“Self Portrait” by Katie McDowell (18), New Orleans Center for Creative Arts "An Old Man in Military Costume" by Simone Wuttke (18), Dartmouth College (recent Benjamin Franklin High School graduate) "This oil on canvas painting is inspired by Rembrandt's 'An Old...
Courtlyn (17), Mount Carmel Academy
Favorite coffee shop: PJ’s New Orleans East
Why it’s awesome: It’s a Black-owned business
that is successful and they are very welcoming!
Favorite thing to get there: Hot chocolate
Se’Maj (13), ReNEW SciTech Academy
Favorite place to have fun: Clue Carré
Why it’s awesome: They have many different rooms and each is unique, which makes it a cool experience for those who are going for the first time and those who are returning.
Favorite thing to do there: Escaping of course! I haven’t finished a room yet, but it’s fun trying.
London (13), Harriet Tubman Charter School
Favorite place to be alone: My sister’s room
Why it’s awesome: It’s always peaceful, quiet, and relaxing.
Favorite thing to do there: Watch a movie, like Meet the Blacks, on her TV and listen to R&B and hip hop music.
Lindsey (16), Isidore Newman School
Favorite restaurant: Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Why it’s awesome: It’s very comforting and warm; it’s like a house.
Favorite thing to get there: Steak with mashed potatoes
Leila (13), Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans
Favorite coffee shop: Starbucks (all of them)
Why it’s awesome: Lots of drinks to choose from
Favorite thing to get there: Coffee, tea, and Refreshers
Eva (15), Isidore Newman School
Favorite coffee shop: French Truck
Why it’s awesome: It’s cute and a fun place to hang out or study.
Favorite thing to get there: I usually get the NOLA Style Iced Coffee.