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Lakewood Ranch students shine at MLK awards
Lakewood Ranch High won numerous awards at the annual event honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
Raelyn Loflin - Mustangs Ahead
(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) - On Thursday, Jan. 9 the Palmetto Youth Center held the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Arts Contest awards ceremony.
This year, the students honored King's memory by creating artwork, writing and delivering essays, or performing music, all centered around the theme "Our Kids, Our Future."
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Some participants from Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) include Ariana Pressimone, a 10th-grade student who managed to clinch the first-place award with her captivating performance in the music contest.
Luna Ahumada took home the first-place prize, followed by Ella Terribile in second place, and Tai Gauthier in third. Alexandra Coffman received an honorable mention for her impressive speech.
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LRHS English teacher Stephanie Kobetitsch, required her students to participate.
She shared, “This is the first year that there are different categories. In the past, it was strictly a speech/essay contest.”
Nine Mustangs were named finalists in the contest.
“I know it's motivating for students to be selected as a finalist, and this has a great impact on their future participation in contests in general. The Palmetto Youth Center does a great job of honoring local students,” said Kobetitsch.
Kobetitsch hoped that “Students have a greater understanding of MLK influence and the impact he's had on society” through participating in this event.
