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, an initiative sponsored by FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, aims to educate students about the importance of understanding and remembering the Holocaust. Read more at BocaVibe.com.
The contest was open to students in grades 9-12 who were enrolled at participating schools across Florida. Students were invited to create original essays or poems that reflected on the significance of the Holocaust and its impact on society today.
Winners Announced
The winners of the contest were announced recently, with a total of 15 students from across Florida receiving awards for their outstanding work. The winners included:
- Emily Chen, Boca Raton High School
- David Lee, Parkland High School
- Samantha Goldberg, Pine Crest School
- Benjamin Katz, Boca Raton High School
- Rachel Kim, Spanish River Community High School
- Michael Patel, Boca Raton High School
- Alexander Rodriguez, Parkland High School
- Julia Sanchez, Boca Raton High School
- Kevin Taylor, Spanish River Community High School
- Lauren Weiss, Pine Crest School
- Michael Wong, Boca Raton High School
- Emily Yang, Spanish River Community High School
- Benjamin Ziegler, Parkland High School
- Sarah Cohen, Boca Raton High School
- David Lee, Parkland High School
The winners were recognized for their thoughtful and insightful reflections on the Holocaust, which demonstrated a deep understanding of its historical context and significance.
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 open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled at participating schools across Florida.
FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters sponsors the contest, which is designed to promote critical thinking and reflection on the significance of the Holocaust. The college’s faculty and staff work closely with local educators to develop the contest and provide resources for students to learn about the Holocaust.
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
(561) 297-1000
Official city info: City of Boca Raton.
Source: Original Report