Two local teens selected to attend this weekend’s Teen Board events
Published 4:02 pm Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Jozey Delaine Reece
Jane Elsie Anzelc
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Jane Elsie Anzelc and Jozey Delaine Reece were invited to be Presentees at the 64th Annual Teen Board Presentation Dance this weekend in Knoxville.
Jane is the daughter of Melissa Anzelc and John Anzelc. She is a student at Providence Academy.
Jozey, a student at Elizabethton High School, is the daughter of Robert and Amanda Reece.
The Teen Board Presentation Dance is one of the largest teenage (black tie) dances in the country where teenagers and adults alike enjoy the same social occasion. Last year hundreds of leading teenagers as well as adults (from various parts of the United States) enjoyed the same event.
The Teen Board Dance is the one outstanding social event of the year. It is not just a dance or a social debut for teenagers. It has far greater meaning. The Teen Board of Knoxville is building leaders for the future.
The Teen Board of Knoxville is a private, non-profit organization solely for teenagers grades 9-12, with adult help. Its purpose is to get teenagers to work and take the lead in civic and welfare projects, and to lift their social and moral life to higher standards. Last year over 11,000 hours were given to civic and welfare projects for charitable organizations.
After 64 years, adults have seen the results of this work in the good leadership in colleges and universities shown by our former members. By learning to help those less fortunate at this age, in turn they have helped themselves develop a public and civic responsibility they are carrying on as adults.
The Presentation Dance is a reward for those local girls and boys who have completed their hours of service. Also, selected girls from other parts of the country who are rising seniors are honored by inviting them to be presented along with our outstanding teenagers.
The weekend starts with practice and brunch. The evening of August 17, the board continues with the Presentation of the presentees and dance at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Following the presentation is a black tie reception.
