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61st Winner Demetrice Tuttle, a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of West Georgia, appreciates and understands his purpose in life. From a young age, he had a desire to set a positive example for others. When his mother was diagnosed with cancer, Tuttle rose to the occasion by helping take care of his younger brother and household duties. He knew then that he was destined to be a leader.
Tuttle joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Georgia and continued to flourish as a determined young leader. He became president of the Keystone Club, leading his peers in various clean-ups and community rallies. Tuttle also developed his love of helping others through speech and performance. This resulted in several speaking opportunities at Club and United Way special events and appearances on local TV programs. He served as a Junior Staffer, Power Hour tutor and mentor to at-risk teens in the REAL to Reel Teen Talk Show. Through this show, Tuttle encouraged teens to graduate from high school and pursue a college education. Tuttle graduated from Troup County High School in 2007, where he was involved in Student Council, Drama Club and the Academic Bowl Team. Because of his exemplary grades and behavior, the principal chose Tuttle to be manager for the school’s supply store and to mentor younger students. Tuttle is pursuing a degree in political science at LaGrange College, in hopes of furthering his commitment to public service. In September 2007, Tuttle, along with four other Youth of the Year finalists, met President George Bush in the Oval Office as the first of many official duties as teen spokesperson for Boys & Girls Clubs.
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