Elementary Shining Stars Honored By WSRE, Receive Congressional Recognition

April 27, 2009

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One student from each local elementary school was named as a “Shining Star’ during a ceremony Sunday afternoon as WSRE in Pensacola, and each received Congressional recognition.

WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast and the Greater Escambia Community Foundation honored the fourth and fifth grade students for their outstanding citizenship and leadership qualities.

Honored from North Escambia elementary schools were:

  • Bethany Reynolds, Bratt Elementary
  • Jessica Stacey, Byrneville Elementary
  • Audriene Odom, Carver/Century K-8 School
  • Courtney Weekly, Molino Park Elementary
  • Michael Sherrill, Jim Allen Elementary School

Each student received a certificate honoring them as “one of the most exemplary students in our community” presented by Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins and Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas.

Each Shining Star was also presented with a brand new bicycle and helmet, and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Jeff Miller.

The Shining Stars will be featured in a 30 second public service announcement that will air on WSRE Channel 23. A total of 45 students, one from each elementary school in the county, received the accolades.

Pictured above: Shining Star award winner Bethany Reynolds from Bratt Elementary. Pictured below, top to bottom: Shining Stars Jessica Stacey, Byrneville Elementary; Audriene Odom, Carver/Century K-8 School; Courtney Weekly, Molino Park Elementary and Michael Sherrill, Jim Allen Elementary School. Presenting the awards in the photographs are Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins (left) and Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge. 

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Comments

16 Responses to “Elementary Shining Stars Honored By WSRE, Receive Congressional Recognition”

  1. Bethany on April 28th, 2009 5:17 pm

    Thank you everyone. I was so thankful to get this awesome award. I want to say thanks to my school and WSRE. Congratulations to everyone else who won the Shining Star award. I know that this is a day that I will never forget in my life!!!!!!!

  2. jessica on April 28th, 2009 5:05 pm

    I love my bike! It is the most wonderful reward I have ever gotten.Thanks!

  3. Carolyn, Eddie, and Madison on April 28th, 2009 9:34 am

    We are so excited and proud for you, Jessica!! We love you and miss you!

  4. memaw & papaw Reynolds on April 28th, 2009 8:42 am

    Congratulations Bethany ! Keep up the good work and study habits. We are so proud of you. We Love You!!

  5. anne sherrill on April 28th, 2009 7:51 am

    Congratulations, Bethany! What an honor! Your hard work has really paid off. Give God all the glory and He will continue to bless you in all you do. We love you! The Sherrills

  6. Blake Bell on April 27th, 2009 10:41 pm

    Great Job Alli Bell!! We are all so proud of you…You are an inspiration! way to go

  7. lorri on April 27th, 2009 7:37 pm

    Congratulations Bethany! You really deserved this award!

    your friend,
    lorri

  8. Hazele on April 27th, 2009 12:46 pm

    Great job Bethany!!!!!

  9. Mrs.Goodie on April 27th, 2009 10:56 am

    Great Job Audriene,we are proud of you.Keep up the great work.
    Uncle Rickey and Goodie.
    Congrats to all the Shining stars.

  10. aunt on April 27th, 2009 8:59 am

    Great job Jessica! We are all very proud of you.

  11. Terry Emmons on April 27th, 2009 7:53 am

    Congratulations Courtney….The Emmons Family are so proud of you. Keep up the good work.

  12. Aunt Annie, Uncle Chad, Rebecca, Chris and Joselynn on April 27th, 2009 7:32 am

    WAY TO GO BETHANY!!!! We are so very proud of you!!! You truly are a Shining Star!!! We all love you!!!

  13. Mom on April 27th, 2009 7:12 am

    Congratulations Bethany! You go girl!! I am so proud of you!!

  14. Delaney on April 27th, 2009 7:08 am

    Great job Bethany! I am sssooo proud of you. You really deserve to be a Shining Star. You’re a perfect little girl at school! Again great job Bethany!

  15. Dad on April 27th, 2009 6:59 am

    Congratulations Bethany! We are proud of you!

  16. mom on April 27th, 2009 6:42 am

    I’m so proud of you Jessica! Keep up the good work.