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...]
Great futures start here: Exceptional teen wins Youth of the Year Honor for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
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...]
Milwaukee teen named ‘Youth of the Year’ by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Northwestern Mutual Foundation
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...]
Milwaukee teen eyes Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth of the Year Title
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...]
Club youth of the year winners receive full scholarships from Marquette University
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...]
Outstanding Milwaukee teen wins Boys & Girls Club of America’s Midwest Region Youth of the Year title and scholarship
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...]
Local teen named Wisconsin Youth of the Year
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...]
Childhood challenges forge leadership skills
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...]