05/20/2026
The Exchange Club of Helena is proud to recognize Sam Flynn of Capital High School as our 2026 Youth of the Year! 🎉
Sam was selected from an outstanding group of Youth of the Month recipients representing area high schools throughout the school year. Each month, we had the privilege of welcoming these exceptional students to our meetings and learning more about their academic achievements, leadership, community involvement, and extracurricular accomplishments.
Sam’s application stood out for his remarkable achievements in academics, technology, leadership, and service. A future valedictorian and nationally recognized competitor in Business Professionals of America, Sam has already built an impressive resume in cybersecurity, robotics, information technology, and community leadership. From serving as captain of his robotics team to interning with Information Systems of Montana, Sam exemplifies the innovation, work ethic, and commitment to service that this award represents.
We would also like to congratulate our outstanding runners-up:
👏 Ashley Carpenter – East Helena High School
👏 Fiona K***z – Capital High School
The future is bright with students like these leading the way, and we are honored to celebrate them through our Youth of the Month and Youth of the Year programs.
Congratulations, Sam, Ashley, and Fiona!