Meet Darreona: Youth of the Year for Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club

Club membership: Joined in 2016

Post-Secondary/Career Interest: Attend college and become a Surgical First Assistant.

What does the phrase “Power of Now” mean to you? You don’t know your power until you try using it today.

Why is it important for kids to use their voice? If you want change, people have to hear you—speak up.

Short Bio: Darreona is a 17-year-old senior who learned teamwork, life skills, and confidence at her Club. She volunteers at the front desk and helps younger kids daily. She plans to study and enter the operating room as a Surgical First Assistant.