New Trier Township Peer Jury Scholarships Awarded

Amongst the many upbeat topics covered at the 170th Annual Town Meeting of New Trier Township on April 9th was the Peer Jury Scholarship awards presented to three area high school seniors.

Township board members and leadership declared a tie in this years essay competition, awarding $1,000 scholarships to:

Alexandra Riedinger – New Trier

Peter Radler – Loyola Academy

Eva Vitanovec – Loyola Academy

New Trier Township’s Peer Jury Program, established in 1998 provides an opportunity for first-time, non-violent offenders to be referred by area police departments to the Peer Jury of local high school students to hear the case and assign a community service verdict. Since the program’s inception, 699 cases have been tried, and a low recidivism rate is realized within the communities served.

Peer Jury members were encouraged to submit an essay about their experience as jurors and the impact the program has had on their lives.

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About New Trier Township

New Trier Township’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and resources to benefit the physical, mental and social well being of Township residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves the 56,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield. The Township Office is located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka or on-line at www.newtriertownship.com

Contact:

Jack Macholl

Communications Director

New Trier Township

jmacholl@newtriertownship.com

Phone (847) 727-9510