Makayla Price chosen as semifinalist for scholarship and recognition event

The Pre-Teen America Scholarship and Recognition Program has selected Makayla Price as a semifinalist in the event held Sept. 1 to 3 at Capitol Plaza at Jefferson City, Mo.

Pre-Teen Missouri is a by-invitation only scholarship and recognition event involving 7- to 12-year-old young women, who, based on school academic records, awards and honors and participation in outside activities, are selected for participation in the program.

State finalists are evaluated on academic achievement, volunteer service to the community, school honors and activities, development of personal skills and abilities, general knowledgeability, communicative ability and on-stage acknowledgment of accomplishments.

Pre-Teen Missouri awards educational bonds, prizes and awards.

Founded in 1990, the Pre-Teen America program's national charity affiliate is the Shriners Children's Hospitals. They have has donated more than $375,000 since then to the Shriners Children's Hospitals and other previous national charity affiliates.

Individuals interested in recommending a potential participant or applying for a future Pre-Teen America state program may visit www.preteenamerica.com or e-mail info@preteenamerica.com or mail information to Pre-Teen America National Headquarters, P.O. Box 14328, Baton Rouge, La. 70898.

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