The Pre-Teen Ohio Scholarship and Recognition Program was held recently at the
Columbus-Worthington Holiday Inn in Columbus. Approximately 110 of Ohio's best and brightest top female honor roll students, ages 7 - 12 years old, competed for over $5,000 in educational bonds, prizes, and awards, as well as, for the opportunity to qualify for competition in the 2001 Pre-Teen America National Competition to be held July 1 - 6, 2001 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Baton Rouge, LA, where they will have the opportunity to compete for over $25,000 in educational bonds, prizes, and awards.
The participants were evaluated in seven judging criteria divisions including (1) Academic Achievement (2) Volunteer Service to Church and Community (3) School Honors and Activities (4) Development of Personal Skills and Abilities (5) general Knowledgeability (6) Communicative Ability (7) On-Stage Expressiveness and Overall Pre-Teen Image.
2000 Pre Teen Ohio Sr. Division Titleholder
Delana Turner, 12 year old daughter of Don and Debbie Turner
1st runner -up
Erin Phelps, 11 year old daughter of Mike and Sandy Phelps
2nd Runner-up (tie)
Megan Krusemark, 10 year old daughter of Scott and Anne Krusemark
Mandy Crosser, 12 year old daughter of Blaine and Gail Crosser
3rd Runner-up
Emily Orians, 12 year old daughter of Frank and Kay Orians
4th Runner Up
Jacqueline Locke, 12 year old daughter of William and Kelly Locke
2000 Pre Teen Ohio Jr. Division Titleholder
Katie White, 8 year old daughter of Phillip and Karen White.
1st runner -up
Leah Shusky, 9 year old daughter of Brenda Hulme.
2nd Runner-up
Ki'Lara Roders, 9 year old daughter of Gail Cottrill and Geofrey Rodgers.
3rd Runner-up
Kierston Wones, 8 year old daughter of Chris and Kelly Wones.
4th Runner Up
Sara Fakult, 8 year old daughter of Jeff and Lori Fakult.
Talent Winner (Tie)
Delana Turner 12 year old daughter of Donald & Deborah Turner
Brittany Bates 12 year old daughter of Annette Bates
Speech Winner:
Alyssa Donahey 11 year old daughter of Susan R. Moore