2018 Military Finalists
Military Youth of the Year
The Military Youth of the Year honor is a distinct component of the National Youth of the Year program. It recognizes a Club member served on a U.S. military installation who has overcome enormous odds and demonstrated exceptional character and accomplishments. To earn this honor, Club youth advance through local, state and regional competitions. After the Military Youth of the Year is named at the culminating ceremony in August, he or she advances to join the five regional Youth of the Year finalists from non-military Clubs to compete for the National Youth of the Year title.
Katherine W.
Club/Organization: JBG Lewis-McChord CYS Services
Length of Membership: 3 years
Intended College/University: Columbia University
Career Aspiration: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Erynn R.
Club/Organization: Kirtland AFB Youth Program
Length of Membership: 8 years
Intended College/University: University of Arizona
Career Aspiration: Clinical Psychology or Paralegal
Brandon C.
Club/Organization: USAG Fort Knox CYS Services
Length of Membership: 8 years
Intended College/University: Northwestern University
Career Aspiration: Education
Kah’ron C.
Club/Organization: New London Naval Submarine Base
Length of Membership: 5 years
Intended College/University: University of Connecticut
Career Aspiration: Developmental Sociology
Janasia U.
Club/Organization: NSA Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Length of Membership: 4 years
Intended College/University: Stanford University
Career Aspiration: Social Work
