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Be Radiant

Adrianita doesn’t want to become just another statistic of teenage single mothers like her oldest sister is. She has seen her sister and her mother struggle financially and be unable to get an education which is why Adrianita works hard in school and in everything she does. She’s in band, JV soccer, AVID and volunteers her time at the Club. Adrianita always has a positive attitude, a smile on her face and is constantly kind to people. She has a serious passion for animals, especially sea turtles and plans to become a Marine Biologist.

Be Encouraging

Janice doesn’t give into peer pressure which she credits her mother for. Seeing her mom struggle, having to raise 4 kids by herself because her father was sent to prison over 10 years ago, she stays positive for her younger brothers and sisters.  She is the oldest and she takes care of the home while her mother struggles to work 2 jobs.  Janice is the role model to her brothers and sisters, and this keeps her focused on staying out of trouble and succeeding in school.

Be Grateful

Elizabeth is one of the youngest in her large family. She has four other siblings that have supported her and have given her both good and bad examples. Both her parents work as well as her siblings leaving her to often fend for herself. Being one of the youngest she has had to sometime fight to get attention, to be heard, and not be left out of family decisions.  Don’t feel sorry for her, she has developed a passion for debating, negotiation and mediating and is planning on pursuing a career as a lawyer.

Be Nurturing

Kayla is part of a big family. Both her parents work to make ends meet and provide better opportunities for their children. Although she is the middle child, she will be the first to graduate high school in her family.  To help her family and provide a path for her siblings, Kayla took on a part-time job afterschool.  Sadly many close relatives of Kayla have been diagnosed with cancer and this has inspired her to become a doctor. She is determined to go to college and get a degree in medicine.

Be Exceptional

Brilliant, extraordinary, unique, and incomparable are all meanings of the word exceptional but they are also all characteristics of Alex.  At the Club, all of our members are fond of him and his peers respect him and look up to him. He is a responsible Club member who has natural leadership qualities and is always willing to go that extra mile. Alex is hard working, creative, and modest individual who maintains his grades and is appreciative of all his mother has sacrificed for him. Despite all the challenges he has had to overcome growing up he has become an artistic, a unique individual that faces adversity everyday with self-confidence.

Be Devoted

Claudia’s parents are two small business owners who are always very busy in their attempt to provide for their family. This has made Claudia take on a leadership role in her family, she handles the household needs and takes care of her younger brother, which she has been doing for some time since she was much younger. Her commitment to her family doesn’t stop her from getting good grades at school, being in extra-curricular activities, becoming an integral part of her church’s youth group, as well as volunteering at the Club. Claudia’s caring personality has made her want to become a Nurse.

Be Passionate

Dance is an all-consuming pursuit for Celina. She is part of a tight knit family, a good student, and a hardworking volunteer at the Club.  Celina is an amazing and inspirational dancer, she spends any extra time in dance practice, creating new routines, perfecting her craft, learning and thinking about dance all the time.  At the Club she uses her talent for dancing and is an essential piece to our Folk Life Friday Festivals where she choreographs and teaches club members dance routine to perform.  Her tenacity and unwavering persistence will allow her to reach her dream of becoming a Dance Instructor.

Be Astounding

Jorge has never met his father, he lost his mother to intravenous drugs and she abandoned him when he was just a toddler. This year his grandmother passed away, he lost the only mother he has ever known, his best friend, and his support system. From this Jorge’s life changed drastically for the better. He has become focused, ambitious, and determined to break the cycle of contentment with no education, no jobs, no futures that his older brothers have.  Jorge has learned a lot by volunteering at the Club about hard work and goal setting. He has a plan and is on his way to becoming a Computer Technician.

Be A Friend

Allyson comes from a neighborhood where most of the kids are familiar with having a single parent. Many kids don’t have a place to go to afterschool but not Allyson she has the Boys and Girls Club. She has been a member of the Club for six years. Allyson says she feels appreciated at the Club and now as a teen she will continue coming to the Club to help out as many younger members as she can.

Be Generous

Adrianita doesn’t want to become just another statistic of teenage single mothers like her oldest sister is. She has seen her sister and her mother struggle financially and be unable to get an education which is why Adrianita works hard in school and in everything she does. She’s in band, JV soccer, AVID and volunteers her time to the Club where she is an essential piece of the teen program.