Shreveport's Young People!
We feel it is important to constantly remind our community of the treasures we have in our midst! These individuals, under thirty, are working hard to shatter stereotypes, reach higher highs of achievement, inspire their peers, and make their dreams come true!
If you know of an inspirational, daring, young person in Shreveport-Bossier, please let us know by contacting The Shreveport Sun editorial desk with your recommendation, and we will do our best to feature nominees in future editions. Contact us by calling (318) 631-6222.
If you know of an inspirational, daring, young person in Shreveport-Bossier, please let us know by contacting The Shreveport Sun editorial desk with your recommendation, and we will do our best to feature nominees in future editions. Contact us by calling (318) 631-6222.
2015
Kory Ashley (17):
“It’s God's plan for me to always do my best, work harder, and push farther every time I step on the court.”
“It’s God's plan for me to always do my best, work harder, and push farther every time I step on the court.”
Marnitta Demming:
“Don’t forget where you come from. Stay humble, focused, and don’t get distracted.”
“Don’t forget where you come from. Stay humble, focused, and don’t get distracted.”
Chris Johnson
"To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time."
"To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time."
FeFe Phillips (18):
“Keep God first, and live your dreams! Nothing is impossible!"
“Keep God first, and live your dreams! Nothing is impossible!"
Mark Pugh, Jr.:
'I believe I’ve been given the opportunities and the ideas that I’ve been given,
for a purpose.”
'I believe I’ve been given the opportunities and the ideas that I’ve been given,
for a purpose.”
Amber Smith:
“Anything basketball related is easy for me ... But outside of that, I don’t ever really crave to be the center of attention.”
“Anything basketball related is easy for me ... But outside of that, I don’t ever really crave to be the center of attention.”
Misty Thomas (27):
‘I’ve made mistakes, but they don’t make me!’
‘I’ve made mistakes, but they don’t make me!’
