The Teen Board Presentation Dance, set for Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum, is one of the largest teenage black tie dances in the country, where teenagers and adults alike enjoy the same social occasion. 

Alyssa Brooke Turpin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Turpin; Alison Standridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Standridge; Courtney Elizabeth Riddle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Riddle; and Allyson Brooke Mason, daughter of Larry and Karen Mason, have been invited to be presentees at the 47th Annual Teen Board Presentation Dance.

The Teen Board of Knoxville is a private, non-profit organization solely for teenagers with adult help. Its purpose is to get the 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, more than 12,000 hours were given to charitable organizations. 

Adults have seen 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. 

This dance is a reward for girls and boys who have completed their hours of service. We honor selected girls who are rising seniors, by inviting them to be presented along with other outstanding teens.