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The Pre-Teen
Virginia Scholarship & Recognition Program was held recently at the George
Washington Inn 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 3-8, 2007 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 Senior Division titleholder and runners-up:
2006 Pre-Teen Virginia (Sr. Division)
Annika Wooton 12 year old from Richmond
1st Runner-up (tie)
Jessica Krauss 10 year old from Richmond
Brittany Darnell 12 year old from Collinsville
2nd Runner-up (tie)
Gabrielle Spain 12 year old from Petersburg
Kensie Gaspard (not pictured) -- 11 year old from Radford
3rd Runner-up (tie)
Samantha Myers 12 year old from Pamplin
Taylor Norman 10 year old from Fieldale
4th Runner-up
Elizabeth Ranger 11 year old from Greenbackville
The following are the Junior Division titleholder and runners-up:
2006 Pre-Teen Virginia (Jr. Division)
Madeline Pelgrim 9 year old from Oakton
1st Runner-up (tie)
Lauren Shackleford 9 year old from Newport News
Helen Nguyen 9 year old from Martinsville
2nd Runner-up
Ashley Holder 9 year old from Culpeper
3rd Runner-up (tie)
Colleen Connolly 8 year old from Clarksville
Brittany Taylor 8 year old from LaCrosse
4th Runner-up
Frances Sebastian (not pictured) 9 year old from Bassett
The following are the Winners of the Optional Categories:
Junior Speech Winner
Ashley Holder (not pictured) 9 year old from Culpeper
Senior Speech Winner
Jessica Krauss 10 year old from Richmond
Junior Talent Winner (tie)
Kayla Saxe -- 9 year old from Martinsville
Madeline Pelgrim 9 year old from Oakton
Senior Talent Winner (tie)
Brynn Busher 11 year old from Wirtz
Kayce Croy (not pictured) 12 year old from Elkton