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City Council proclaims honors for Rooted School students after youth economist summit win
Summary
The council recognized Rooted School students for winning first place at the Youth Economist Summit and presented proclamations; Rooted School’s executive director described the school's college-credit and workforce-preparation programs on SUNO's campus.
The New Orleans City Council recognized students from Rooted School—Asha Robinson, David Perkinson III, Jalen Glapion and Sean Augustine—and their coach, Cash Friday, for winning first place at the Youth Economist Summit presented by Wall Street Connection on Dec. 13 at the Southern University at New Orleans College of Business.
Caitlin Karpinski, executive director of Rooted School, told the council the school helps students earn college credits and industry-based credentials while in high school. "Rooted School is a public school that's on SUNO's campus, and we work to get students college credits for free in high school," Karpinski said. The council praised the students, and Council members McCarran, Green, King, Willard and Hughes each offered congratulations and urged the students to stay engaged with civic leaders and policy makers.
Council President Morrell presented proclamations recognizing the students' achievement. Several council members noted the program's potential as a model for student-led policy ideas and welcomed continued engagement between students and elected officials.
