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Beverly Jackson named 2013 Youth of the Year

February 16, 2013

After experiencing the sudden loss of her mother, Milwaukee teen Beverly Jackson found herself balancing trying to keep her family intact while also remaining focused on her studies. She credits the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Beverly Jackson, Boys and Girls Club, Youth of the Year

Great futures start here: Exceptional teen wins Youth of the Year Honor for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

January 28, 2012

Larsharae Hooker to now vie for State Title and Scholarship She was once shy and reserved, but now Larsharae is a responsible, goal-oriented teen who was just named the 2012 Northwestern Mutual … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys and Girls Club, Larsharae Hooker, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Vincent Lyles, Youth of the Year

Milwaukee teen named ‘Youth of the Year’ by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Northwestern Mutual Foundation

February 26, 2011

Cavalier Washington to compete in State Competition in March Sometimes a name says it all. Take Cavalier Washington. She is a courteous, brave, young leader and the 2011 Northwestern Mutual … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys and Girls Club, Cavalier Washington, Daniels-Mardak, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Youth of the Year

Milwaukee teen eyes Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth of the Year Title

September 4, 2010

At an early age, Tommy Walls, Jr. decided that in order to survive, he had to become the leader in his family. Born into dire circumstances in Detroit , surrounded by mental illness, HIV and drug … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys and Girls Club, Dwayne Wade, Robert Bell Photography, Scholarships, Tommy Walls, Youth of the Year

Club youth of the year winners receive full scholarships from Marquette University

August 28, 2010

What do a girl from New Mexico, a boy from Kansas and a girl from Germany all have in common? These three teens from various Boys & Girls Clubs across the world have all received the opportunity … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Allyson Aderman, Amaya Hamilton, Arisbet Escalante, Boys and Girls Club, Dwayne Wade, Marquette University, Ryan Allen, Scholarships, Tamara Johnson, Tommy Walls, Youth of the Year

Outstanding Milwaukee teen wins Boys & Girls Club of America’s Midwest Region Youth of the Year title and scholarship

July 17, 2010

Tommy Walls is heading to Washington, D.C., for national competition Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced recently that Tommy Walls, a four-year member of Boys & Girls Clubs of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys and Girls Club, Scholarships, Tommy Walls, Youth of the Year

Local teen named Wisconsin Youth of the Year

March 27, 2010

Tommy Walls, a fouryear member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM), was recently named 2010 Youth of the Year for the state of Wisconsin by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Awards, Boys and Girls Club, Guy Smith, Jessica Doyle, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Tommy Walls, Youth of the Year

Childhood challenges forge leadership skills

February 6, 2010

Northwestern Mutual Foundation Youth of the Year Winner At a very young age, Tommy Walls understood too well what it meant to survive. The inner strength he gained as a result of his childhood … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Awards, Boys & Girls Club, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Tommy Walls, Youth of the Year

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