Marselino “Mars” Torres was honored as Big Brother of the Year and Jamie Shawn was honored as Big Sister of the Year.  Mars and Jamie received letters from their Littles that reflected the children’s appreciation of them. 

Steven Reese, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Executive Director, stated, “Mars and Jamie are the epitome of what our agency stands for.  They have gone above and beyond in making a difference in their Little’s life.”

BBBS mentoring programs are volunteer-driven and depend on the support of the community to serve the children in the Panhandle.  The organization is dedicated to matching children between the ages of six and fourteen with qualified volunteer mentors for the development of positive life skills and social values.

Other awards included:

Rookie Big Brother, Greg Herndon

Rookie Big Sister, Sylvia Everitt

School Big of the Year, Terri Boswell

Board Member of the Year, Robert Taylor

Board President Recognition, Will Miller – BBBS Board President

The following Board members were honored for completion of their Board terms:

Angela Taylor

Elaine Vivens

Ken Graham

Joe Lockwood

The following AISD staff were honored for their collaboration with BBBS:

Melissa Schooler, Principal of Emerson Elementary

Jan Beard, Emerson Elementary School Counselor

Marilyn Jackson, Principal of Bowie Middle School

Alice Hall, Programs Coordinator of Bowie Middle School