Dear Soirée readers:
The American Heart Association Sweethearts are high school sophomores who (from mid-August to February’s Heart Ball) learn about heart health and stroke. They participate in education activities and volunteer at local hospitals. Through the Sweetheart program, these young ladies learn that heart disease is the leading cause of death and the number one killer of women.
During their tenure as Sweethearts, these young ladies focus on the mission of the American Heart Association. They learn about cardiovascular disease and stroke and the importance of a healthy lifestyle by attending tours and volunteering at the following hospitals: Baptist Health (2013 Heart Ball presenting sponsor), Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Arkansas Heart Hospital, St. Vincent Health and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The Sweethearts also learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR, as it more than doubles a person’s chance of survival.
The Sweetheart program is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s Central Arkansas Heart Ball, and Sweethearts pay an individual patronage fee. While Sweethearts, they also serve a minimum of 15 community service/education hours centered on learning more about becoming advocates for heart health in their generation. Sweethearts have the opportunity to volunteer for more than 100 hours at local hospitals, and those who volunteer their time are eligible for awards within the program. One of those awards is the Allison Justiss Sweetheart Scholarship, which is awarded annually.
Sweethearts are invited during the spring before their Sophomore year and selected on a first-come, first-serve basis. Young ladies interested in becoming participants in the Sweetheart program should contact the American Heart Association at (501) 375-9148.
With pleasure, we present the 2013 Sweetheart Class. Congratulations to all 58 young women for their outstanding efforts in supporting awareness of heart disease — the number one killer of women.
Valerie Kellam and Paula Parke
Sweetheart Co-Chairs
Tammy Quick
Heart Ball Director
Front, from left to right: Hannah Lawson, daughter of Amy and David Bush; Lauren Grundfest, daughter of Kathy and Jack Grundfest; McKenzie Moriconi, daughter of Cynthia Frazier and Joe Moriconi; and Caroline Cooner, daughter of Alice and Dr. Leslie Cooner.
Back, from left to right: Grace Reddick, daughter of Tiffany and Brian Reddick; Hannah Breau, daughter of Lisa and Dr. Randy Breau; Laura Donovan, daughter of Lisa and Rick Donovan; and Grace Wewers, daughter of Drs. Julie and Darin Wewers.
Seated, from left to right: Addison Yee, daughter of Dr. Suzanne and Bill Yee; Cameron Herget, daughter of LouAnne and Eric Herget; Caroline Honea, daughter of Lisa and Mike Honea; Brett Ironside, daughter of Shawn and Dr. J. Brett Ironside; and Clark Kennedy, daughter of Dr. Elicia and Kevin Kennedy.
Standing, left to right: Emmie Davila, daughter of Constance and Dr. David Davila; and Courtney Langston, daughter of Michele and Lewis Langston.
Seated, from left to right: Lauren Bradley, daughter of Sandra and Roy Bradley; MacKenzie Dalton, daughter of Kate and Dr. Carter Dalton; Charlotte Cox, daughter of Elizabeth and Tom Cox; and Alexis Barnes, daughter of Samantha and Captain Dale Barnes and Tanya Barnes.
Standing, from left to right: Carrington Crain, daughter of Joy and Larry Crain; Delaney Warren, daughter of Marcella and Steven Warren; and Blakeley Chapman, daughter of Lori and Paul Chapman.
Seated, from left to right: Grace Wilson, daughter of Jennifer and Dr. Mark Wilson; Isabella James, daughter of Lydia and Randy James; Kayla Jimmerson, daughter of Diane and Dr. Robert Jimmerson; and Hailey MacFarlane, daughter of Mitzi and Scott MacFarlane.
Standing, from left to right: Maggie Davis, daughter of Robbi and Scott Davis; Ashlyn Quickel, daughter of Angela and Curtis Quickel; Katherine Van Hemert, daughter of Donna and Dr. Rudy Van Hemert.
Seated. from left to right: Liz Baltz, daughter of Sher and Randolph Baltz; Josie Hurst, daughter of Stacy and Howard Hurst; Liza Hill, daughter of Martha and French Hill; Elizabeth Davis, daughter of JaNan and John Davis; Riley Carney, daughter of Kelly and Tim Carney; and Elsie Pugh, daughter of Cindy and Tom Pugh.
Standing, from left to right: Julia Adrian, daughter of Tucker Raney; and Brooks Pender, daughter of Leslie and Jim Pender.
Seated, from left to right: Charl Young, daughter of Michelle and Gregory Young; Katherine Hinson, daughter of Marsha
and Dr. Lee Hinson; Mia Waymack, daughter of Melissa and Chris Masingill, and Dan Waymack; Lauren Vassar, daughter of Terri and Rick Vassar; and Shelby Turner, daughter of Martha Snider and Rick Turner.
Standing, from left to right: Alex Otwell, daughter of Stacey and Greg Otwell; and Annalise Jirik, daughter of Kim and Dr. Samuel Jirik.
Seated, from left to right: Grace Bailey, daughter of Jennifer Adkins and Curtis Bailey; Morgan Payne, daughter of Kay
and Glen Payne; Ashley Elliott, daughter of Karen and Clint Elliott; and Savannah Stagg, daughter of Lisa and Paul Stagg.
Standing, from left to right: Maddie Harrington, daughter of DeLinda and Dr. Scott Harrington; Anna Lants, daughter of Leslie and Leon Lants; and Laura Leigh Turner, daughter of Jenny Gosser Turner and Tab Turner.
Seated, from left to right: Delanie Mack, daughter of Janet and Dave Mack; Mary Scott Polk, daughter of Mary Carole and Scott Polk; Natalie Kemp, daughter of Donna and Willis Kemp; and Gracie Cotros, daughter of Joelle and Harry Cotros.
Standing, from left to right: Sarah Martin, daughter of Stephanie and Andre Martin; and Brogan Stafford, daughter of Tammy and Mike Stafford.