40 Students recognized for overcoming personal challenges
By
Amanda Morales
| 1:43 p.m. April 22, 2015
Sarasota
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Teachers, sponsors and 40 students from Booker, Riverview, Sarasota and Venice high schools gathered to celebrate the 17th annual Most Improved Student Award Wednesday at Michael's on East. Students that were nominated demonstrate leadership in the classroom and the community. High school seniors that were honored also received a cash award to be used toward pursuing a postsecondary education this upcoming fall.
Booker High School principal Dr. Rachel Shelley congratulates student Nani Turner.
Booker High School juniors Carlos Aguilera, Michael Rivers, Javan Humphrey, Arianne Recasns and Nicole Pelletier
Riverview High School senior Cheyenne Wilson with her parents Lisa and Darrell Wilson
Students Elana Tsinober and Haley Coles with their parents Irene and Alan Tsinober and Lewis Coles.
Jose, Arianne and Raisy Recasens
Kristyn Frost with her brother Richard Frost.
Leticia Hernandez, Regina Mantero and Jose Hernandez
Lori Lewis and Lem Andrews
Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Lori White addresses students and parents.
Students Regina Mantero and Brian Hudson receive their awards for Most Improved Students at Booker High School.
Robert and Lori Heam with their son Keith Heam.
Robin and Ally Pallastrone
Robyn Faucy and Susan Scott
Sharon Warmoth, Sally Dean, Amanda Deming and Cris Kniceley
Sarasota County School Board Vice Chair Shirley Brown, Danielle Grindle, Sarasota County School Board member Caroline Zucker and Peni Reidenger
Tatiana Porrasill, Mari Martinez and Mila Garcia
Students were given a medal with their school’s colors on the ribbon.
