By Boca Vibe
Area Students Honored With Holocaust Education Awards
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, an initiative sponsored by FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. Read more at BocaVibe.com.
The contest, which aims to educate students about the importance of understanding and remembering the Holocaust, received over 1,000 entries from students in grades 6-12 across the state. The winners were selected based on the quality and impact of their submissions, which included essays, poems, artwork, and other creative expressions.
The winners will receive awards and recognition at a ceremony to be held at FAU’s Boca Raton campus. The event is expected to take place in May 2024 and will feature a keynote speaker who will discuss the significance of Holocaust education.
Winners by Category
- High School Essay Winner: Emily Chen, Parkland High School
- Middle School Essay Winner: David Lee, Boca Raton Middle School
- High School Artwork Winner: Sarah Kim, Boca Raton High School
- Middle School Artwork Winner: Daniel Patel, Spanish River Middle School
The winners were selected from a pool of over 1,000 entries and will receive awards in the form of scholarships and recognition at the ceremony.
About the Contest
The Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection Contest is an annual initiative that aims to educate students about the importance of understanding and remembering the Holocaust. The contest is sponsored by FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and is open to students in grades 6-12 across Florida.
The contest encourages students to create original works of art, writing, or music that reflect on the significance of the Holocaust and its impact on society today. The winners will receive awards and recognition at a ceremony to be held at FAU’s Boca Raton campus in May 2024.
Contact Information
For more information about the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection Contest, please contact:
- FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
- Phone: (561) 297-1000
- Email: [schmidtcollege@fau.edu](mailto:schmidtcollege@fau.edu)
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Source: Original Report