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Taisia Johnson-2011-2012 Youth of the Year, Mr. J-Teen Director
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Great Futures Start Here!
Annual Award Banquet
Youth of the Year Announced!
Taisia Johnson was named Youth of the Year for the 2nd consecutive year for the Boys & Girls Club. "This was totally unexpected. I didn't think I would get the honor back-to-back," said Johnson. "The Boys & Girls Club means so much to me. I would not be the leader I am today without the staff here." The club holds a special significance to Johnson, as it was a comfort to her during a troubled time. She credits the Boys & Girls Club with seeing her through the most trying periods of adolescence. "The staff here feels like family, the building feels like home, and it is the Club that made me believe that even after difficult struggles, I could continue to be a leader and the very smart young lady that I am," Johnson said. Johnson's 11 years with the club have led her to become a mentor to a group of four young girls. They regularly meet to discuss any issues or fears they have. Through the programs offered at the Club, she has also received her first paying position at Walgreens. Now, with a new plaque in had, Johnson will go on to represent Lee County in the state competition Youth of the Year.
There were 6 other youth vying for Youth of the Year. They were: Unique Lee, Christopher McLean, Gabrielle Judd, Gabrielle Holmes, Shaquille Stepney, and Jerraysheya Fox. All of the kids are winners.
Along with announcing our 2011-2012 Youth of the Year, other members and people of the community were recognized.
Youth Awards
OT Sloan:
Education: Josh Randolph/ Art: Madison Lambert/ Sportsmanship: Austin Varner/ Student Athlete: Aaron Blockman/ Character and Leadership: Shantel Bennett/ Be Great Award: Jerraysheya Fox.
Church Street:
Education: Anthony Quartman/ Art: Spencer Reece/ Sportsmanship: Markiah McEachin/ Student Athlete: Tyrique Cameron/ Character and Leadership: Nicole Escobar/ Be Great Award: Bryson Perry
Teens:
Job Ready: Taisia Johnson/ Public Speaking Excellence: Shaquille Stepney/ Certification of Appreciation: Jerraysheya Fox
Dr. A.M. Oelrich Award: Joseph Hart
Volunteer and Community Awards:
Lee County School Ambassadors, Oscar Keller Jr., Augustine Literacy Tutors, Bob Smith, Ethel King, Amy Lundy, Mo Weathers, Jim Jamison, Keisha Sumpter.
Bo Hedrick, CPO, also recognized several board members for their unyielding support of the Club. Some of these members are stepping down from the Governing Board and joining our Emeritus Board. Some of the board that was recognized was: George Harvey, Mark Davenport, Munsey Wheby, Ann Barkley, Don Perry. All of the board was recognized as a whole and the new board members were welcomed; Sherry Shudra, Mary Jo Parks, and Beth Stutts. Overall the night was a huge success. We thank all of the supporters who came out to help us celebrate this night.
To view a slideshow of pictures from this night, please click on the link below.
http://sanfordbgc.ezsitelaunch.com/page162527.aspx
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Want your kids to have a positive place to join and feel like they are a part of something? Look no further! Sign your kids up for the Boys & Girls Club!
There are always things happening at the Club. Be a part of one of our many programs. Be a part of a group.. for more information, please contact Cephonia Gilmore at 919-776-3525 (O.T. Sloan Site Unit Director) or Dana Ellis-Petty at 919-776-6304 (Church Street Site Unit Director).
School year membership fee: $32.00 a year!
Homework help is offered every Monday through Thursday from 3:45-4:45. This is called "Power Hour." After homework, the kids are in age groups and rotate to their different areas. Some of the areas include: Gameroom, Art Department, Gym, and our Education Department where our specialty programs are run like Hooked on Phonics and Phenomenal Girls. We also have a Middleschool Room and a Teen Center dedicated to our older members.
Below is the link to our membership page where you will find more information and the link to our membership application.
http://sanfordbgc.ezsitelaunch.com/page11521825.aspx
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