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Jessica Henderson Receives Exchange Club Ace Award
 The Exchange Club of Shelby honored Jessica Henderson as an A.C.E. Award winner on October 22, 2012. The A.C.E. Award recognizes high school seniors that have Accepted the Challenge of Excellence by overcoming a personal or physical adversity, stayed in school, and worked hard to succeed.

Jessica is a senior at Kings Mountain High School.  She has dealt with multiple hardships due to family members’ illnesses.  Although she has had to assist in taking care of family members, Jessica has maintained a high grade point average, as well as high goals for herself.  She hopes to study baking and pastry arts at the Art Institute of Charlotte after graduating.  

The Exchange Club presented Jessica with a Certificate of Recognition and $200.  The A.C.E. Award is a program of the National Exchange Club.  The Exchange Club of Shelby is a civic club serving all of Cleveland County.  Club members volunteer to make our community a better place to live through service programs in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Pictured: Exchange Club ACE Award winner Jessica Henderson (center) is pictured with club member Ashley Costner and KMHS guidance counselor Leigh Bell.



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