A real Treasure

Treasure Norton, a member of the Claiborne Parish Boys and Girls Club in Homer, was named Youth of the Year for the state of Louisiana by Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Treasure, a 16-year-old junior at Homer High School, has been a member of the club for nine years.

Treasure said the Boys and Girls Club is like a second home for her and she works with some of the younger kids at the club.

In addition to $2,000 she received for being named Youth of the Year, Treasure also received a laptop and $100 from the Claiborne Boys and Girls Club.