November 2025 Face of Great Futures

Cora is 7 years old and currently a 2nd grader at Chegwin Elementary. She has been attending the Boys & Girls Club for the past two years, and has been selected as our Face of Great Futures this month “because she is one of Chegwin’s star students! Cora’s cute smile radiates within our Club; what an amazing role model she is for her peers,” stated Miss Kari, Chegwin extension director. Let’s get to know Cora!

Cora works diligently on her math skills during Project Learn programming!

Why do you think kids come to Club? To have fun!

Favorite thing about Club? I have fun doing all the crafts.

Who do you live with? My parents, sister, brother, a dog named Duke, and a cat named Jasmine.

How do you like to spend your free time? I like being in concerts and singing.

What are you good at? Math and reading.

What do you like most about yourself? My kindness, and I’m smart.

What makes you feel happy or proud? Going to BGC and school!

Favorite thing to learn in school? Science.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Teacher.

Cora enjoys some outside fun with friends during Club recess time!

Best thing that’s ever happened to you? I went to Tundra Lodge with my family and had fun in the waterpark!

Favorite place you’ve ever been? Detroit; we went to the zoo and a pool.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Austria.

Favorite food? Ramen. It makes me feel better when I’m sick.

Favorite color? Purple.

Most important thing you have learned so far in life? Spelling! I got 100% on my spelling test.

Advice for younger Club kids? Be kind.

If you had 3 wishes, what would they be? 1) To have a unicorn if it was real, 2) to have a dog with wings as a pet, and 3) to go see my grandma in Canada.

We love being a part of Cora’s afterschool Club experience, and we are excited to cheer her on as she grows and achieves GREAT things! For more information about our youth programs and how to sign up, visit our Become a Member page.