1. What does the phrase “Inner Rockstar” mean to you?
Inner Rockstar is being yourself and not letting your struggles dictate your path.
2. Tell us about a success you achieved through the support of your Club?
Through the support of my club, I was able to get my first job which was at six flags. I also was able to gain over 150 community service hours.
3. Tell us about a barrier or challenge that your Club helped you to overcome?
The biggest barrier that my club helped me to overcome was coming out of my shell. When I first arrived, I was shy and did not talk but my club caused me to overcome that struggle.
4. Why is your Boys & Girls Club important to you?
My Boys & Girls Club is important to me because it has given me the fundamental tools that will be useful in my future. It also helps me to be more engaged in my community.
5. Who else has been a major influence in your life?
My mother has been a major influence in my life. She is a single mother and has fulfilled all responsibilities required. She has taught me to go above and beyond in life.
6. What exciting or cool experiences have you had because you were a member at your Club?
I was able to participate in a program called Keystone where I was able to travel and tour several colleges outside of the state.
7. In what ways has your Club supported your goals for college, post-secondary education, and career?
My club supported my goals by helping me get an internship in the career field that I want to pursue. Another way my club supported me was by the Keystone program which allowed me to receive training in the SAT and ACT tests.
8. Do you volunteer in your community or at the Club? Can you share a few examples of this?
My club supported my goals by helping me get an internship in the career field that I want to pursue. Another way my club supported me was by the Keystone program which allowed me to receive training in the SAT and ACT tests.
9. What worries you the most about your future?
Failure worries me the most about the future, but I am a firm believer of having to fail sometimes to succeed.
10. What are you doing/can you do to spark positive change?
In order to spark positive change, I have to be a leader before I can tell someone else.
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.
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