You all know that we love LYS, but don’t just take our word for it. Hear what this year’s participants had to say about their experience: "The webinar really opened up my eyes to just how important keeping my cup full is so I can still fill up other people’s cups" "I have learned how important it is to focus on the good things about yourself and the strengths instead of weaknesses" "I will build up good communication and trust among my peers and reflect often on how we can grow to become better ..read more

Even though this year’s LYS was online, we still had the B-E-S-T speakers share some thoughts with us! Thank you for taking your time to join us! Rob Wise Dr. Jake Smith Chancelier "Xero" Skidmore Monique Marie Edwards Dr. Jake Smith Orhan McMillian Mayor Friday Ellis Melissa Thompson Anasofia Aragon Lily Collora ..read more

S-T-A-F-F, Staff, Staff, Staff! Thank you to every one who joined us for LYS Staff and Staff Alumni Social Hours during the week of the 2021 webinar. We loved seeing your red shirts, blue shirts, and banquet outfits via Zoom! Below was the schedule followed. SUNDAY 7/18/21 7 pm CST Theme of the Day: Opening Convocation Wear: Red Get Ready: Bring a glass to toast our own Norma Jane Sabiston! TUESDAY 7/20/21 7 pm CST Theme of the Day: 5 Year Night Wear: Blue Get Ready: High-Five the latest 5 year inductees tonight! THURSDAY 7/23/20 7 pm CST Theme of the Day: Banquet Wear: Red, your banquet outfi ..read more

Norma Jane Sabiston Legacy Fund Norma Jane Sabiston, who passed away from a sudden illness on December 4, 2020, was a trusted advisor to Presidents, Senators, Congressmen, Governors, and Mayors. However, she would tell you her most important legacy will be the hundreds of young leaders she mentored during her extraordinary 40-year career at the center of public policy in Louisiana and Washington, D.C. To honor this extraordinary legacy, through your generosity, annual scholarships to the University of New Orleans and the Louisiana Youth Seminar will be awarded in Norma Jane’s name to distingui ..read more

We are proud to announce the new 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees: Jeanne Harang Boughton High School:  Ascension Catholic High School, Donaldsonville, LA  First Delegate Year:  MOD 1987 First JC Year:  1988 Last year on staff:  1991 Staff Duties:  JC and SC  Involvement post LYS:  2016 to present, Served as Chair of the BOD for 2.  Served as Chair of the Risk Management Committee of the BOD.  Currently serves as Chair of the Structure Committee of the BOD. Current Employment:  Associated Broker for RE/MAX N.O. Properties, (Self employed) What ..read more

Last week, Shell and BP joined other corporations as sponsors of the 49th annual Louisiana Youth Seminar (LYS). LYS is a week long leadership camp for high school students held at Louisiana State University every third week of July. During the week, students participate in skill-building activities focused on leadership. Through the activities and a series of hands-on experiences, they’re encouraged to use their newly developed skills in a group setting, which aims to help them discover that leadership is more than a position or authority, but a matter of action.    “The Louisiana Youth Semina ..read more

Loren Carriere was born and raised in Opelousas, LA.   Loren was a 1999 graduate of Beau Chene high school, but his loving family and large support system did not protect him from the struggles many of our youth face.  At a young age he found himself in jail and addicted to drugs. There, at his lowest point, he called out for help, finding love and forgiveness from people he will frankly say, “should not have helped him.”  In this recovery Loren found the love of Christ, went to college, and put down roots in Opelousas.  Loren took this new start as an opportunity to finish with a degree in Ge ..read more

DREAM STATE SPEAKER Secretary Robinson is a 1998 graduate of the LSU Law Center. She attended LSU where she received her B.A. in Political Science in 1993 and a M.A. in Public Administration in 1995.   Before becoming Secretary of Revenue, Ms. Robinson was a partner in the Tax & Estates Practice Group at Jones Walker, LLP focusing primarily on state and local tax matters, economic development financing, incentives and government relations. Before joining Jones Walker, Ms. Robinson served as Special Counsel for the Office of the Governor of the State of Louisiana, where she provided legal c ..read more

Delegate Year: 1972, Alfred M Barbe High School, Lake Charles, LA Ambassador Robert Holleyman is the president and CEO of CROW-WELL & MOOR-ing International and a partner in the law firm. He advises companies on topics of global trade, cyber security and investment practices. Ambassador Holleyman has assisted the United States Government through numerous boards, time in the Senate and Presidential appointments, and most notably served as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative from 2014-2017, with the rank of Ambassador.    Ambassador Holleyman began his long career of government service, here in ..read more

State Representative Edward “Ted” James’ was first elected in 2011, he represents East Baton Rouge Parish District 101. After graduating from the historic McKinley Sr. High School, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Southern University and graduated from Southern University’s Law Center. In 2006, Ted passed the Louisiana Bar Exam; however, instead of pursuing a traditional legal career, he dedicated himself to the recovery and rebuilding of Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. He was able to secure a twenty-five million dollar investment into Lo ..read more