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Senator Andrew Lanza Honors Winners of Annual Memorial Day Essay Contest
Andrew J Lanza
May 21, 2012
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Senator Andrew Lanza honored winners of his annual Memorial Day Essay Contest at Intermediate School 24 on Saturday, May 19. Students submitted essays entitled, "What Does Memorial Day Mean To Me?” The contest was open to all 5th grade students and winners were selected on subject matter and creativity. Winners received prizes at a small ceremony before the Great Kills Memorial Day parade.
The 10 winners included:
Nicole Loforte – PS 42
Jenna Bonomi – PS 42
Carina Orosz - PS 8
Edwin Gutierrez – PS 8
Jonathan Mesbah – PS 55
Jason Galak – PS 55
Hannah Rafferty – PS 23
Isabella Crescenzi – PS 23
Michael Guglielmini – PS 53
Samuel Faynleyb – PS 53
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