Alonte, 17, is a proud member of the Richard England Clubhouse 14 and attends Thurgood Marshall Academy. As a shy and reserved teen, he became a member of the Club at the age of 15. Over time, his participation increased and he began to take advantage of the various programs and opportunities the Club had to offer. Program Director, Shawn Osborn describes him as the most improved member who has made huge strides. Alonte has become an outstanding student at the Club and now refers to his fellow members and staff as “family”. He says, “The programs have kept me out of trouble. They helped to turn my life completely upside down.”
He’s an active member in the Pepco STEM Club and is the current president of the Keystone leadership program. Some of his extra curriculum activities include modeling and graphic design. Recently, Alonte was selected as a National winner in the Boys & Girls Club of America 2016 Digital Arts Festival. Out of the 1,500 Club youth that participated in the contest, Alonte was chosen as one of the 16 finalists to represent the organization. When asked how he felt about the award, he said, “Makes me feel proud of myself. I feel like I can accomplish anything if I put my heart and mind into it.”
BGCGW has broadened Alonte’s perspective about his future. His goal is to attend Morehouse University and obtain a degree in Engineering. After college, he would like to have a professional career as an IT technician and pursue modeling and fashion design part time. “The Club has allowed me to see the potential that I have inside of me. My Boys & Girls Club experience has opened my mind and now I utilize my time for activities that are life changing.”
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LOCATIONS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington has fifteen locations throughout the Washington, DC region. Visit a Club page below, or find a Club near you!
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Northern Virginia
- Annandale
- Bailey’s Community Center
- Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic
- General Heiser
- Hylton
- Martin K. Alloy
- Murraygate
- Ox Hill
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Virtual
- Clubhouse @ Your House
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Events
News
- WASHINGTON COMMANDER HELPS CLUB KIDS GIVE BACK WHILE GIVING THANKS
- BGCGW ANNOUNCES JOINT-INITIATIVE WITH COHNREZNICK ON YOUTH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- D.C. COUNCIL RESTORES FUNDING FOR JELLEFF RECREATION CENTER CLUB
- DC GOVERNMENT INFORMS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IT WILL BE DEFUNDED
- BGCGW ANNOUNCES 7th ANNUAL BLUEFEST GALA
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Receives Unprecedented $10 Million Gift from Local Philanthropist.
Stories & Blogs
- From Club Kid to Club Leader: Nola Payton’s Journey Comes Full Circle
- Alum Achievements: Celebrating the Tremendous Accomplishments of Abigail A.
- Alston Waller, from Club Youth to Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Clubhouse Director
- Carlos Hood: From Jelleff Club Youth to STEM Technologist
- BGCGW Youth of the Year, Wins DC/Virginia State Title and Advances to Regionals
- Shaping Futures: The Essential Role of Club Directors at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington