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The Pre-Teen Virginia Scholarship &
Recognition Program was held recently at the Holiday Inn Patriot in
Williamsburg. Virginias 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 2007 Pre-Teen America National competition to be held July 2-7, 2009 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
Knowledge Ability, (6) Communicative Ability, (7) On-Stage Acknowledgement
of Accomplishments.
The following are the Senior Division titleholder and runners-up:
2008 Pre-Teen Virginia (Sr. Division)
Taylor Norman 12 year old from Roanoke
1st Runner-up (tie)
Taylor Campbell 12 year old from Manassas
Helen Nguyen 11 year old from Martinsville
2nd Runner-up
Lauren Shackleford 11 year old from Newport News
3rd Runner-up
Kayleigh Webster 10 year old from Lively
4th Runner-up
Frances Sebastian 11 year old from Bassett
The following are the Junior Division titleholder and runners-up:
2008 Pre-Teen Virginia (Jr. Division)
Kelsy Henley 9 year old from Smithfield
1st Runner-up
Staci Taroli 9 year old from Zuni
2nd Runner-up
Marjorie Price 8 year old from New Castle
3rd Runner-up
Abigail Roscher 7 year old from Chester
4th Runner-up
Abigail Carley 9 year old from Montpelier
The following are the Winners of the Optional Categories:
Junior Speech Winner
Abigail Roscher 7 year old from Chester
Senior Speech Winner
Brianna Delby 11 year old from Galax
Junior Talent Winner
Abigail Roscher 7 year old from Chester
Senior Talent Winner
Taylor Campbell 12 year old from Manassas
Junior Spirit Winner
Abigail Roscher -- 7 year old from Chester
Senior Spirit Winner
Brooke Taroli -- 12 year old from Zuni