September 2024 Face of Great Futures
Apollo is 8 years old and currently a 3rd grader at Rosenow Elementary who attends the Roberts Club site after school every day. In addition to being our Face of Great Futures for the month of September, Apollo has also been selected as one of five Youth of the Month winners at Roberts, and is being recognized for leading by example under the Boys & Girl Club Value RESPECT. Let’s get to know Apollo!
How long have you been a Club member? Since 1st grade, so this is my third year. I also attended the summer Club program at Johnsonville for the past two years!
Favorite thing about Club? They have the same “OG” teachers as last year and you get to know them. My favorite is Mr. Will!
Who do you live with? My grandma, 11 year old brother, and 6 year old brother.
How do you like to spend your free time? Playing on my phone or going outside to play a game we made up called “National Toss Around” or football. I’m pretty good at football!
What do you like most about yourself? That I’m always improving in life. I keep getting better at football, getting better grades, and making more friends!
What makes you feel happy? Playing flag football or just being with my brothers.
What do you want to be when you grow up? NFL player!
Best thing that’s ever happened to you? When I made “the impossible shot” by tossing a tennis ball into a pipe. I got it on the first try!
Favorite place you’ve ever been? Home, because it’s comforting. But I also like Urban Air.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Into the NFL! Or home, or Disney World.
Favorite food? Chicken.
Favorite color? Black.
Most important thing you have learned so far in life? To never give up!
Advice for younger Club kids? Keep trying!
If you had 3 wishes, what would they be? 1) To become an NFL player, 2) for my younger brother to be in the NFL too, and 3) more wishes!
We love being a part of Apollo’s journey, and we have no doubt he will achieve GREAT things throughout his life! For more information about our youth programs and how to sign up, visit our Become a Member page!