1) What does the phrase “Inner Rockstar” mean to you?
An inner rockstar is a spark or aspect within someone that only shines every once in a while. It may come out when performing, playing a sport, completing a school activity and etc
2) Tell us about a success you achieved through the support of your Club?
Giving younger kids from the inner-city the outdoor learning experience
3) Tell us about a barrier or challenge that your Club helped you to overcome?
Overcoming shyness
4) Why is your Boys & Girls Club important to you?
Always presented with new opps to grow & overcome shyness @ Thomasville, Draper & Camp K. Learns about himself.
5) Who else has been a major influence in your life?
Miss Carly & Camp K staff; huge impact; took him out of his comfort zone & dared him to grow. He’s now more confident.
6) What exciting or cool experiences have you had because you were a member at your Club?
Being apart of club has allowed me to experience the wonders of the outdoors and has granted me the skills of outdoor living. The club has also granted me countless opportunities that could help me with my future concerning college and life after college.
7) In what ways has your Club supported your goals for college, post-secondary education, and career?
The club has offered me countless scholarships opportunities and the chances to visit possible colleges of interest.
8) Do you volunteer in your community or at the Club? Can you share a few examples of this?
I do volunteer in my community. I volunteer at my church by handing out food to families. I volunteer at my school for the Blessings in a Backpack program and other campaigns. And every year volunteer at Camp Kiwanis during the family camp weekend.
9) What worries you the most about your future?
My biggest concern about my future is the possibility of not being able to live up to the expectations that myself and others have set for me.
10) What are you doing/can you do to spark positive change?
Every Summer I work at Camp Kiwanis giving kids from the city the opportunity to expand their horizons, by experiencing nature. My goal every summer is to help kids push through any challenge that they face so that in the future they will be able to stay resilient and push themselves to their best.
Join us for the 2021 Livestream Youth of the Year Experience on November 12th!
Themed “Breakthrough Stars”, this livestream will celebrate Atlanta’s most inspiring teens and fundraise to support important Boys & Girls Clubs programs.
During this livestream, you’ll have the opportunity to hear speeches from our teens about where they started, how your generous support has helped shape who they are today, and what big dreams they have for the future. At the finale, one of our deserving teens will be presented with the organization’s most prestigious honor – 2021/2022 Youth of the Year. We’ll also have entertainment streaming from Atlanta’s very own Gritz & Jelly Butter Band and Lilac Wine.
Don’t miss our livestream experience!
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