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Gala showcases student work


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 29, 2011
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Gala showcases student work
Sen. Mike Bennett, with his wife Dee, checked out the work of Lakewood Ranch High School  Taylor Lewis, whose piece took
Sen. Mike Bennett, with his wife Dee, checked out the work of Lakewood Ranch High School Taylor Lewis, whose piece took "Best in Show."
Rudy and Erin Philippus
Rudy and Erin Philippus
Mike Pender, Cheryl Moody, Rick and Coni Fawley and Jean Blackburn
Mike Pender, Cheryl Moody, Rick and Coni Fawley and Jean Blackburn
Chris Jones, Pam Milewski and Maryann and Michael Smith
Chris Jones, Pam Milewski and Maryann and Michael Smith
Edward Hodges of Southeast High School created this piece, called
Edward Hodges of Southeast High School created this piece, called "Sieben."
Manatee High School sophomore Whitney Hart shared about her piece,
Manatee High School sophomore Whitney Hart shared about her piece, "Palla 8."
Former Manatee County Commissioner Pat Glass made sure to visit with her daughter, Summerfield resident Mary Glass, executive director for the Manatee Education Foundation.
Former Manatee County Commissioner Pat Glass made sure to visit with her daughter, Summerfield resident Mary Glass, executive director for the Manatee Education Foundation.
Kailey Fischer, 15, with her mom Vina, was proud of her sister Karissa, whose piece was featured in the show.
Kailey Fischer, 15, with her mom Vina, was proud of her sister Karissa, whose piece was featured in the show.
Peggy DeSear came out with her daughter, Courtney, and husband, Vernon.
Peggy DeSear came out with her daughter, Courtney, and husband, Vernon.
Michael and Ann Bowers recently moved to the area from Atlanta.
Michael and Ann Bowers recently moved to the area from Atlanta.
Mark and Melissa Bilter with Sally Greig and Robin Reiber
Mark and Melissa Bilter with Sally Greig and Robin Reiber
Susanne Arbanas, Caryn Hodge and Ruth Uecker
Susanne Arbanas, Caryn Hodge and Ruth Uecker
Sierra and Josh Tomlinson
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