The White House honored 10 U.S. Rotary club members from across the country as Champions of Change for their volunteer work to improve the lives of others. Rotary club members are grassroots volunteers and successful business leaders who want to give back to make the world a better place, and embody what being a Champion of Change is all about. Warren Easton Charter High School Recovery, New Orleans, LA. Henry Lowentritt of Metairie, Louisiana, led the Rotary Club of New Orleans' effort to renovate and reopen historic Warren Easton High School after it was nearly destroyed by the flooding that followed Hurricane Katrina. Lowentritt, a CPA and business owner, directed groups of volunteers and helped raise funds to fix up the 100-year old school building. After more than 2,000 hours of sweat equity, Warren Easton re-opened to 800 students the following school year. The reopening of Warren Easton High School, a predominately African-American school was an early and significant sign that the city was on its way back after its devastating losses. Henry Lowentritt is being honored as a Champion of Change for his humanitarianism and contributions to public service, aimed at improving people's lives and making a better future around the globe. |
