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PHOTO GALLERY : 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Luncheon Celebration


  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 17, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY : 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Luncheon Celebration
Riverview High School Seniors Alexis Romine, Elexis Ousley, Jayson Torreno, Maiyah Newsome and Jacquelynn Cavendar
Riverview High School Seniors Alexis Romine, Elexis Ousley, Jayson Torreno, Maiyah Newsome and Jacquelynn Cavendar
PeniRiedinger, Sharon Warmoth and Sally Dean
PeniRiedinger, Sharon Warmoth and Sally Dean
Phil Delany of Northern Trust Bank welcomes guests to the celebration luncheon.
Phil Delany of Northern Trust Bank welcomes guests to the celebration luncheon.
Natalie Epstein and Lynn Fontana
Natalie Epstein and Lynn Fontana
Sarasota County School Support Specialist Peni Riedinger awards Booker High School senior Michael Jones a scholarship for $1,000. Jones plans on playing football in the fall when he begins college.
Sarasota County School Support Specialist Peni Riedinger awards Booker High School senior Michael Jones a scholarship for $1,000. Jones plans on playing football in the fall when he begins college.
Superintendent Lori White congratulates students for their hard work and achievements.
Superintendent Lori White congratulates students for their hard work and achievements.
Booker High School juniors Kiana Jackson, Jose Cano, Angelo Buenano and Kelly Anne Altenbernd
Booker High School juniors Kiana Jackson, Jose Cano, Angelo Buenano and Kelly Anne Altenbernd
Booker High School Assistant Principal Josh Leinweber with Booker High School seniors Kayla Wilkins, Stephanie Moylan, Michael Jones and Cassandra Stephens
Booker High School Assistant Principal Josh Leinweber with Booker High School seniors Kayla Wilkins, Stephanie Moylan, Michael Jones and Cassandra Stephens
(standing) George Sweitzer, Rae Mulligan, Jeff Hradek,  Sonia Figaredo-Alberts (seated) Sharon Vick, Star Conti, Robyn Marinelli
(standing) George Sweitzer, Rae Mulligan, Jeff Hradek, Sonia Figaredo-Alberts (seated) Sharon Vick, Star Conti, Robyn Marinelli
Angel Bowser, Caitlin Jones and Mary Wilson
Angel Bowser, Caitlin Jones and Mary Wilson
Angel Delgado, Samantha Guillen and her parents Pilar and Moises
Angel Delgado, Samantha Guillen and her parents Pilar and Moises
(seated ) Christopher Moona, his daughter KaylaWilkins,  and his wife Cynthia Devaux – Moona, (standing ) Booker High School Assistant Principal Josh Leinweber, Pearlene Stephens her daughter Cassandra and Beverly Porter
(seated ) Christopher Moona, his daughter KaylaWilkins, and his wife Cynthia Devaux – Moona, (standing ) Booker High School Assistant Principal Josh Leinweber, Pearlene Stephens her daughter Cassandra and Beverly Porter
Sarasota High School Seniors Danielle Liuzzo, Callie Marie Murphy, Payne Murray, Ronald Ricci and Ashley Vail
Sarasota High School Seniors Danielle Liuzzo, Callie Marie Murphy, Payne Murray, Ronald Ricci and Ashley Vail
Riverview High School Juniors Elizabeth Hervig, Trent Nelson, Lissette cerda and Taylor Williams
Riverview High School Juniors Elizabeth Hervig, Trent Nelson, Lissette cerda and Taylor Williams
(standing) Venice High School Principal Jack Turgeon, Alex Wood, Carly Delellis and her mother Denise. (seated) Sarah and Bryant Groves with their granddaughter Natalie Hawkins
(standing) Venice High School Principal Jack Turgeon, Alex Wood, Carly Delellis and her mother Denise. (seated) Sarah and Bryant Groves with their granddaughter Natalie Hawkins
Riverview High School junior Taylor Williams and her mother Pat Murphy
Riverview High School junior Taylor Williams and her mother Pat Murphy
Sarasota High School juniors Toryaba Mezroub, Samantha Guillen, Angel Delgado, Allison Harding and Caitlin Jones
Sarasota High School juniors Toryaba Mezroub, Samantha Guillen, Angel Delgado, Allison Harding and Caitlin Jones
Riverview High School junior Trent Nelson with his sister Joy Jutras – Kacprowicz and mother Donna Warr
Riverview High School junior Trent Nelson with his sister Joy Jutras – Kacprowicz and mother Donna Warr
Venice High School student Nicholas Martin with his parents Gabrielle and Virginia DeCicco and Venice High School Principal Jack Turgeon
Venice High School student Nicholas Martin with his parents Gabrielle and Virginia DeCicco and Venice High School Principal Jack Turgeon

 

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