Schools recognized for support for Relay for Life

At the May 28, 2013, St. Lucie County School Board meeting, the American Cancer Society (ACS)and the organizers of the St. Lucie West Relay For Life recognized the contributions of the staff, parents and students at 12 local schools who participated in the April, 2013 event, and thanked them for their hard work, volunteer service, and dedication. Many of the 14 teams that participated this year have done so for several years. Eric Finkel, Lori Finkel, and Robyn Young representing ACS presented a “You Make a Differenceā€¯ Certificate of Appreciation to team leaders from St. Lucie West Centennial High School, Frances K. Sweet Elementary, Northport K-8 School, Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition, Parkway Elementary School, Renaissance Charter School, Rivers Edge Elementary School, St. Lucie Elementary School, Bayshore Elementary School, Weatherbee Elementary School, College Preparatory Academy of the Treasure Coast, and Treasure Coast High School. Pictured are the recipients with School Board chairman Debbie Hawley, back left, and Superintendent Michael Lannon, back right.