CAPE STUDENT TO COMPETE IN PRE-TEEN AMERICA PROGRAM

Sarah Wernsman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wernsman of Cape Girardeau, has been selected a finalist in the 1995 Pre-Teen Missouri Scholarship and Recognition Program to be held Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.

Pre-Teen Missouri is an invitation-only scholarship event for girls ages 7 to 12 who rank in the top 10 percent of the state academically. Additionally, students who have been honored for their personal achievements, leadership abilities or creative talents are invited.

State finalists will be judged on academic achievement, volunteer service, school honors and activities, development of personal skills and abilities, general knowledge, communicative ability and on-stage review and acknowledgement of accomplishments.

The program will award $5,000 in educational bonds, prizes and awards.