Community Corner
Whiz Kid: Theontae Walton
Tampa Heights volunteer shines in her dedication to her community.
Theontae Walton
Age: 10
School: B.C. Graham Elementary
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Accomplishment: Two time honor student, two time citizenship award student, and Community Service Volunteer Award
Key to Awesomeness: Theontae has been with the Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association for three years. Theontae is an exceptional student who shows leadership throughout the program and has high expectations to achieve her goals in getting to college. Homework and reading is her passion and she likes to help around the program by tutoring others and assisting staff with program activities.
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"We see her as an instrument to the other students in the program by guiding them towards being a better student," said THjrCA Director Patrick Sneed. "The Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association appreciates Theontae for her hard work and dedication to the community and the afterschool program."
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