By Boca Vibe
Area Students Honored With Holocaust Education Awards
Boca Raton, FL – Florida Atlantic University has recognized high school and middle school students from across Florida as winners of the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection Contest. The contest is an initiative sponsored by FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. Read more at BocaVibe.com.
The contest aims to educate young people about the importance of understanding and remembering the Holocaust, a genocide that resulted in the deaths of six million Jews during World War II. By sharing their reflections on this important topic, students demonstrate their commitment to learning from history and promoting tolerance and respect for all cultures.
Winners Recognized
The winners of the contest were selected from over 1,000 entries submitted by students from schools across Florida. The winners will receive a special award at a ceremony hosted by FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.
- Students who won in the high school category include:
- Emily Chen, Boca Raton High School
- David Kim, Parkland High School
- Samantha Lee, Coral Springs High School
- Michael Patel, Boca Raton High School
Middle School Winners
The middle school winners of the contest are:
- Benjamin Goldberg, Spanish River Middle School
- Julia Hernandez, Boca Raton Middle School
- Michael Kim, Parkland Middle School
- Sophia Lee, Coral Springs Middle School
About the Contest
The Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection Contest is a program designed to educate young people about the importance of understanding and remembering the Holocaust. The contest encourages students to reflect on the significance of this event in history and its relevance to contemporary society.
By participating in the contest, students demonstrate their commitment to learning from history and promoting tolerance and respect for all cultures. The winners will receive a special award at a ceremony hosted by FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.
Official city info: City of Boca Raton.
Source: Original Report