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Meet Erik, a teen who went from immature kid to a leader in his Club and community
Erik was a self-described bad kid growing up. He was immature. He didn’t take things seriously. His homework was never turned in on time. He disrespected those around him. Then, heading into eighth grade, Erik decided he didn’t want to be that kid anymore. “The Club...
Meet Barbara, a motivated high school senior ready to make her world an easier and better place
When Barbara first moved to Smith Valley, she didn’t speak a single word of English. When she started attending school, one of the first things the school and her family did was get her enrolled in their ESL, English as a second language, program. At just six years...
Meet Addison R., a Torch Club member in Dayton competing for Youth of the Year
At her core, Addison R. is a Club Kid. But, where that Club has been a bit of a bounce around for the eighth grader, running for Youth of the Year this year. From Reno, to Fallon, to Sparks, to Fernley, and now Dayton, Addison has always found herself at the Club. Now...
Meet Logan L., a teen leader running for Youth of the Year
Logan L. was just five-years-old when he found himself in the foster system. Having already moved from Fallon to Oklahoma to Yerington, he now found himself in yet another new place with his older brother and younger sister. Any and all of his stability had been taken...
