Take Stock in Children celebrates high school graduates
The Celebration of Hope was hosted May 31 at The Francis.
By
Kayleigh Omang
| 9:09 a.m. June 1, 2018
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Take Stock in Children honored its 2018 high school graduates with the Celebration of Hope May 31 at The Francis.
TSIC pairs a low income or at-risk student between 6th and 9th grades with a mentor. With this mentor, the two work together to provide opportunities for the student to graduate high school and go onto obtain a college degree.
Executive Director Lisa Bechtold told the students at the ceremony, "You've reached the 50 yard line," and graduating college will mean they got their touchdown.
At the Celebration of Hope, 32 students were honored for graduating high school from eight area high schools and receiving scholarships to their college of choice.
Shara Ayala, Jasmine Robinson and Danielle Smith
The 2018 Celebration of Hope honored 32 students.
Graudate Suzanne Brown, Executive Director Lisa Bechtold, President Doug Durand and Academic Adviser Andrea Lee
The tables were decorated with live plants.
The students were encouraged to celebrate with a fun photo booth.
All graduates received a medal for their success.
Executive Director Lisa Bechtold encourages the students to continue their hard work.
TSIC Scholar and Booker High School Sophomore Zionna Williams plays the saxophone.
TSIC College Success Coaches with their graduates.
Desserts were set out during the program.
Booker High School graduates and their mentors pose for a photo.
A North Port High School student receives his medal.
North Port High School graduates and their mentors pose for a photo.
Suzanne Brown receives her medal. Brown will be attending Yale University in the fall.
Brown, from Pineview High School, poses for a photo with her mentors.
Riverview High School graduates and their mentors pose for a photo.
Valeria Garcia after receiving her medal.
Sarasota Military Academy graduates and their mentors pose for a photo.
Sarasota High School graduates and their mentors pose for a photo.
Matthew Jacobs, from Suncoast PolyTechnical High School, poses for a photo with his mentors.
Venice High School graduates and their mentors pose for a photo.
