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 years. She plans to attend either ECU or UNC Charlotte in the fall and to become a pediatrician. Kalela will represent the Brigade at the NC Boys & Girls Club YOY competition in April.
Congratulations to all the YOY participants Devante, Denea, Vella and Cecilia, YOY finalists Michael, Brittany and Lauren and to our overall winner Kalela. A special thanks to our Teen Director Mike Capps and our YOY judges County Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Hoggard Principal Dr. Pamela Baldwin, YOY Program Sponsor Jessica Meyer and Board Member Rick Zigler.
We are proud of all our Teens and wish Kalela good luck in the State competition!
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
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 Hill at ahill@brigadebgc.org or 910-392-0747. Happy Holidays!
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 and clean. Happy Thanksgiving!!
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 Wilmington Star News to learn more about this great collaboration.
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
Michaels Arts & Crafts Supply Drive
The Brigade Boys & Girls Club is happy to announce we are partnering with Michaels Arts & Crafts Store for a supply drive! The drive runs from October 9th - -29th and all donations will help supplement our Fine Arts program.
Visit Michaels Arts & Crafts in Mayfaire Shopping Center to donate supplies to our Club.
Teen Night
The Brigade Boys & Girls Club was featured in an article in the Wilmington Star News about our Friday Teen Nights. Check out the great article here:
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20111003/ARTICLES/111009940