Editor,
In the early 1950’s, my father wired the first Boy’s Club campus on the third floor of what was Kirk’s Hardware.
I watched the club being built, became a member in the early 1950’s and went to the club after school almost daily. The gym in the club was very small and the walls were out of bounds for basketball. When you went for a layup, you hit the wall. Some of the best teams for Noblesville High School that won IHSAA sectionals and regionals in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s were developed in that gym.
Our Boy’s Club team won an Indiana Boy’s Club state championship in 1963 and the guys who remain are still good friends.
During my term on the board of directors, we voted to become the Noblesville Boys and Girls Club. The Noblesville Boys & Girls Club has been a valuable part of the Noblesville community and a priceless asset.
David Cox, Noblesville
Editor,
As the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville celebrates its 75th anniversary, it’s clear that staying relevant for three-quarters of a century doesn’t happen by accident — it happens because of a community that continues to show up.
If you grew up here — or are raising a family here now — there’s a good chance the BGCN is part of your story. It remains one of Noblesville’s most enduring and impactful community anchors.
As part of this milestone year, the BGCN has launched a campaign focused on future growth — ensuring it can continue serving local youth for the next 75 years. Thanks to the generosity of the Maggioli Families First Foundation and Jeff and Laura Watson, all pledges will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $375,000, doubling the impact of every gift.
Those who commit $7,500 or more will join the Diamond Giving Society, a group of supporters investing in the long-term strength of the BGCN. These gifts can be pledged and fulfilled over one, two or three years, making it easier for individuals and families to participate in a meaningful way.
Now is an opportunity for our community to come together once again. By supporting the BGCN today, we are investing not only in the kids who walk through its doors now, but in the generations who will follow.
Monica Peck, Noblesville
Editor,
One of the most important things that occurred was when the Boys and Girls Club of Noblesville won a Teen Supreme Grant from Taco Bell.
I don’t recall the name of the local Taco Bell franchise owner who supported the club, but he helped us establish a Teen Center and bolster the teen program. I’m sure it doesn’t exist anymore, but it was an important step for us at the time.
I was the first female president of the board of directors. The basketball programs for boys and girls were wonderful. Glad they have such a super facility now.
Jane Howard, Noblesville