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A young man who credits the Boys & Girls Club for helping him look beyond the surface and look past differences has been named Central Wyoming’s Youth of the Year for 2019-20. A senior at Kelly Walsh High School, Brentan Brown won a $5,000.00 Ruth R. Ellbogen Education Award, along with the chance to compete …
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“Order in the court!” The phrase echoed off the walls of the vast courtroom and all went silent at attention. During the last eighty years those words had been repeated during countless trials, only this time the historical site was filled with rows of BGCCW Children. Michelle Maines, the Natrona County Commissioner’s Assistant, guided the tour through the County …
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“Who wants to meet Mister Thirsty?”asked the dental assistant. Hands shot up, all over the brightly colored room, while lifting onto their knees to inch closer, during a field trip to Surfin’ Smiles Pediatric Dentist. Although most of us may dread dental exams, these kids were able to see past the intimidation and discover excitement and fun in …
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As thirty-one fourth and fifth graders set their hands to work building a folding stool, scents of rich oak, from fresh sanded wood, and the tinkering of hammers resonated through the studio of Pathways Innovation Center. With such a blend of hard work, creativity, and the nostalgic smell of a workshop, it was …
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To help make healthy choices a habit, the Boys & Girls Club incorporates fun and interactive elements to engage our members in meaningful programs. “Healthy Habits” is a comprehensive program that gives Club members robust knowledge on how to take care of their wellbeing and their bodies. One of the program leaders, Cassie, took elements …
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High school students from across the state are challenged to examine their personal beliefs and ethics to pen an essay based on those beliefs. The American Dream Essay Contest awards thousands of dollars each year to the student authors of the winning compositions. The American Dream Essay Contest is centered on bestselling author, Jim Owen’s …
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A Natrona County High School senior’s tale of how his ancestry defined his personal brand through the hum of a sewing machine earned him the top prize at the American Dream Essay Contest. Streeter Boatright received a total of $5,300.00 for his essay titled “The Brand, and a Bernina”. His essay explained how his life …
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At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming, our mission calls us to inspire all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. To accomplish this, the Club utilizes purposeful programming based on three priority outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy …
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“College is so different than high school. You could be in a class, like a lab, with 15-20 people or in a lecture hall with a couple hundred people,” explains Sierra White, UW freshman and BGCCW alumnus. “And if I can give you one piece of advice, don’t wait to do your homework. You can’t …
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Contributed post by Julia Halbur As a school, we always are looking for new ways to excite our students and foster passion about education. We offer an incentive field trip, once a quarter, for our students who maintain good grades and behavior. When I told my students that we would be going to The Boys …
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