When Sandra Bullock was honored with the first ever People’s Choice Award for Favorite Humanitarian, she highlighted her 8-year commitment to a New Orleans public charter school. Bullock adopted the school, rebuilt as Warren Easton Charter High School after it sustained millions of dollars’ worth of damage in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Since then, she has been a constant presence and financial supporter at the school.
During her acceptance speech, here’s how Bullock described Warren Easton Charter High School: “You will not find a student there that doesn’t know that they are loved and cared for under that roof. Half the senior class is attending college classes in their free-time. We have 100 perfect graduation rate. The students and faculty go to school on Saturdays to either study or to help others. I would so never make it in that school!” she laughed. “They compete, but they never cut each other down. And all that happens not because it’s easy, but because they do not allow themselves any other option than to succeed, even when life outside of those walls gives them no indication of support and hope.” Actress Sandra Bullock with students at Warren Easton Charter High School. Image via peopleschoice on YouTube.
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