1) What does the phrase “Inner Rockstar” mean to you?
-Inner personality, “what brings out the fire in you”
-Mother is her rockstar, she is an inspiration because of her personality and passion
2) Tell us about a success you achieved through the support of your Club?
-Leadership skills, more outspoken, not to be so shy
3) Tell us about a barrier or challenge that your Club helped you to overcome?
Overcome anti-social behavior. Forced to come out of my shell, explore new things, and talk to new people. Enjoys playing basketball at the club with the other teenagers her age
4) Why is your Boys & Girls Club important to you?
Help me discover characteristics I didn’t know I had and helped develop you as a person. Public Speaking skills and to follow my dreams. Don’t second guess yourself and just go for it.
5) Who else has been a major influence in your life?
My coaches – basketball and track. No matter how many times I got down, they always pushed me to go further.
6) What exciting or cool experiences have you had because you were a member at your Club?
Helped to organize a drive at the Club to give away necessary items such as toothpaste, soap, hand sanitizer, etc. for the underprivileged.
7) In what ways has your Club supported your goals for college, post-secondary education, and career?
People in the Club can guide me to go down the right path. The Club also has business classes to help foster the necessary skills to achieve my goal of owning my own real estate firm.
8) Do you volunteer in your community or at the Club? Can you share a few examples of this?
Cleaned up the community around the Club. Helped at the homeless shelters to provide food. Distributed personal cards at an assisted living facility for elderly people who may not have friends or family in the. Helped them to know they are loved.
9) What worries you the most about your future? How do you handle those concerns?
Not being successful. The Club does help because they inspire me not to give up and to keep going. No matter how hard, there will be a brighter side. Keep working hard and keep going.
10) What are you doing/can you do to spark positive change?
I play sports. I can influence others on the team to do positive things and stay on track. That path will lead to a brighter future.
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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