Mosley selected Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club's Illinois Valley unit
Brittany Mosley (Photo by Illinois Valley News)
From our weekly issue dated February 6, 2008
At age 14, “Brittany Mosley is a true example of an extraordinary young woman, as she has just been selected Youth of the Year for the Illinois Valley Boys & Girls Club,” said Scott Thornhill, I.V. Unit director.
Brittany is the daughter of rural Cave Junction residents Dutch & Shay Warner. She is among hundreds of Youth of the Year winners across the country recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for their sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.
“Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive,” said Thornhill. “The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and obstacles.
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“This program was founded more than 60 years ago through the generosity of the Reader’s Digest Foundation,” he said.
Mosley, a member of the JV rally squad, is a freshman at Illinois Valley High School in Cave Junction. She has been a Boys & Girls Club member for seven years. When she is at the club she enjoys singing, dancing and helping staff when needed.
Brittany also enjoys participating in the daily recreation game, doing art projects and “hanging out” with her friends.
“It’s a good place to be with my friends,” said Mosley, “and I like being able to help staff when needed.”
Said Thornhill, “The Illinois Valley Boys & Girls Club staff is excited to have Brittany represent us as our youth of the year. She is a fun kid to have at the club. She is always helpful and respectful to staff and her peers.”
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During February, Mosley will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Oregon Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 scholarship from Reader’s Digest. If she wins at the state level, she will compete for the title of Pacific Northwest Region Youth of the Year and an additional $10,000 scholarship.
The five regional winners will advance to Washington, D.C. in September to compete for the title of BGCA’s National Youth of the Year. That winner receives an additional $15,000 college scholarship and is honored by the president during an Oval Office ceremony.
Mosley has been in Illinois Valley since the third grade, moving from Dallas, Texas. She has progressed from Evergreen Elementary School and Lorna Byrne Middle School to IVHS.
Her career goals are not firm yet. Being a singer and dancer appeals to her, and she also has considered modeling and fashion designing.
