On Thursday, February 27th at 5:30 p.m. at the Booker T. Washington Theater, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region will crown one of its members with the highest honor a club member can receive – Youth of the Year.
Youth of the Year is the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region’s premier youth leadership program, recognizing extraordinary young people for their achievements in leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle.
Meet Jeremiah: A 12th grader at Tarboro High School, Jeremiah has been a proud member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region for 10 years. Described as confident and outgoing, Jeremiah credits the Club with helping him discover his true potential:
“I love my Boys & Girls Club because they support every club member no matter what.”
Jeremiah’s dream is to attend Fayetteville State University and pursue a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.
Meet Maryam: At just 17 years old, Maryam is already an inspiration to her friends and community. A senior at Rocky Mount Preparatory, Maryam has been a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region for 7 years. She says,
“I love my Boys & Girls Club because it helped me learn valuable lessons and grow into the wonderful person I am now!”
Known for being kind and personable, Maryam is focused on her goals. She plans to attend East Carolina University to study Nursing and continue making a positive impact on the world.
Meet Carisma: Carisma is a 16-year-old student at Nash Rocky Mount Early College who has been with the Boys & Girls Clubs for 6 years. Carisma says,
“The Boys & Girls Club has helped me become successful in so many ways. From the programs offered, the staff who work there, and the relationships I’ve built with others, the Boys & Girls Club has truly formed me into the person I am today.”
Known for her charismatic and passionate nature, Carisma hopes to attend Howard University or North Carolina A&T State University to study Real Estate and become a real estate agent.
The Youth of the Year event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. To RSVP or for more information on the event, please email Desiree at DDolberry@bgcnec.org.