Avant finalist in Pre-Teen scholarship

Rachel Avant, of Jasper, has been selected as a finalist in the Pre-Teen Texas Scholarship and Recognition Program June 15-17 at the Houston Marriott Westchase in Houston.

Pre-Teen Texas is a by-invitation only scholarship event for seven-to twelve-year-olds. This event will award $5,000 in educational bonds, prizes and awards.

Avant will be evaluated on academic achievement, volunteer service, school honors and activities, development of personal skills and abilities, general knowledge, communication ability and onstage acknowledgment of accomplishments.

Avant's sponsors are Rayford and Ruby Chimney.

Avant is the daughter of Brian and Kimberly Washington.