The Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland County held its Annual Awards Banquet and program at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Shelby on Friday Evening, April 24. Board President Jack Weller was Master of Ceremonies for the evening which honored many of last year's volunteers, supporters and participants in the Club's programs. Presenters and assistants for the evening were Jack Weller, Board Members Faye Burton and Bob Chadwick, Boys & Girls Club Program Director Mary Pass, Club Staff Keeynan Pharr, Jeannine Streeper, Volunteer Participant Tyler Perez and the Club Executive Director Joshua Propst
The Youth of the Year Award was presented to six year Club member, Tori Owens. Tori is presently a junior at Shelby High School. She has a 4.2 GPA and her favorite subject is History. She attends Bethel Baptist Church and is involved in the youth group and youth choir. Last summer she volunteered in the Club's Summer Day Camp Program in the Teen Camper Leadership Program. She is presently a Junior Staff Member at the Club working as a Peer Helper in the Power Hour Homework Help Program. Tori is the daughter of Michael and Cynthia Owens. The presentation of her award included a plaque to honor her achievement and a $100 gift certificate from the Boys & Girls Club's Board of Directors.