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Raeden Smith, the Junior Youth of the Year nominee from the Jefferson City Boys & Girls Club, awaits activities Wednesday, April 3, 2024, during the luncheon for Boys & Girls Clubs' Missouri Youth of the Year. Her mother, Kelly Marshall, director of operations for the local club, sits beside her.
Andi Craig was amazed by the contestants for this year's Youth of the Year Award.
"They've all been through a lot. They've all made it through different things.
