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youth of the year gala Photography by TILDSLEY CLIFFORD MCMANUS
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina held its annual Youth of the Year Gala at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Convention Center in Sanford on Feb. 8. The Youth of the Year program has recognized the outstanding achievements of club teens who exemplify leadership, service, academic excellence and healthy lifestyles since 1947. Davion Quinones, 14, was named the 2024 Youth of the Year, and Izaiah Gittens, 13, was recognized as Junior Youth of the Year. Candidates participated in a round-robin discussion during the gala that highlighted the importance of mental health for today’s teens. Davion will advance to the statewide competition in April. cm 2
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1 The Dazzling Diamond Dancing Divas with Traci Newby, executive director of the Pittsboro Boys & Girls Club. 2 Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina CFO Brandon Kivette with Youth of the Year winner Davion Quinones and Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina CEO Sarah Womack. 3 Junior Youth of the Year winner Izaiah Gittens and candidates Brianna Balderas and Sanai Lee.
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