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All funds donated will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington to support the John A. McCluskey Jr. Youth of the Year Fund. The fund will support scholarships for our local Youth of the Year. The 2025 Youth of the Year Winner was Ariana O. from Ellettsville.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington is a 501(c)3 (nonprofit) organization and donations are tax deductible. You will receive a receipt from the Club for your gift.
John A. McCluskey Jr. Bio -
John, a 40 year resident of Bloomington, IU Professor emeritus, author, and mentor to young people, is a native of Middletown, Ohio. He was a star quarterback in both high school and college, and believes strongly in the value of sport—along with rigorous academics-- for building both character and purpose. At the Bloomington Boys Club, he coached teams that included his three sons, in both soccer and basketball, earning a season of undefeated play in the late 1980's - early 1990's for his youth soccer team. He also achieved winning records in both sports for several years. John is honored to have his name associated with the good and essential work that continues at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington.
Learn More About Our Scholarship Winner
The winner of the organizational Youth of the Year Award for 2025 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington is Ariana O. from the Ellettsville Club!
She will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the John A. McCluskey Jr. Youth of the Year Fund. She won as a Freshman at Edgewood High School. She went to the State of Indiana Youth of the Year Competition in April 2025 and placed in the top 5 in the state, among 30 organizations. She was the youngest student to receive that honor. We are proud of Ariana and of her accomplishments.
Ariana represents the mission of our organization with excellence and dedication. She is a leader by example at our Club. She continues to grow by asking thoughtful questions, pouring into other members and her peers, and giving insightful feedback when participating in programs. She aspires to continue helping others by becoming a therapist in the future.
The organizational runners-up were:
Lincoln Street - Jessica R.
Ferguson Crestmont - Taraji B.
The runners-up won the Youth of the Year title for their Club locations. They will be awarded a $100 scholarship each.
These award winners will be recognized at the Club's Annual "Eat, Thank, Love" Donor Appreciation Luncheon on February 13, 2026.