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Hill Named 2012 Youth of the Year
Wednesday, February 1st marked the Club’s annual Youth of the Year final judging and celebration. The Brigade had a total of eight participants and we are proud to announce Kalela Hill as our 2012 Youth of the Year.
Kalela, a senior at Ashley High School, has been a member of the Brigade for over 10 [...]
December Youth of the Month
Name: Cierra
Age: 8
Grade: 3rd
School: Mary C. Williams
Length of Club membership: 2 years
Favorite thing about Brigade: Get to have lots of fun!
Favorite Subject: Math
Club Activities: Cheerleading, DramaMatters, Talent Show
Favorite Movie: Hannah Montana
Favorite TV Show: Good Luck Charlie
Favorite Singer: Justin Beiber
Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, Cooking (spaghetti is her specialty)
Future Goals: To be a Doctor
Youth of the Year Celebration
[ February 1, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The Youth of the Year Judging and Celebration will be held on Wednesday, February 1st at 6pm-7:30pm in the Teen Center. All Youth of the Year participants and their families are invited to attend the celebration.
The finalists judging will be held at 6pm and the winner will be announced shortly afterwards. This year’s judges are [...]
November Youth of the Month
Name: Justin
Age: 10
Grade: 4th
School: Anderson
Length of Club Membership: 1.5 years
Club Activities: Robotics Program, Golf Program
Hobbies: Drawing, Computers, Basketball
Favorite thing about Brigade: Playing games with friends
Favorite TV Show: Kung Fu Panda
Favorite Movie: Kung Fun Panda 2
Future Goals: To be an artist
October Youth of the Month
Name: Marquise
Age: 9
School: Alderman
Grade: 4th
Length of Club membership: 2 years
Favorite Thing about the Club: Playing with friends
Club Activities: Basketball league, Golf Club, Chess Club
Hobbies: Playing Basketball and Football
Favorite Movie: Shrek 3
Favorite TV Show: Cartoon Network
Favorite Subject: Math
When He Grows Up He Wants To: Work in a Bank
Stocking Drive
The Brigade Boys & Girls Club is currently holding a Stocking Drive now through December 14th. The Club’s goal is to give each Club member a filled stocking this holiday season. Stockings stuffer ideas include candy, coloring books, yo-yos, chapstick, jump ropes, crayons, gift cards and crayons.
If you are interested in helping, please contact Angie [...]
Over 225 People Eat at Thanksgiving Feast
Over 225 people attended the Brigade Boys & Girls Club’s annual Thanksgiving Feast on Friday, November 18th. The free Thanksgiving meal was open to all Club members and their families. The meal was a great time of eating, fellowship and of course to give thanks! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped prepare, serve [...]
Brigade Collaboration Efforts
As part of its 2011-2012 funding through the United Way, the Brigade Boys & Girls Club has partnered with other youth-serving organizations in Wilmington to provide a holistic safety net for children in our community. Partnering agencies include the Brigade, DREAMS, Kids Making It and Communities in Schools of Cape Fear.
Read this article in the [...]
Thanksgiving Feast for Club Families
[ November 18, 2011; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Join us for Thanksgiving!
The New Hanover County Units will be holding a Thanksgiving Feast on Friday, November 18th from 5pm-7pm. This event is free for all current Club members and their families.
Please sign-up today at the Front Counter!
September Youth of the Month
Name: Indea
Grade: 5th
School: Mary C. Williams
Number of Years at Brigade: 3
Favorite Activity at Club: Torch Club because she likes to help people
Club Activities: Cheerleading, Step Team, Torch Club, Softball, Choir & Talent Show
Favorite TV Show: Victoria’s
Favorite Movie: Despicable Me
Favorite Band: Big Time Rush
When She Grows up she wants to be: Veterinarian
