The Arecibo Club member received a $9,000 scholarship and will represent the island at the Northeast regional competition.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico (BGCPR) has named Jelix M. Serrano as its 2025 Youth of the Year, recognizing her academic excellence, community service and future aspirations.

Serrano, a longtime member of the Arecibo Club and a high school junior dually enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico’s Arecibo campus, received a $9,000 scholarship to support her education.

“The Club gave me the tools and experiences I needed to strengthen my self-esteem, excel academically and develop leadership skills with a focus on helping others,” Serrano said during her acceptance speech.

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