Sarasota, FL: American Idol ’08 contender and Booker High School graduate Syesha Mercado will participate in Teen Summit ’09, “Greatness Beyond Measure”, to be held August 7-9, 2009 at Ringling College. The event is open to youngsters 12 to 19-years-old. There is a $5 registration fee. Parents are encouraged to attend with their teens.
Ms. Mercado will headline the summit on Fri., August 7th as a keynote speaker
12:30 - 2:30pm at Exhibition Hall on the campus of the Ringling College of Art & Design. Later that evening, she will perform during the “Greatness Beyond Measure” Teen Idol singing competition at 7:30pm at Exhibition Hall.
“Greatness Beyond Measure” is designed to empower teens by involving them with panel discussions and workshops about issues pertinent to them including such topics as: social networking; sports for life; and entrepreneurial success. The summit will include a basketball game, as well as a family cookout and teen art show. For a schedule of events click here.
Teen Summit ’09 is sponsored by the City of Sarasota and the Ringling College of Art & Design. For more information, visit www.gbmteensummit.webs.com or myspace.com/greatnessbeyondmeasure or send an email to: info@gbteensummit.com
To register and audition for Teen Idol contact Melanie Thomas 941-993-7727 or Bettina Tyler 941-586-2525.
For more information, please contact:
Jan
Thornburg, Public Information Officer (941) 954-2613
jan.thornburg@sarasotagov.com
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