Kendra Kitchens, daughter of Kenneth and Dedra Kitchens of Laurel has been selected as a finalist in the Pre-Teen Mississippi Academic and Enrichment Program to be held Sept. 26 at the Summit Hotel and Summit Center in Tupelo.

Pre-Teen Mississippi is a by-invitation only Academic and Enrichment event involving young ladies seven to 12 years of age based on their school academic records, awards and honors won or their participation in outside activities.

Kendra Kitchens is very grateful to the following sponsors who have enabled her to attend this event: Howard Industries, Inc., Mickey and Lacey Bennett, Michael and Dana Lancaster, Joey and Angie Sanford, Dianne Nicholson, Rickey Nicholson and Winnie Thrash.