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The Pre-Teen Louisiana Scholarship &
Recognition Program was held June 12-14 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton
Rouge. Louisianas 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
2010 Pre-Teen America National competition to be held July 2-6, 2010 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:
2009 Pre-Teen Louisiana (Jr. Division)
Abbie Gandy 9 year old from Robeline
1st Runner-up (tie)
Adeline Martin 8 year old from Chauvin
MacKenzie Martin 8 year old from Chauvin
2nd Runner-up (tie)
Peyton Manotas 7 year old from Port Vincent
Cassidy Mistretta 8 year old from Gramercy
3rd Runner-up (tie)
Imani McCullam 8 year old from Baton Rouge
Jordan Waldman 8 year old from Lydia
4th Runner-up (tie)
Sonil Verma 9 year old from Alexandria
Precious Richardson 9 year old from St Joseph
The following are the Senior Division titleholder and runners-up:
2009 Pre-Teen Louisiana (Sr. Division)
Amelia Dewitt 12 year old from Alexandria
1st Runner-up (tie)
Miranda Hayes 11 year old from Prairieville
Deija James 12 year old from Hodge
2nd Runner-up (tie)
Nicole Misner 11 year old from Effie
Quinnell Smith 12 year old from Belle Chasse
3rd Runner-up (tie)
Karington Johsnon 12 year old from Anacoco
Ashtyn Hanna 11 year old from DeRidder
4th Runner-up (tie)
Kaitlyn Calais 11 year old from Breaux Bridge
The following are the Winners of the Optional Categories:
Junior Speech Winner
Sonil Verma 9 year old from Alexandria
Junior Talent Winner
Adeline Martin 8 year old from Chauvin
Junior Spirit Winner
Kristen Maze 9 year old from Abbeville
Senior Speech Winner
Karington Johnson 12 year old from Anacoco
Senior Talent Winner
Miranda Hayes 11 year old from Prairieville
Senior Spirit Winner
Amelia Dewitt 12 year old from Alexandria