2023 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SCOTTSDALE YOUTH OF THE YEAR
Jaylin W., a 17-year-old Virginia G. Piper Branch Club member, was named the 2023 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCS) Youth of the Year. The announcement was made at Celebrate Youth Gala presented by Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. on March 4 at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa.
Jaylin was awarded $25,000 in post-secondary education scholarship funds and will go on to compete in the Arizona State Youth of the year competition in April.
Jaylin W. has been a Club member for 8 years and attends the Sal Cosenza Teen Center at the Virginia G. Piper Branch.
A senior at Horizon High School, Jaylin plans to attend Arizona State University to study business and fashion.
2023 YOUTH OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
Bella
Hartley & Ruth Barker Branch
Bella W. has been a Club member for 13 years and attends the Hartley & Ruth Barker Branch Executive Council Charities Teen Center.
A senior at Saguaro High School, Bella plans to study Forensic Science and Business at Arizona State University after graduating.
Rose
Lehi Branch
Rose C. has been a Club member for 10 years and attends the Teen Center at the Lehi Branch located within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
A junior at Westwood High School, Rose is interested in exploring a career as a chef after graduation.
Caden
Mary Ellen & Robert Branch
Caden T. has been a Club member for 2 years and attends the Teen Center at the Mary Ellen & Robert McKee Branch.
A freshman at Fountain Hills High School, Caden loves basketball and hopes to attend Duke University after graduating high school.
Marie
Red Mountain Branch
Marie W. has been a Club member for 9 years and attends the Teen Center at the Red Mountain Branch located within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Marie is a freshman who attends homeschool. She hopes to pursue a career in art and animation after graduation.
Yvonne
Thunderbirds Branch
Yvonne G. has been a Club member for 2 years and attends the Thunderbirds Branch Hilton Family Teen Center.
A senior at Primavera Online High School, Yvonne plans to study Youth Development at the University of Arizona after graduating.
Amelia
Vestar Branch
Amelia P. has been a Club member for 3 years and attends the Ellie & Michael Ziegler Teen Center at the Vestar Branch.
A freshman at Pinnacle High School, Amelia plans to attend Arizona State University after graduation.
Jaylin
Virginia G. Piper Branch
Jaylin W. has been a Club member for 8 years and attends the Sal Cosenza Teen Center at the Virginia G. Piper Branch.
A senior at Horizon High School, Jaylin plans to attend Arizona State University to study business and fashion.
