Profile: Trenton Turner
By Basha Ball Trenton Turner said he’s certain that he wants to pursue a career as an operational meteorologist, so he can forecast the weather on television. “Since the age of 3, I have watched The Weather Channel and I just knew that’s what I wanted to be,” said Trenton, who on a recent morning...
2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Bio / George Aidoo, Jr. / New Orleans / New Orleans bios
George Aidoo Jr.: A Self-Portrait
George Aidoo, Jr. June 20, 2012 George Aidoo Jr., is a self-confident writer and singer. The 14-year-old attends St. Augustine high school and says his father is his life. “My dad is my favorite person in the world, he’s awesome,” George said. George isn’t shy about admitting he’s his own biggest fan. His future plans...
2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Bio / George Aidoo, Jr. / Mia Williams / New Orleans / New Orleans bios
Bio: Mia Saron Williams
George Aidoo June 20, 2012 Mia Williams is an 18-year-old graduate of Ursuline Academy of New Orleans. She will be attending Louisiana State University in the fall, majoring in mass communication with a minor in broadcast journalism. She currently works at the clothing store, Express, but she said she would rather work at L.F. She...
2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Bio / JeBari Lewis / New Orleans / New Orleans bios / Tre Sutton
JeBari Lewis: The Boy Who Loves to Write
By Tre Sutton June 19, 2012 Born in 1995, a New Orleans native, JeBari Lewis aspires to become a humanitarian journalist. Lewis hopes to major in Journalism, with a minor in African-American Disparities. Lewis pursues his dreams through script writing for Charger TV, freelance writing, and updating his personal Pinterest blog. JeBari finds inspiration in...
2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Bio / Malik Ross / New Orleans / New Orleans bios / Samantha Ramey
Profile: Samantha Ramey
By Malik Ross Samantha Ramey’s first love is the arts. The 16-year-old from Saint Mary’s Dominican High School said she loves drawing and animation. Ramey draws detailed people and faces. Her favorite things to draw are figures and abstract art because they have multiple meanings. The picture is not just telling one story, she said,...
2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Bio / New Orleans / New Orleans bios / Tre Sutton
Bio: Tre Sutton
Tre Sutton June 20, 2012 Tre Sutton is definitely legacy. His father, Will Sutton, was a former president of the National Association of Black Journalists. “I’m not sure if I will follow my father’s footsteps, but I am very interested in journalism,” he said. Tre aspires to work as a writer and pursue a career...
2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Basha Ball / Bio / New Orleans / New Orleans bios / Trenton Turner
Profile: Basha Ball
By Trenton Turner Basha Ball, recent graduate of Edna Karr High School, wants to pursue a career in kinesiology, the science of physical movement. In ninth, eleventh and twelfth grade, she was part of the student council and was a member of the pep squad for three years. She said she initially disliked the school,...
2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Bio / Gwendolyn Ducre / New Orleans bios / Tyler Pettigrew
Profile: Gwendolyn Ducre
By Tyler Pettigrew Some might say Gwendolyn Ducre, 17, is a triple threat. Singing, dancing and acting are some of her passions. Gwendolyn said she starting singing, dancing and acting at age 4 to work toward her dream of becoming a musical theater star. But one day, she came to the conclusion that she loved...
2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Amanda Addison / Bio / Heaven Douglas / New Orleans / New Orleans bios
Profile: Amanda Addison
By Heaven Douglas June 20, 2012 Youth Acting On Hopes and Dreams An only child who looks forward to her future, Amanda Addison recently participated a journalism workshop for high school students hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists. It was held at Xavier University. The 15-year-old dancer, model and future news anchor, who...
2012 Student Work: New Orleans / 2012 Students: New Orleans / Aaron Ladd / Brandon Rouzan / New Orleans bios
Bio: Aaron Ladd
Brandon Rouzan JSHOP/Ladd June 20, 2012 Aaron Ladd was born on Aug. 20, 1996 to William and Sonia Ladd. He is a student at Parkview High School in Stone Mountain, Ga. and serves as a sports editor of the Parkview Pantera, his school newspaper. Aaron wants to major in journalism. He said he enjoys New...
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