- December 5, 2025
Joseph Parthemore proudly holds up his certificate at the Rymfire Terrific Kids ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Photo by Jacque Estes
Kiwanis past president Maria Barbosa handed out the trophies at the Terrific Kids ceremony at Rymfire Elementary. Photo by Jacque Estes
Kennedy Beckworth and her mom, Taylor Callahn were all smiles at the Rymfire Terrific Kids Ceremony. Hendirx, only 2 1/2 weeks old, slept through the event. Photo by Jacque Estes
Caleb and Alyssa Kempfer collect their certificates when they signed in at the Terrific Kids awards ceremony at Rymfire Elementary. Alyssa's shirt said it all, "Shine like a star." Photo by Jacque Estes
Michelle Seth's student chorus started the night off with songs. Photo by Jacque Estes
The students hold their trophies up in celebration. Photo by Jacque Estes
The students hold their trophies up in celebration. Photo by Jacque Estes
The students hold their trophies up in celebration. Photo by Jacque Estes
Alyssa Kempfer’s shirt said “Shine like a Star,” and Alyssa, her brother Caleb, and 107 other Rymfire Elementary school students did just that at the Terrific Kids awards ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 26. For the first time the program also included VPK students.
Michelle Seth’s chorus students performed before the ceremony, and also sang about “Shine, Shine, Shine.”
Joseph Parthemore proudly clutched his certificate as his grandfather, Jeff, took photos. Like many of the children, Joseph had a cheering section all for him.
When asked what she did to receive the award, Kennedy Beckworth quietly said, “to do things safe and be kind,” traits very important now that she is a big sister to 2 ½-week-old Hendrix, also in attendance.
The students were recognized by the Kiwanis of Flagler/Palm Coast. Each child was called to the stage and presented a trophy by Maria Barbosa, Kiwanis past president.
“The heart of what we do in Kiwanis is service, and children are the heart of that,” Vice President Michael McElroy told the auditorium filled with beaming parents and grandparents.
