[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E52]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   HONORING KAYLYN ANTOINETTE NORWOOD

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of MIssissippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable young lady that is a community servant, Ms. Kaylyn 
Antoinette Norwood, who has shown what can be done through hard work, 
setting goals, and aiming high.
  Ms. Kaylyn Antoinette Norwood is the daughter of Marcus, Sr. and 
Linda Norwood of Crystal Springs, MS.
  Ms. Norwood is a member of White Oak United Methodist Church where 
she sings in the choir and is a teacher for children's church.
  Ms. Norwood attended Crystal Springs High School and was a member of 
Mu Alpha Theta, BETA Club, FBLA, Student Council, SADD Club, FCA 
(Fellowship of Christian Athletes), Soccer and a Cheerleader. She 
received the highest overall GPA in 10th, 11th and 12th grades, highest 
GPA in English I, AP English II, Biology I, Spanish II, MS Studies, 
Algebra II, World History, JROTC II, BCT I, Human A & P and Highest 
Overall GPA Female Athlete (9th, 10th, & 11th grade) and the Robert 
Green Tiger Award (cheerleader).
  Ms. Norwood graduated from Crystal Springs High School on May 24, 
2013 as Valedictorian. This is the highest honor for a high school 
student. Not only is Kaylyn a scholar, but she is a Model for Barbizon 
Modeling/Acting School. She was crowned Ms. Barbizon in 2011 and has 
traveled to Hollywood, California where she earned the title of 
National Cover Model for the National American Miss Pageant. She was 
also crowned 2010-2011 Debutante Queen for the Heroines of Jericho 11th 
District Debutante Ball.
  Ms. Norwood has participated in the Lions Club of MS Girls Leadership 
Conference and the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Leadership 
Conference.
  Ms. Norwood is currently attending the University of Southern 
Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS where she is majoring in Accounting.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Kaylyn 
Antoinette Norwood for her dedication to serving her community.

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