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The
Pre-Teen Illinois Scholarship & Recognition Program was held recently at the
Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Illinois's 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 2005 Pre-Teen
America National competition to be held July 2-7, 2005 at the Radisson Hotel 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:
2004 Pre-Teen Illinois (Sr. Division)
Nicole Cull – 12 year old from North Aurora
1st Runner-up
Molly Rexilius – 12 year old from Salem
2nd Runner-up (tie)
Tabitha Walquist – 11 year old from Lisle
Lauraleigh Heffner – 12 year old from Woodstock
3rd Runner-up (tie)
Kelly Casillas – 12 year old from Joliet
Abby Pajakowski – 12 year old from Barrington
4th Runner-up
Lauren Hoffert – 10 year old from Bradford
The following are the Junior Division titleholder and runners-up:
2004 Pre-Teen Illinois (Jr. Division)
Ashley Hollinshead – 9 year old from West Frankfort
1st Runner-up (tie)
Magen Featherly – 9 year old from Joliet
Jasmine Moore – 8 year old from Joliet
2nd Runner-up
Katie Wright – 9 year old from Mascoutah
3rd Runner-up (tie)
Mikaela Young – 8 year old from Sheridan
Devoni Guise – 9 year old from Calumet Park
4th Runner-up
Ashley Haley – 9 year old from Odell
The following are the Winners of the Optional Categories:
Junior Speech Winner
Ashley Hollinshead – 9 year old from West Frankfort
Senior Speech Winner (tie)
Octavia Reese – 11 year old from Bellwood
Nichole Gracik – 12 year old from Algonquin
Junior Talent Winner
Ashley Haley – 9 year old from Odell
Senior Talent Winner (tie)
Kristen Czech – 11 year old from Homer Glen
Megan Wren – 12 year old from Harrisburg