2014 Delegate Kristen Yent was named Student of the Year in St. Charles Parish.
Ambition drives success for Yent, the daughter of John and Karla Yent of Destrehan. "The ambition within me has been the driving force behind all of my activities, service work, school involvement, and academics," Yent wrote in her portfolio essay.
Read MoreCongratulations to Amy Gayle Slayton, LYS '14 delegate, for being named East St. John High Senior Salute. We are proud of you, say we are proud of you! Head over to nola.com for the full article.
Just last week, nola.com wrote a story about Destrehan High School and their student council who is working throughout the school year to teach others the skills they learned at the Louisiana Youth Seminar. The article says, in part, "The DHS students agreed that the LYS experience reinforced their belief that being leaders is vital to promoting success in the school community, developing effective communication, encouraging a positive environment, and promoting problem solving." Check out the full article on nola.com.
1972 – Delegate from Abramson High School
Currently – Consultant and Owner, Sabiston Consultants
Norma Jane Sabiston came to LYS as a delegate in 1972 and was elected as “Most Outstanding Delegate”. She returned to serve as Counselor in 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1976. “NJ” served as Staff Assistant in 1977, 1978 and 1979 and then as Program Director in 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983.
Read More1971 – Delegate from Tara High School
Currently – Associate Professor and Director of the UndergraduateRehabilitation Services Program, East Carolina University
Martha Chapin came to the very first Louisiana Youth Seminar in 1971! She was named Most Outstanding Delegate, one of the highest honors awarded at LYS. Martha served as a Counselor in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975.
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