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The 2008 Pre-Teen Pennsylvania Academic & Enrichment Program was held
recently at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. Pennsylvanias
brightest and best top female honor roll students ranging in age from 7-12
years old competed for over $5,000 in educational bonds, prizes, and awards,
as well as for the opportunity to compete in the 2009 Pre-Teen America
National Competition to be held July 2-7, 2009 in Baton Rouge, LA. There
they will have the opportunity to compete for over $25,000 in educational
bonds, prizes, and awards.
The participants were evaluated in seven judging categories including (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, and (7) On-Stage
Expressiveness and Overall Pre-Teen Image.
The following are the JR Division State Titleholder, Runners-up and Speech
and Talent Winners:
2008 Pre-Teen Pennsylvania JR Titleholder
Rachel Jones 9 yr old from Mountaintop
1st Runner-up
Stephanie Wayman 8 yr old from Carbondale
2nd Runner-up
Jenna Wible 9 yr old from Three Springs
3rd Runner-up
Rachel Gelfand 9 yr old from York
JR Talent Winner
Rachel Jones 9 yr old from Mountaintop
JR Speech Winner
Rachel Jones 9 yr old from Mountaintop
JR Spirit Winner
Stephanie Wayman 8 yr old from Carbondale
The following are the SR Division State Titleholder, Runners-up and Speech
and Talent Winners:
2008 Pre-Teen Pennsylvania SR Titleholder
Caroline Jones 12 yr old from Mountaintop
1st Runner-up
Angel Rollo 12 yr old from Hunlock Creek
2nd Runner-up (tie)
Alyssa Dachowicz 12 yr old from Albrightsville
Rachel Dzuranin 12 yr old from McAdoo
3rd Runner-up (tie)
Maria Khoudary 11 yr old from Dallas
Rachel Reiner 11 yr old from Tower City
4th Runner-up
Kelli Franza 11 yr old from Saylorsburg
SR Talent Winner
Kate Levin 11 yr old from Villanova
SR Speech Winner
Jaelyn Mallard 11 yr old from Philadelphia
SR Spirit Winner
Piper Olsen 11 yr old from Youngsville