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![]() The Pre-Teen Illinois Scholarship & Recognition Program was held August 3-5, 2007 at the Holiday Inn City Center in Peoria. Illinoiss 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 2006 Pre-Teen America National competition to be held July 1-6, 2008 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: 2007 Pre-Ten Illinois (Jr. Division) Elizabeth Heffernan 9 year old from Chester 1st Runner-up Anna Frerichs 9 year old from Marion 2nd Runner-up (tie) Autumn Hebert 8 year old from Chicago Heights Kaylee Sager -- 9 year old from Freeport 3rd Runner-up Jenna Ellis 9 year old from Joliet 4th Runner-up Paige Wilson 9 year old from Charleston The following are the Senior Division titleholder and runners-up: 2007 Pre-Teen Illinois (Sr. Division) Ashley Hollinshead 12year old from Springfield 1st Runner-up (tie) Tia Rinehart 12year old from Louisville Miranda Gorsuch -- 12 year old from Littleton 2nd Runner-up Dannah Hartsock 12 year old from Grayville 3rd Runner-up (tie) Emily Koulis 11 year old from Channahon Rachel Mueller -- 11 year old from Okawville 4th Runner-up Hannah Baker 11 year old from Pana The following are the Winners of the Optional Categories: Junior Talent Winner Georgia Banov 9 year old from Downers Grove Junior Speech Winner Autumn Hebert 8 year old from Chicago Heights Junior Spirit Winner Autumn Hebert -- 8 year old from Chicago Heights Senior Speech Winner (tie) Cassi Watkins 12 year old from Harrisburg Ashley Hollinshead -- 12 year old from Springfield Senior Talent Winner (tie) Sabrina Jaffer 11 year old from Geneva Emily Basler -- 12 year old from Freeburg Senior Spirit Winner Taylor Tucker -- 12 year old from Chicago |
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