The Exchange Club of Springfield’s 2024-25 Youth of the Year selected as the Ohio-West Virginia District Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year, 2024-25.
The Exchange Club of Springfield, Ohio has selected Olivia Stevens, of the Kenton Ridge High School’s Class of 2025 as the winner of this year’s Youth of the Month/Year contest, and the ensuing $1,000 College Scholarship. Competing against 11 other Clark County high school seniors nominated by each school’s Guidance Departments, Olivia was selected to represent Springfield in the 2025 Ohio-West Virginia District Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year contest.
Olivia has also been selected as the 2025 Ohio-West Virginia District Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year and the winner of an additional $1,000 college scholarship. She is now eligible to compete in the National Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year contest against 25 other Exchange district’s students, and an additional $15,000 college scholarship, which will be awarded at the National Exchange Club Convention July 10th, 2025, in Louisville, KY.
The senior high school students are judged on academic, sports, drama, music, volunteerism, leadership, and other extracurricular activities as well as an essay contest, the topic of which is selected by the Youth Committee of the National Exchange Club, with headquarters in Toledo, Ohio. This year’s topic is, “In a world that is constantly changing and ever evolving, our youth play critical roles in shaping the future of their communities. From advocating to leading, young people are taking charge and making significant impact. How have you personally contributed to society and how do you envision your future in community service?”
The 114-year-old national community service organization has some 16,000 members and 600 clubs in the United States and Puerto Rico. Local clubs tailor their service projects to the needs of each community they serve. Areas of impact include Americanism, Youth, Community Service, and the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Olivia Stevens, class Valedictorian, has been accepted at Wright State University as a presidential scholar and intends to study mechanical engineering, eventually earning a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, with an eye to a career at NASA.
For additional information about the Exchange Club of Springfield Ohio, including details about how to become a member, please contact Larry Sewell at lsewell001@woh.rr.com