Meet Mamadou: Youth of the Year for Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club

October 22, 2024 BGCMA

Mamadou

Club membership: 10 years

Post-Secondary/Career Interest: “The Boys & Girls Club is important to me because it feels like my second home. It provides a space where I can truly be myself and express my interests freely.!”

Why is your Boys & Girls Club important to you? “It’s an incredible honor to represent the Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club. This opportunity means so much to me, and I’m excited to elevate my club to new heights.”

How does it feel to represent your Club as Youth of the Year? What does it mean to you? “I feel honored to represent the Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club. This opportunity means a lot to me, as it allows me to take my club to new heights and inspire others along the way.”

Meet Mamadou: Mamadou is a 17-year-old senior at Central Gwinnett High School and a longtime member of the Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club. He plans to attend the University of Georgia to major in political science and later attend medical school to become an anesthesiologist. Mamadou sees his Boys & Girls Club as a second home that helped him grow socially and plan for his future. As Youth of the Year, he hopes to inspire younger members to express themselves confidently and pursue their goals. To Mamadou, a “Legacy of Impact” means leaving a positive path for future generations to follow.

“The Club has implemented various programs to make sure we know what we want to do after high school. The staff at the Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club has also influenced and given good advice on how we need to do certain things.”