photo by: John Young

Ajala Anavberokhai, a Free State sophomore, delivers her speech during the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year award ceremony Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 at Abe & Jakes in downtown Lawrence.

photo by: John Young

Innocent Anavberokhai, a West Junior High freshman, delivers his speech during the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year award ceremony Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 at Abe & Jakes in downtown Lawrence.

photo by: John Young

Kalia Fowler, 10, Lawrence, plays the keyboard for guests before the start of the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year award ceremony Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 at Abe & Jakes in downtown Lawrence.

photo by: John Young

Aspen McDaniel, a Free State sophomore, delivers her speech during the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year award ceremony Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 at Abe & Jakes in downtown Lawrence.

photo by: John Young

Darius Vann, a West Junior High freshman, delivers his speech during the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year award ceremony Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 at Abe & Jakes in downtown Lawrence.