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Teen Court of Sarasota gives out annual scholarships

The scholarship award dinner took place on March 27.


  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 9:08 p.m. March 27, 2019
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There were smart young minds in the room on March 27.

Teen Court of Sarasota gave away 11 scholarships to participants of Teen Court on March 27 at Michael's on East. The annual dinner celebrates participants who excel in the program. Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner was the keynote speaker. 

The Jenna Hellman Memorial Award was given to Kelly Dorsey, the Katie Self Scholarship Award was given to Owen Feig and the Christine Robinson Scholarship Award was given to Trinity Davis. 

Suzanne Jeffreys, Devin Epps and Lashelle Williams
Suzanne Jeffreys, Devin Epps and Lashelle Williams
The yellow and blue centerpieces reflect the colors in the logo of the Teen Court of Sarasota.
The yellow and blue centerpieces reflect the colors in the logo of the Teen Court of Sarasota.
Some of the tables held memories of children throughout the year in Teen Court.
Some of the tables held memories of children throughout the year in Teen Court.
Marilyn Montgomery, Kathy McAllister and Charlie McAllister
Marilyn Montgomery, Kathy McAllister and Charlie McAllister
Lee Byron, School Board Chairwoman Jane Goodwin and Katie Self
Lee Byron, School Board Chairwoman Jane Goodwin and Katie Self
Genevieve Dilan, Gia Lopatinsky and Kelly Dorsey
Genevieve Dilan, Gia Lopatinsky and Kelly Dorsey
David Griffin, Bear Mancinni and Ray Min
David Griffin, Bear Mancinni and Ray Min
Vicki and Steve Panagiotakis
Vicki and Steve Panagiotakis
David and Stacey Crawford with Katy Brayer and Jim Lynch
David and Stacey Crawford with Katy Brayer and Jim Lynch
Executive Director Heather Todd and COO Lori Moran
Executive Director Heather Todd and COO Lori Moran
Rachel Denton, Lee Byron and Sarasota Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner
Rachel Denton, Lee Byron and Sarasota Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner
Johnny Robinson plays the piano before the reception begins.
Johnny Robinson plays the piano before the reception begins.
Benjamin Todd and Jacob Todd
Benjamin Todd and Jacob Todd
Forest Balderson, Rachel Denton and Deputy Chief of Police Patrick Robinson
Forest Balderson, Rachel Denton and Deputy Chief of Police Patrick Robinson
Phyllis Clay and Tameka Burch
Phyllis Clay and Tameka Burch
This award was given to Kelly Dorsey, along with a scholarship.
This award was given to Kelly Dorsey, along with a scholarship.
Trinity Davis, Owen Feig, Massimo Giannini and Dylan Crooks
Trinity Davis, Owen Feig, Massimo Giannini and Dylan Crooks

 

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