Youth of the Year
2009 – Patrice Clark
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Past Winners
2008 – Teraya Henderson
Pictured with Executive Director, Rickey Williams
2007 – Keisha Smith
Pictured with Rickey Williams, Rep. Bill Black, and Stephanie Dixon
2006 – Brittany Coleman
Pictured with Rickey Williams and Rep. Bill Black
2005 – Kapresha Jordan-Payne
Pictured with Sen. Rick Winkle and Rep. Bill Black
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Members of the Month
Each month, staff members select one member from each group who exhibits community spirit, outstanding leadership, sportsmanship and a positive attitude.
Winners:
March 2009
| 1st & 2nd |
Sallie Beasley |
| 2nd & 3rd |
Dakota Oatis |
| 3rd & 4th |
Robert Noye |
| 4th & 5th |
Elijah Staples |
| 6th + |
Tre'Shaun Whitfield |
February 2009
| 1st & 2nd |
Ulani McClellan |
| 2nd & 3rd |
Luis Ramos |
| 3rd & 4th |
Mikayla Forthenberry |
| 4th & 5th |
Ariyanna Reed |
| 6th + |
Patrice Clark |
January 2009
| 1st & 2nd |
Nick Goodman |
| 2nd & 3rd |
Sydney Gouard |
| 3rd & 4th |
Nathaniel Walker |
| 4th & 5th |
Ally Shepherd |
| 6th + |
Khalil Sanford |
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Alumni
SJon' Coleman
SJon’ Coleman was born and raised in Danville and is a 2005 graduate of Danville High School.
“The Boys & Girls Club means a lot to me. When I was young, it was one of the only positive places for kids my age to go. It was a place where I could go and be myself. I learned about my strengths and weaknesses. I grew not only physically, but in other areas as well, like being confident in making the right choices.”
SJon’ was formerly a Program Assistant at the Club, but is now working as the Art Instructor. “I really enjoy working with the members. I love to see them progress after I have worked with them”.
He now attends Danville Area Community College where he is studying business and working towards an Associates Degree. His favorite quote is,” Someone once told me that education is something that no one can take from you once you get it”. He hopes to one day own his own business.
Brennon Hightower
Brennon Hightower is a creative, young professional. She enjoys spending time with friends, family, and those with similar interests and positive energy.
She is currently the Young Women Aware Program Coordinator. YWA is a leadership development program for young ladies in middle school and high school in School District #118. YWA is a project of Provena USMC Foundation, School District #188, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermilion County.
In her spare time, she works on independent marketing projects with area businesses and organizations and serves as a member of the Young Professionals Network and the Women Aware Committee. She has been honored on several occasions for various accomplishments. Her most recent award was presented in February 2008 at the Boys & Girls Club’s We Are Family Brunch, were she was presented with an “Everyday Hero Award”. She resides in Danville with her beautiful and active two-year old son, Jonathan.
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