03/12/2026
Throwback Thirty Years!
Meet Shane. Shane first walked through the doors of the Boys & Girls Clubs as an 8th grader, where he found encouragement, mentorship, and opportunities that helped him grow into a leader. His dedication and character earned him the Youth of the Year title in both 2013 and 2014.
He later worked at the Oroville Teen Center and the Chico Teen Center, mentoring Club members and helping create the same supportive environment that once helped him. Every time that Shane is on leave, he makes sure to visit our Clubs to say hi to his past mentors and reconnect with our Club kids.
With big dreams of working in aviation, Shane set his sights on becoming an aircraft engineer. Today, he’s living that passion as an avionics technician serving in the U.S. Air Force. Shane reflects on how the Boys & Girls Clubs helped open doors and give him the confidence to pursue his goals.
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