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Local youth honored by city

The Phoenix Youth and Education Commission announced the 16 winners of the 2008 Outstanding Young Man/Young Woman (YMYW) of the Year program. District winners will receive $250 and will be recognized at a luncheon sponsored by Rotary International on April 4.

Winners representing the North Central Phoenix area included Veronica Chavez and Christian Solorio, both seniors at Metro Tech High School.

Veronica Chavez

Chavez was selected as the Young Woman of the Year for District 4. Along with having numerous perfect attendance awards, Chavez is a member of the Helping Hands Community Service Club, National Honor Society and World Cultures Club. Chavez will be graduating from high school with a cosmetology license, which will allow her to put herself through college to be an architect.

Christian Solorio

Solorio was selected as the Young Man of the Year for District 4. Solorio is a member of Academic Decathlon, Aguila Youth Leadership Institute, Interact Club, Future Business Leaders of America, among others. Solorio also volunteers for local political campaigns and the Phoenix Art Museum.

Approximately 200 students applied for the award from all eight City Council districts. Applicants submitted essays, transcripts, a letter of recommendation and were interviewed by a panel which included members of the Phoenix Youth and Education Commission. The winners were selected for outstanding community service and commitment to excellence in all areas of their life.

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