Elishia Heiden of Jackson has won a merit award in art in the 1996 Pre-Teen Missouri scholarship program.
The event was held in Jefferson City and was open to girls age 7 to 12 based on their academic records, awards and honors. Finalists were judged on volunteer service, school activities and personal skills.
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