I think we're closing the gap on the Beach. Great Bridge is Great Bridge, but the youth programs around here are picking it up. We're getting there.

We came in with the expectation of Colin being a region champ. District champ, region champ, state champ, those were our goals for him, and we seem to be on track. Colin's a class act guy, and we're real excited for him.

He has a really good shot. We know there are a lot of tough kids out there, but it's a 16-man bracket and anything can happen. Four solid wins and he's a state champion.

It is not just adults who care about this; it is the youth, too.

You are only young once, and if you work it right, once is enough.

Boost Mobile RockCorps is providing the chance and motivation to get our youth interested in volunteering, ... I usually hear about older people volunteering, but this movement is something new that is encouraging the youth to become involved. It's really a chance for them to come together through caring more about their community, which is so important for these kids to learn early on. I think it's crucial to instill a sense of pride in the community and this is a great way for our youth to do that.