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D-D Breaux (2018)

Louisiana Legends Gala

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2018-05-20

Duration: 00:11:00

Subjects: Breaux, D-D | LSU Tigers (Gymnastics team) | Sports | Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)

Contributors:

  • Courtney, Beth Host
  • Fourrier, Jewel Interviewee
  • Dickson, Sara Interviewee
  • Gnat, Ashleigh Interviewee
  • Breaux, D-D Speaker

Description

This segment from the 2018 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by D-D Breaux accepting her recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Breaux, a native of Donaldsonville, has been the head coach of the LSU Gymnastics team since 1978 and is the longest-tenured coach in the Southeastern Conference. Her profile includes interviews with: Jewel Fourrier, her daughter; Sara Dickson, her daughter; and Ashleigh Gnat, the 2017 NCAA Floor Exercise Champion. Host: Beth Courtney