Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-Valparaiso Unit recently honored 70 members at their annual Awards Night. These Club members were recognized for their achievements from over 1,400 Club members of the Valparaiso Unit.
GAMESROOM
Spirit Award-- John Buda, Isaac Gonzalez, Damaris Hisick, Jacob Nightengale, Matt Nightengale, Alex Powell
Dedicated Helpers-- Jaylah Croft, Katya Finley, Jacob Farmer, Samara Max, Chloe Tharp, Santana Williams
Area Achiever of the Year—Payton Max
ART ROOM
Spirit Award-- Damaris Hisick, Drew Jedynak, Grace McBrayer, Olivia Moskalick, Julia Perdicologos, Raven Uzzell
Dedicated Helpers--Zach Farmer, Samara Max, Chloe Tharp, Santana Williams
Art Room Area Achiever of the Year -- Kendall Lipscomb
FRONT DESK
Junior Staff All-Stars-- Joe Hardwick, Clay Kain, Ian Kosky, Kendall Lipscomb, Samara Max, Natae Richardson
Dedicated Helpers-- Katya Finley, Kaylee Gannon, Adrianna Kimes, Ayden McCraney
Area Achiever of the Year - Alex Powell
COMPUTER LAB
Spirit Award-- Brian Creager, Sam Dull, Sam Goldman, Jacob Masse, Malak Mahmoud, Aydon McCraney
Dedicated Helpers-- Jacob Farmer, Clay Kain, Adriana Kimes, Richard Reis, Laroyce Rollins, Jamie Thompson
Power Hour Dedication Trophy-- Amildo Briceno, Santana Williams
Power Hour Dedication Certificates-- Conner Davis, Kristen Dixon, Sam Dull, Kyle Gundlach, Damaris Hisick , Fatima Mahmoud, Tyler Marshall, Richard Reis
Computer Lab Area Achiever of the Year--Aydon McCraney
Torch Club Members-- Amildo Briceno, Austin Florio, Sam Goldman, Joe Hardwick, Emily Kirby, Kaylyn Lipscomb, Kendall Lipscomb, Lilli Norris, Kyler Poe, Richard Reis, Haley Roberts
Torch Club Member of the Year--Emily Kirby
EDUCATION
Link n’ Learn Dedication Certificates-- Amildo Briceno, Natalie Ensor, Julia Jobbe, Jackson Jobbe, Keara Murphy, Andrew Popoca, Jatziri Popoca, Santana Williams
Link n’ Learn Dedication Trophies--Brian Creager, Eduardo Garcia
Education Area Achiever of the Year--Ricky Day
Boys & Girls Club Mentor of the Year--Larry Murphy
SENIOR ROOM
Senior Room Leadership Award-- Daniel Dull, Antonio Hisick, Ebone Ivory, Austin Slease, Brian Reis
Senior Room Dedication Awards--George Johnson, Dylan McCraney, Matt Murillo, John Sego
Senior Room Area Achiever of the Year --Cheyenne Forystek
ATHLETICS
Spirit Awards-- Zach Farmer, Josef Ivory, Jeshua Leftridge, Alex Powell
Dedicated Helpers-- Damaris Hisick, Logan Johnson, Jaime Leftridge, Santana Williams
Sportsmanship Award--Stefen Brewer
Athletics Area Achiever of the Year--George Johnson
Coach of the Year--Jim Mackenzie
OUTSTANDING LEADER AWARDS
Junior Youth of the Year – Damaris Hisick
Character & Leadership Award – Ebone Ivory
Valparaiso Unit Youth of the Year – John Sego
Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County has been opening doors to GREAT FUTURES for Porter County’s youth since 1971. The Clubs provide high quality programs for nearly 5,000 boys and girls in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, the arts and sports, fitness and recreation.
For more information on membership, volunteer opportunities or to make a tax deductible donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, please contact your local Club, call (219) 464-7282 or visit www.bgcpoco.org. Great Futures Start HERE.