PHOTOS: Legion of Youth Powered by Boeing - Urban League's Project Ready Mentoring Program
Legion of Youth, powered by Boeing, is a Seahawks gameday ticket experience for community organizations that serve youth throughout the Northwest. The Seahawks vs. Titans game featured Urban League's Project Ready Mentoring Program. Project Ready Mentor targets African Americans and other urban youth, ages 11 – 18, who are particularly vulnerable to disengagement from school, community, and the workforce. The program helps students succeed academically and grow socially through the development of essential life skilled and effective work habits. Get to know the inspiring youth: Photographer: AmandaWaltmanPhoto.com
CJ, 14 - "I'm going to fix the world and make it a better place."
Connor, 16 - "I am going to change the world to make it a better place by helping the homeless"
D'Maughn, 15 - "The biggest challenge I've overcome is becoming the person I am today"
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Damani, 14 - "I look up to my dad because he is fun and takes care of business."
Diavion, 16 - "I want to help troubled youth so when they grow up it will be a safer and better environment"
G'Mir - "I look up to DK Metcalf. The biggest obstacle I've overcome was breaking my foot"
Gabe, 15 - "My favorite thing about myself is my mind and how I'm able to learn"
Gracen, 16 - "I'm going to change the world to make it a better place by coming back to help out in the classroom and on the field"
Jive, 15 - "I'm going to change the world to make it a better place by being a caretaker"
John, 17 - "I look up to my parents because they are still successful even without going to college"
Karlia, 16 - "I look up to my grandmother. She taught me so much in my life"
Karmelo, 15 - "I look up to DK because he is my favorite"
Moises, 17 - "I am going to change the world to make it a better place by informing others on global problems like homelessness, poverty, and try and lead in a positive way and have a positive influence.
Mykah, 13 - "I look up to Russell Wilson. I'm going to change the world by volunteering"
Noah, 16 - "I look up to my mother because she inspires me to be a better person and to always be kind."
Nolan, 15 - "I look up to my dad because he does a lot for me and my family"
Patrick M. 18 - "I look up to my mom. She made me the man that I am"
Patrick T, 14 – "I look up to Russell Wilson because he leads his team and is always positive"
R'Maughn, 17 – "I want to one day be a football coach and pass down the knowledge of the game"
Reyes, 17 - "I'm going to change the world to make it a better place by helping those in need"
