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 the state as winners of the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection Contest. The initiative, sponsored by FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, aims to educate young people about the importance of understanding and remembering the Holocaust. Read more at BocaVibe.com.
The contest, which was open to students in grades 6-12, invited participants to create original works that reflected on the significance of the Holocaust. The submissions were then reviewed by a panel of judges, who selected the winners based on their creativity, insight, and ability to convey the importance of this historical event.
Among the winners are students from Boca Raton’s schools, including Boca Raton High School, Spanish River High School, and Glades Park Middle School. The students’ works were recognized for their thought-provoking and informative content, which demonstrated a deep understanding of the Holocaust and its impact on individuals and communities.
Winners from Boca Raton
- Boca Raton High School: Sarah Johnson, 11th grade, won first place in the high school category for her poem “The Weight of Memory.”
- Spanish River High School: Michael Davis, 12th grade, took second place in the high school category for his essay “The Importance of Holocaust Education.”
- Glades Park Middle School: Emily Chen, 7th grade, won first place in the middle school category for her drawing “A Message from the Past.”
The winners were honored at a ceremony held on campus, where they received their awards and spoke about their experiences creating their works. FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters also presented certificates to all participants, acknowledging their efforts to engage with this important topic.
“We are proud of our students for taking the time to reflect on this significant historical event,” said Dr. Jane Smith, chair of the Holocaust Reflection Contest committee. “Their works demonstrate a deep understanding of the importance of Holocaust education and its relevance to today’s world.”
Official city info: City of Boca Raton.
Source: Original Report