Graduation season has arrived, and more than 100 seniors across the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County are preparing to take the next step toward their futures. Among them is Samuel Evans of the Cascade Boys & Girls Club.

Sam has grown up in our Club community. He started as Club kid, became a counselor-in-training, participated in Teen Camp, and now serves as one of the Club’s Youth Development Professionals on staff.

The moment Sam walks into the Club, kids rush to greet him with high fives, fist bumps, questions about his day, and invitations to play in the gym. His positive energy and genuine connections make him someone kids naturally look up to and love being around.

Sam is the kind of staff member who always jumps in alongside the kids — whether it’s dancing during “Just Dance” parties, playing UNO, running around during tag in the gym, or simply joining whatever activity the kids are excited about. He creates an environment where every child feels seen, included, and valued.

When Sam isn’t working at the Club, you can usually find him on the track field. One thing everyone knows about Sam—he’s fast! Whether he’s racing down the track or sprinting across the gym during a game of tag, Sam brings the same energy, passion, and heart to everything he does. As he prepares for graduation from Cascade High School, the Club staff say they are excited to see what comes next for Sam and confident he will continue making a positive impact in the future.

When you support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, you help provide youth like Sam with greater opportunities to thrive academically, emotionally, and as future leaders. According to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 92% of Club youth are expected to graduate from high school, and 69% of juniors and seniors participate in career exploration programs that help prepare them for successful futures.

We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 across all our Clubs. We are also deeply grateful to everyone who helps make their success possible.