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Students awarded at Teen Court awards dinner

The Teen Court Scholarship Awards Dinner was held at Michael's On East on March 8.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 10:53 a.m. March 10, 2023
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The Teen Court of Sarasota provided scholarships and awards to its many student members during its annual dinner on March 8. 

Hundreds of the nonprofit's supporters filled Michael's On East for the annual Teen Scholarship Awards Dinner, which recognizes the young volunteers that compose the many Sarasota County programs.

COO Lori Moran welcomed the audience before Executive Director Heather Todd spoke about the impact funds raised had for Teen Court programs. Event chairwoman Megan Leaf then led the scholarship presentation for local students. 

The Jena Hellman Memorial Award was given to Alexandra James, The Katie Self Scholarship Award was presented to Gabriel Merman, the Dennis Wood Scholarship Award was presented to Jaden Probus and the Lynn Strong Scholarship Award was given to Shajeffsa Cribe.  

Executive Director Heather Todd with Teen Court students
Executive Director Heather Todd with Teen Court students
Photo by Harry Sayer
Hundreds attended the event at Michael's On East.
Hundreds attended the event at Michael's On East.
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Grace Shapiro and Jill Luke
Grace Shapiro and Jill Luke
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Robyn Marinelli and Michele Wallace
Robyn Marinelli and Michele Wallace
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Jessica and Alina Korray
Jessica and Alina Korray
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Lee Mirman with Nicole Christie and Adam Cromie
Lee Mirman with Nicole Christie and Adam Cromie
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Selena Shen plays the violin.
Selena Shen plays the violin.
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Isven Chavez, Naomi Gomez, Lashelle Williams and Emily Savoca
Isven Chavez, Naomi Gomez, Lashelle Williams and Emily Savoca
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Chairwoman Megan Leaf with Executive Director Heather Todd
Chairwoman Megan Leaf with Executive Director Heather Todd
Photo by Harry Sayer
Lisa Krouse and Lori Moran
Lisa Krouse and Lori Moran
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Matt Jordan and Christina Fultz
Matt Jordan and Christina Fultz
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Gabrielle Care and Rose Kasweck
Gabrielle Care and Rose Kasweck
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Kristie Skoglund, Marlene Hauck and Kameron Hodgens
Kristie Skoglund, Marlene Hauck and Kameron Hodgens
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Hanna Simonson, Kelly Dowd and Sofie Wachtmeister
Hanna Simonson, Kelly Dowd and Sofie Wachtmeister
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Lexie James with Shen Miller and Simone Fletcher
Lexie James with Shen Miller and Simone Fletcher
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Adam and Amy Shaw
Adam and Amy Shaw
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Emmalee and Kennedy Legler
Emmalee and Kennedy Legler
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Bradley Wilson with Cher and Dean Palmer
Bradley Wilson with Cher and Dean Palmer
Photo by Harry Sayer

 

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