Meet Jaylynn: Youth of the Year for At-Promise West Boys & Girls Club

Meet Jaylynn: Youth of the Year for At-Promise West Boys & Girls Club
October 17, 2025 BGCMA

Jaylynn

Club membership: Joined in 2023

 

Post-Secondary/Career Interest: Study medicine to become a neonatologist; considering the military.

 

What does the phrase “The Power of Now” mean to you? It’s the years and work that brought us to the present—and choosing what to do with it today.

 

Why is it important for kids to use their voice? Many teens get lost along the way; speaking up helps us stay on track.

 

Short Bio: Jaylynn is a 15-year-old sophomore at At-Promise West and KIPP Soul. The Club’s diverse environment helped him open up and make A–B Honor Roll. He’s exploring service through a summer camp internship and aims for a medical career in neonatology.