2004’s outstanding youth<br>

Nine out of 14 club sites on the Navajo Nation sent winners in the senior and junior divisions from their respective clubs. The Senior Division participants (ages 14 and up) were: Leander Troy Bitsui, Chinle; Kara N. Begaye, Dilkon; Craig L. Hoske, Ft. Defiance; Audrey Cody, Kayenta; JoVanna Miller, Crownpoint, N.M.; Lisa Begaye, Shiprock, N.M.; Arland Francisco, Tohajiilee, N.M.; Chanda Duncan, Tohatchi, N.M.; and Tara Eileen Hueston, Navajo Mountain, Utah.

For the Junior Division (ages 13 and younger), the participants were: Kody Ayze, Chinle; Kraig Shirley, Dilkon; Candice Beltran, Ft. Defiance; Jeraline Russell, Kayenta; Malcolm Duncan, Shiprock; Arlene Tom, Tohajiilee; Misa Ben, Tohatchi; and Jeffshawn Luther from Navajo Mountain.

All senior candidates received $200 for their efforts, and Jr. candidates received various donated gifts.

According to the club mission statement, sturdy character, leadership and the willingness to serve are essential for young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The Youth of the Year Program is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America five core area of youth development strategy, and sponsored by Readers Digest.

All clubs select a club member for Youth of the Month, and the monthly winners compete against one another at the end of the year. The winners in the junior and senior division are selected to complete at the Navajo Nation Youth of the Year contest.

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