Student From The King's Academy Wins "Watch A Rising Start" Competition

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 15, 2009 -- On Saturday, November 14th, 2009, high school seniors performed at the “Watch A Rising Star” competition in Palm Beach Gardens. The Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches selected only five graduating seniors to perform.

The annual fundraiser began with cocktails and a silent auction at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner catered by Café Chardonnay and a live auction at 8 p.m. The cost to attend was $150 per person.

The five finalists were Felipe Alou, Cardinal Newman; Erin Thomas, Dreyfoos School of the Arts; Eva May, Palm Beach Central; Kelley McGillicuddy, Kings Academy; and Patrick Morley, Saint Andrews.

These students competed for $10,000 in college scholarships at the annual Watch A Rising Star fundraiser, which is produced by Kathi Kretzer of Kretzer Pianos. The first-place winner received a $4,000 scholarship; second place, $2,000; third place,$1,500; and fourth and fifth place, $1,250.

Kelley McGillicuddy, The King’s Academy Senior, placed first in this competition, winning a $4,000 scholarship. Kelley has performed in many roles in musicals and shows at The King’s Academy including lead roles as Eve in "Children of Eden" and Annie in "Annie." She has also performed professionally in a production of "Evita!" at the Maltz Theatre in Jupiter, Florida.

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through twelfth grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach County at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury Way in West Palm Beach and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach.

8401 Belvedere Rd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
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www.TKA.net

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