On April 23, 1999, Natasha Goffredo, a senior at St. Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia, was named "Pennsylvania Youth of the Year" by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Natasha is an "A" student, ranking twelfth in her class of one hundred eighty-eight girls, and holds a 4.0 GPA at Community College of Philadelphia after one semester of joint enrollment. Goffredo plans to attend Temple University and pursue a career in theatre.

The Youth of the Year program, in its 52nd year, recognizes young people who overcome obstacles or personal challenges and make outstanding contributions to a member's family, school, community or Boys & Girls Clubs. As state winner, Goffredo will receive a $25,000 scholarship from "Oprah's Angel Network," a nationwide fund drive initiated by televison personality Oprah Winfrey.

Goffredo is a member of the Crime Prevention Association of Philadelphia–Winnet South Philadelphia Community Center, the National Honor Society, the Archdiocesan Community Service Corps, the school orchestra and chorus, varsity softball and soccer teams, and serves as editor of the school newspaper, and anchor for WSMG, the school television station.

An active member of her Boys & Girls Club, Goffredo is President of the Keystone Club, a teen leadership group. She also devised a program called Attitude, a self-esteem program for community children. Goffredo performs in non-profit musicals working closely children seeking guidance and knowledge of theatre. She is a two-time recipient of the Union League Good Citizenship Award and a past winner of the Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation Leadership Award.

Goffredo also finds time to help at home. The oldest of six children, she serves as the voice and ears for a hearing-impaired sister and plays sports with another. She also helps one brother with homework and often cares for her three-year-old twin brothers.

Goffredo will go on to compete for the title of Northeast Youth of the Year, which involves the winners from 11 states. If named regional winner, she would advance to the national competition, where the winner will be installed by President Clinton at the White House in September.