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Michelle Adrian Adam Abraham
Age: 11
Favorite part of the Club:
Art & SMART Girls.
Reason she was chosen: Michelle is
a very sweet and kind individual.
Her actions have demonstrated
that she deeply cares for her
family and friends. Age: 13
Favorite part of the Club: The staff,
seeing how much they care about
my life makes me happy.
Reason he was chosen:
Adrian is always helpful. He
makes sure to offer to help set up
and cleanup activities. He
participates in everything and is
an incredible young man. Age: 12
Favorite part of the Club:
Adam enjoys participating in
Passport to Manhood and Torch
Club programs.
Reason he was chosen:
Adam has been a member of the
Club since he was eight years old.
His confidence level has
increased significantly since he
started at the Club, and he has
been a valuable member of Torch
Club and Passport to Manhood for
three years. Adam is a positive
role model to his peers, offering
advice, and he is always willing to
sing a song to brighten
someone’s day. Age: 13
Favorite part of the Club:
Game Room & Sailing.
Reason he was chosen: Abraham
has grown so much during his
time at the Club. When he first
started at the Club, he was
reprimanded often for being rude
to others or disobeying
instructors. After working with
him, establishing consistency
and setting proper expectations,
he has learned to be respectful
both with staff and fellow Club
members. He now offers to help
clean up after others, tries new
programs, and helps bring others
with him. He truly exhibits the full
effect of stability and influence
the Club has to offer to the
children who need us most.
Superstars
Maxine Isabella & Yesenia Christopher Kaylee
Age: 8
Favorite part of the Club:
3rd Floor Administrative Offices
and the Game Room.
Reason she was chosen: Maxine will
always put a smile on your face.
She is always offering to help out
the admin staff, trying new
programs, and doing anything to
make you laugh. She’s just a joy Age: 13
Favorite part of the Club:
All of it, that’s why they rock!
Reason they were chosen:
They are “go to” gals for any
Program staff. They are always
willing to help out and make our
lives easier! Age: 16
Favorite part of the Club:
The Teen Room and all the
activities we do with Sean.
Reason she was chosen:
Kaylee is a mature, responsible
leader. She is an incredible role
model to her peers and younger
Club members, and she has the
attitude we hope to see in all of
our members.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Venice
Age: 16
Favorite part of the Club:
Music Studio.
Reason he was chosen: Christopher
has many dreams and ambitions.
He knows what he needs to do
and the hard work it takes to
make his dreams a reality. He has
never turned down an opportunity
to help a fellow member in the
music room. Christopher has so
much potential, not just as a great
music producer, but as a great
friend to all.
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