Exceptional Hudson County Teen Named
New Jersey Youth of the Year
By Boys & Girls Clubs of
America
David Brown to
receive college scholarship as the
2012 New Jersey State Youth of the
Year
Selected among 21 outstanding youth from
around New Jersey, David Brown has been named the New Jersey Youth of the Year
by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for his sound character, leadership
skills, and willingness to give back to the community. As the New Jersey Youth
of the Year, he will receive $20,000 scholarship from the state Boys and Girls
Club and a $1,000 scholarship from Tupperware Brands, the official competition
sponsor. A true example of an extraordinary young leader, eighteen year old
David will now vie for BGCA's Northeast Region Youth of the Year title and an
additional college scholarship.
Being named Youth of the Year is the
highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive.
"The Club is my home away from home.
It's where I go to seek refuge. There are days when I feel like my world is
spiraling out of control, but as soon as i enter the Club's doors that all
changes."
As BGCA's premier youth recognition
program, Youth of the Year recognizes outstanding contributions to a member's
family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming
personal challenges and obstacles. Youth of the Year encourages Club members to
reach their full potential by achieving academic success, leading healthy
lifestyles, and contributing to their communities. Youth of the Year honorees
are shining examples and living proof that great futures start at Boys &
Girls Clubs. 
Born to a single teen mother, Brown grew
up in the Lafayette section of Jersey City and worked at times to help pay his
tuition at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City. He graduates on June 18. A
manager for the school's basketball team, Brown is a straight-A student and
performed 653 hours of community service while at school even though only 25 are
required to graduate. He is also member of the National Honor Society, serves
as President of Student Government and the National Honor Society.
David will be spending his summer at a
pre-college program at Rider University in Lawrenceville before he starts there
in the fall. He plans to double major in English and political
science.
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