Medical Lake's Fritz named 'Youth of the Year'

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE - Taylor Fritz, a Fairchild teen, was awarded the title "Youth of the Year" for Fairchild Air Force Base by the Boys and Girls Club of America.

Youth of the Year is the Boys and Girls Club of America's premier recognition program, which started in 1947. Having won for the Fairchild community, Fritz will now go on to compete at the state level where she will present a speech, be interviewed and compete with other winners.

Many aspects contributed to Fritz's selection for the title. She currently tutors preteens and is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) i...