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YOUTH OF THE YEAR HONOR FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GARFIELD
Mark Espinoza to Now Vie for State Title
and Scholarship
Selected among several local
outstanding youth, Mark Espinoza will compete against other Boys & Girls
Club members for the New Jersey Youth of the Year title and a college scholarship.
As the new Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield, 17-year old Mark is a true example
of an extraordinary young man recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(BGCA) for his sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back
to the community.
Being named
Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can
receive. As BGCA’s premier youth recognition program, Youth of the Year
recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community
and Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and
obstacles. Youth of the Year encourages Club members to reach their full
potential by achieving academic success, leading healthy lifestyles and
contributing to their communities. Youth of the Year honorees are shining
examples and living proof that great futures start at Boys & Girls Clubs.
“Mark is an
outstanding young man who is excelling in school, is part of multiple teen
leadership programs and is an amazing representative of the Boys & Girls
Club of Garfield” said Paul Casey, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Garfield.
Mark has been
a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield for seven years. He does not hesitate to serve the community
by volunteering with several organizations throughout Garfield. In addition to
giving the community, Mark makes a commendable effort in lending a hand to friends
and relatives in need. He is a stellar student who takes the time to enjoy his
education and is proud to be a part of the Math Honor Society. Mark aspires to
attend Rutgers University where he plans to study pre-medicine and eventually
become a doctor. At the Club Mark is an
active member of the Keystone Club a teen group dedicated to leadership and
community service.
If Mark wins
at the state competition on May 22, 2012 in Trenton, NJ, he will compete for the title of Northeast Region Youth of the Year
and an additional scholarship. Five regional winners will advance to
Washington, D.C., in September 2012, to compete for the title of BGCA’s
National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year will receive an
additional scholarship and will have the opportunity to meet with the President
of the United States in the White House. For more information on the Boys & Girls
Club of Garfield and/or the Youth of the Year program please call
973-478-7662.
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