The YMCA of Greater St. Louis recognized Amira Mellion of Confluence Preparatory Academy as the Downtown YMCA’s Youth of the Year. The branch awards are presented to youth who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and volunteer their time to the Y and the community.
Mellion is involved with the YMCA Leaders Club and Youth in Government. At school, she is the class president and a member of Student Council. She is a manager for the girls’ basketball team, a teacher’s aide and helps her peers during study hall. She also works part-time at an area restaurant.
As a branch winner, she received a scholarship to Lindenwood University in St. Charles for approximately $33,000.
