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Senator Andrew Lanza Honors 9 Winners for this year’s Memorial Day Essay Contest
Andrew J Lanza
May 17, 2010
On Saturday, May 15th, Senator Lanza kicked-off of the Great Kills Memorial Day Parade by honoring the 9 winners of his Annual Memorial Day Essay Contest. The winners and their family members gathered at IS 24 and received Best Buy gift cards as prizes.
First Place Winners: $50 Best Buy gift card
Vincent Di Scala (PS 23)
Justin Olivo (PS 8)
Cydney Blitzer (PS 53)
Second Place Winners: $25 Best Buy gift card
Andrew DiMartino (PS 23)
Eliriana Leshi (PS 8)
Ashley Engler (PS 53)
Third Place Winners: $15 Best Buy gift card
Alexia Adragna (PS 23)
Marc Riccio (PS 8)
Samantha Baio (PS 53)
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