Al Roker, Ronnie DeVoe, Andre Iguodala and More Inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Alumni Hall of Fame
May 17 2024 - 11:20AM
Business Wire
Seven new individuals honored by Boys &
Girls Clubs during star-studded "Alumni Hall of Fame” ceremony in
Atlanta
Last night, during Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 118th
annual National Conference, the leading youth-development
organization welcomed seven new leaders to its 2024 Alumni Hall of
Fame class.
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Event host and Boys & Girls Club
alum, John Quiñones, joins 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees (L-R)
William Joseph, Andre Iguodala, Ronnie DeVoe, Al Roker, Fred
McGriff, Will Reeve and Alyse Eady on stage at Boys & Girls
Clubs of America’s Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on
Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Atlanta. (Todd Kirkland/AP Content
Services for Boys & Girls Clubs of America)
This year’s ceremony, held in Boys & Girls Clubs of
America’s home city of Atlanta, united more than 3,200 youth
development professionals, CEOs, corporate partners and supporters
from across the nation to learn, grow and reflect on the work they
do to serve the next generation of leaders, innovators and
changemakers.
Hosted by ABC News Correspondent, Boys & Girls Club alum,
and 2023 Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, John Quiñones, the 2024
Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony celebrated the outcomes possible when
young people have access to safe places, caring mentors and
life-enhancing programs during their formative years. Each of the
seven honored individuals attribute their time at a Boys &
Girls Club as a key part of their journey to becoming a successful
adult.
The 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame
Class includes:
- Al Roker, TODAY Weather and Feature Anchor and Co-host, 3rd
Hour of TODAY
- Ronnie DeVoe, Member of New Edition & Bell Biv
DeVoe
- Andre Iguodala, NBA Champion
- Will Reeve, Good Morning America Correspondent
- Fred McGriff, MLB Hall of Famer
- Alyse Eady, Fox 5 Atlanta News Reporter &
Anchor
- William Joseph, Pianist, Composer & Producer
"As we celebrate our national conference, it is an honor and joy
to welcome the newest inductees into our 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame,”
said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of
America. “These individuals have made indelible impacts across
various fields, personifying what’s possible when young people have
access to nurturing environments and life-enhancing programs like
those offered at Boys & Girls Clubs. Their stories inspire us
all and reaffirm our commitment to supporting young people across
the country."
From award-winning actors and professional athletes to community
and business leaders and college students, Boys & Girls Club
alumni come from all walks of life yet have one thing in
common—their journey to their great future began within Club
walls.
Additional highlights of the 118th National Conference included
a surprise visit from Atlanta’s eight- time Grammy award winner and
Boys & Girls Club alum, Usher, followed by inspirational
conversations with global bestselling author and award-winning
podcast host of On Purpose, Jay Shetty, and Head Coach of the NCAA
Women’s Basketball champion South Carolina Gamecocks, Dawn Staley.
Attendees also enjoyed evening entertainment by Atlanta entertainer
Tony Tatum and memorable youth talent performances.
To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America and its
mission, visit www.bgca.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to
learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and
friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily
basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs
programming promotes academic success, good character and
leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,400 Clubs serve more
than 3 million young people through Club membership and community
outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on
Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in
BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations
worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn
more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and
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Eliza Lynch, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Director of
Public Relations elynch@bgca.org 203.522.7010