Alejandro Aguirre was recently selected as the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe 2011-12 Youth of the Year.

Each Boys & Girls Club across the country selects a Youth of the Year based on the criteria of sound character, leadership, and willingness to serve. Alejandro will go on to compete at the state level.

This National Boys & Girls Club of America program awards college scholarships at each of the stages of competition. The National Youth of the Year receives a $50,000 College Scholarship. Each of the other 5 Regional Finalists receives a $10,000 College Scholarship and they all meet with the president of the United States.

Alejandro received a $50 savings bond from the local club. He competes at the state level next.

The other nominees were: Owen Slater, Michael Bergsten, Aria D’Aintree, Angela Rheault, and Jade Burgard.