
In April of 1981 I was chosen as the very first Washington State Girl of the Year by the Boys' Clubs of America. From that experience, I then had the motivation and drive to make sure I put my scholarship and lessons learned at the Club to good use by getting good grades, going to college, and giving back to my community. I am so grateful and blessed to have had that investment made in me at such a young age. Thank you Boys Club for making a difference in my life!
So it is with much appreciation that I am honored to be able to give back to the updated Boys and Girls Clubs (now girls are included in the club's name :)) as Mrs. Washington 2010 - some 30 years later! This last Tuesday, Jan. 12, I had the privilege of being able to help assist in speech coaching 8 amazing young candidates from the Puget Sound Region vying for the title of "Youth of the Year". I was so touched by their stories - amazing young teenagers - so proud of them and what they are accomplishing. I can't wait to see them again next month! I forgot to take pictures. However, enjoy the pictures of old newspaper clippings of my 1981 win announced in the Seattlle PI and the Tacoma News Tribune, as well as a picture of me accepting my award from then Washington State Governor John Spellman.

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