A local student is making waves with a historic accomplishment. For the first time ever, a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County has been named Southeast Region Youth of the Year. Port St. Lucie High School’s valedictorian, Enrique Rosario Liz, now heads to New York City to compete for the top honor in the nation.
The Southeast Region Youth of the Year award is given to standout teens across the Boys & Girls Clubs community who embody dedication to academics, strong values, and leadership in service.
Enrique’s story is one of resilience. Eight years ago, he arrived from the Dominican Republic without speaking English. But through encouragement from his school and the local Boys & Girls Club, he seized every chance to grow and thrive…