This Academy is an evolution of First Tee’s longest standing participant event, the Life Skills Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. The event was enhanced in 2021 to address the challenges teens face in their daily lives and better equips them to build the strength of character to be game changers in their communities. The Academy honors First Tee’s former CEO, Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., who led the organization from 2000 until his retirement in 2017. It’s one of several national opportunities provided by First Tee headquarters designed to inspire and encourage high school students on a deeper level as they progress through the program and toward higher education opportunities.
Luke Martin is one of 72 teens selected from across the country for this national event. The individuals are committed to being game changers in their community. The 2023 First Tee Game Changers Academy, honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. will be a fun and educational experience that will provide opportunities for the kids to participate in important conversations around issues of identity, racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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