[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10893]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ANTWANETTE KEYS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable student, Antwanette Keys. Ms. Keys is the daughter of Ms. 
Thelma West of Shelby, Mississippi and Mr. Alex McRae of Rosedale, 
Mississippi.
  She began school at an early age, attending the Shelby Head Start 
Center in Shelby, Mississippi from 1998-2000. Noticeably excelling, she 
was promoted to elementary school in 2001 attending Brooks Elementary 
in Duncan, Mississippi. She quickly found a place inside her new school 
by becoming a member of the Girl Scouts Club.
  In 2004 she had to adapt to a different kind of school, Shelby Middle 
School. At Shelby Middle School she held numerous titles including: 
Miss Fourth Grade, Miss Seventh Grade, and Miss Shelby Middle School. 
While upholding these titles she remained academically successful 
maintaining all A's and B's. Middle school had definitely paved the way 
for her new found interest in dance. A lifelong passion, she has 
diligently sought the strength to go above and beyond with the talent 
that God has blessed her with.
  Performing a wide range of dances, she can choreograph anything from 
Jazz to Hip Hop to Contemporary. Being taught by the best has instilled 
in her the ability to always strive for the best. In doing so, she 
swiftly walked the halls of Broad Street High School with an upright 
attitude and focal point based on success. Knowing that her work never 
stops, she became Freshman Class President in 2009 followed by Miss 
Homecoming in 2010. Determined to create a positive image she became 
Miss Student Council in 2011 and went on to achieve her biggest 
accomplishment, Miss Broad Street High. She was a member of the Broad 
Street High School Marching Band for four years and member of 
D.R.E.A.M.S. Step team. She is a member of the National Technical Honor 
Society and the Student Council at Broad Street High School.
  Antwanette works for the Bolivar Community Action Senior Select 
Program, which assists high school seniors in finding work while 
encouraging school attendance and community service. She has also 
worked for Peer Power for 3 years. This is a program dedicated to 
providing after school tutorials and enrichment activities for young 
scholars.
  Antwanette currently attends Christian Union Missionary Baptist 
Church in Drew, Mississippi where she boldly embraces her faith as a 
Christian. She is active in the Youth Choir, a member of the CUC Praise 
team and secretary of Sunday School Department.
  Antwanette is a mentee in a program through Coahoma Community College 
Tri-County Workforce Alliance in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Since 
community service is essential to her, in 2010 she and other students 
participated in Students Involved for Community Change summer school. 
It is a highly selective summer leadership program focusing on civil 
rights, community organization, and educational advancement. Upon 
graduating, she plans to further her education and major in nursing to 
become a Registered Nurse. After completing nursing school she will 
pursue medical school to become a Gynecologist.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Antwanette Keys for her dedication in being an outstanding student.

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