Congratulations to the 11 Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri members who were chosen as Elementary Youth of the Year nominees! To be named a Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Club member can receive. Each of these nominees will compete for the Elementary Youth of the Year title on January 31 at Liberty Center at the Youth of the Year event, presented by Inter-State Studio & Publishing.
Cole Camp
Miranda, 9, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she has a positive attitude, is a wonderful help to staff and is a great role model for her younger peers.
Heber Hunt
Aliza, 9, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she’s very helpful at the Club, especially with Torch Store and the Cooking Program.
Horace Mann
Elliot, 9, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because he always does his very best to help his peers and Club staff.
La Monte
Annalynn, 9, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she always loves being at the Club and is full of energy when she’s there. Anna loves helping with the kindergarteners, reading to them or helping with their letters.
Leeton
Emma, 8, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she is always excited and willing to help other members and staff without being asked. Emma is polite, demonstrates good manners every day, and never fails to brighten up someone’s day.
Parkview
Brynlee, 9, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she is kind, funny and works very hard on her school work.
Skyline
Guthrie, 9, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she is always the first to help with anything that needs to be done and always with a smile on her face. If you asked Club staff to describe Guthrie with one word it would be “kind.”
Smithton
Nolan, 9, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because he is a positive role model for his peers, he participates in programs and always has an encouraging, positive mindset at the Club.
Washington
Emmett, 8, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because he is caring and kind to his peers, keeps his friends and Club staff laughing and is always helpful to those who need extra help.