40 Students at Pantego Christian Academy Named 2010 Lone Star State Scholars

Feb. 7, 2011 - PRLog -- Pantego Christian Academy is pleased to announce that 40 students have been named 2010 Lone Star State Scholars.  

The students receiving such designation are:
Maci Stewart                      Micha J. Wolverton
Reid E. Farr                       Cole Biggs
Carson Bold                      Nicole Briley
Julia Cantrell                     Jacob Frederick
Nicholaus Frederick        Sarah Henry
Jordan Jacob                    Joshua Justice   
Kendall Keeton                 Reese McCord
Joshua Peterson             Dylan Pirtle
Ireland Reisinger             Maddie Sanders
Sloane Sanders               Danielle Shuffitt
Peyton Todd                      Hannah Turner
Lexie A. Webb                   Brayden Wood
Caitlin Woods                   Tyler Halliburton
Lauren Butaud                 Caitlyn Cantrell
Amber V. Carrillo              Céijenia (CeCe) Corneilus
Brittany Davis                    Lauren Camille Jameson
Kayla McCrary                   Nathan Reid Stewart
Bailey Stitz                         Courtney R. Thompson
Janae Tinklenberg          Darcy Todd
Jenna Van't Land             Sydney Wirtzberger

The noted students join over 1900 3rd-8th graders from across Texas that received such acclaim.  Hundreds of schools participated in the project to select and honor students who not only excel academically but show that they are well-rounded individuals.  To find a qualified individual, teachers were asked to only consider students with a B average or higher.  From there, they were asked to nominate students who were involved in extra-curriculars, athletics, participate in community or church groups and are involved in community service.  Students nominated then submitted an application to complete the process.

Lone Star State Scholars was established to inspire children to achieve with the hope that it motivates students at a young age level to show that achievement counts, hard work matters, and actively participating in school and community events is important.

"It is inspiring for us to see all that these young people have accomplished," said Mike Gill, President of the organization. "As I read the applications that came into our office, I was amazed at how active and involved these students are in so many activities.  We have a wealth of developing talent in the state.  A Lone Star State Scholar is a classroom leader today who will be one of our country's future leaders."  

2010 marked the fifth year of Lone Star State Scholars, part of the 13-year old Scholars Program which honors students in 24 states.

In August of last year, the Lone Star State Scholars were honored in Arlington by the Texas Rangers.  Prior to a Rangers game, Scholars and their family convened for a special “Salute to the Scholars” event.  They heard from former Rangers Jim Sundberg, were visited by the Rangers mascot and energy squad, and heard a motivational message from Scholar’s President Mike Gill.  For many Scholars, it was the highlight of their summer.

A book has been published listing all the 2010 Lone Star State Scholars and their accomplishments.  In addition, the names of the honorees are posted on the Lone Star State Scholar website: http://www.lonestarstatescholars.com.

For more information about Pantego Christian Academy, visit the PCA website at www.pantego.com or their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pantego.

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PCA is an independent, interdenominational preparatory school that provides a Christ-centered education in a secure, nurturing environment to more than 850 students in grades pre-K through 12 on two campuses in the DFW area.