Palladium-Item
RICHMOND, Ind. Richmond High School sophomore Mika Parks has been named the Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County s 2021 Youth of the Year.
“I am grateful for each Club program that I have participated in and the staff the have pushed me to be the person I am today,” Parks said in a release. “Without the Club, I would be an entirely different person.”
Parks received a $1,000 scholarship and will advance to compete for Indiana State Youth of the Year.
Parks has been a BGCWC member for 10 years and hopes to serve as a role model and example for younger members as Youth of the Year, according to the release. She also looks forward to having a platform to promote advocacy and collaboration.