Grall is honored as Youth of the Year

Fostering character

John Grall was honored as Youth of the Year for all Boys & Girls Clubs in the Portland metro area. He is a sophomore at Camas High School.

John Grall was honored as Youth of the Year for all Boys & Girls Clubs in the Portland metro area. He is a sophomore at Camas High School. Danielle Frost

A local teen has been named “Youth of the Year” for the Boys & Girls Club of the Portland metro area.

John Grall, 15, is a long-time member and now volunteer at the local Jack, Will and Rob Boys & Girls Club in Camas.

He was selected for Youth of the Year based on several different categories, including service to the local club, community and family, academic success, strong moral character, life goals, and poise and public speaking ability.

For more of this story, see the Camas-Washougal Post-Record print edition.