The 2007 Program will be held September 1-3, 2007 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, MO.
The Pre-Teen Missouri Scholarship & Recognition Program was held September 5-6 at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. Missouris Best and Brightest top female Honor Roll students, ages 7 to 12 years old, competed for over $5,000 in educational bonds, prizes and awards. They were also vying for the opportunity to qualify for the 2010 Pre-Teen America National competition to be held July 2-6, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There they will have the opportunity to compete for over $25,000 in educational bonds, prizes and awards.
The participants competed in seven evaluation categories. (1) Academic Achievement, (2) Volunteer Service to Community, (3) School Honors and Activities, (4) Development of Personal Skills and Abilities, (5) General Knowledgeability, (6) Communicative Ability, (7) On-Stage Acknowledgement of Accomplishments.
The following are the Junior Division titleholder and runners-up:
2009 Pre-Teen Missour (Jr. Division)
Alyssa Grant 9 year old from New Haven
1st Runner-up (tie)
Brianna Greene 9 year old from Drexel
Ashlee Burris 9 year old from Adrian
The following are the Senior Division titleholder and runners-up:
2009 Pre-Teen Missouri (Sr. Division)
Brooklyn McGowen 11 year old from Fisk
1st Runner-up (tie)
Alexis Leonard 10 year old from Dixon
Antoinette Lansangan 11 year old from Gladstone
2nd Runner-up (tie)
Sarah Hinson 12 year old from Union
Jordin McGehee 11 year old from Maryland Heights
3rd Runner-up (tie)
Mikayla Vandergriff 10 year old from Windsor
Megan Brown 12 year old from Warsaw
4th Runner-up (tie)
Lexie Ingram 11 year old from Washington
Kimberly Henry 12 year old from Raymore
The following are the Winners of the Optional Categories:
Junior Talent Winner
Brianna Green 9 year old from Drexel
Junior Spirit Winner
Ashlee Burris 9 year old from Adrian
Senior Speech Winner
Brooklyn McGowen 11 year old from Fisk
Senior Talent Winner
Sarah Hinson 12 year old from Union
Senior Spirit Winner
Brooklyn McGowen 11 year old from Fisk