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Senator Lanza Hosts Annual Memorial Day Essay Contest
May 22, 2018
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Senator Andrew Lanza said: “I want to extend my sincerest congratulations to the students who participated in my annual Memorial Day Essay Contest. Their work was extraordinary. It was extremely moving to read the heartfelt responses of students about why they feel Memorial Day is such an important day. These fifth grade students are wise beyond their age. They have clearly articulated just how important it is to recognize the sacrifices of our armed forces and to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. I also want to thank their parents and educators for all of the hard work that they do to make sure children in our community are reaching their fullest potential.”
Staten Island, New York- Senator Andrew Lanza hosted his Annual Memorial Day Essay Contest to award 5th grade students across Staten Island for the exemplary work that they demonstrated with their essays. The essay topic was “What Does Memorial Day Mean To Me?”
Fifth grade students from schools throughout Staten Island took part in this annual essay contest where each essay submission required 150 to 175 words on their own thoughts regarding what Memorial Day means to them. Teachers sent their students’ completed essays to the office of Senator Lanza where a winner was selected from each participating school. Those selected were recognized at a ceremony on Friday, May 18, 2018 at IS 24.
The 2018 “What Memorial Day Means To Me” essay contest winners are:
Academy of St. Dorothy - Christopher Bala
Blessed Sacrament - Christopher Meagher and Alex Vargas
Gateway Academy - Priscilla Andes and Kayla Martinez
Holy Rosary - Ashley Tsybulevskiy
Our Lady of Good Counsel - Lily Bosco, Jason Perez, and Kassidy Nugent
Our Lady Help of Christians - Tyler Ingerman
Our Lady Star of the Sea - Angelina Aguanno and Angelo Bonura
PS 1 - Vanessa Celentano
PS 3 - Oliver Wadowiec and Farrah Pascarella
PS 6 - Francesca Giove and Matthew Sherman
PS 8 - Max Ricca and Mellanie Gonzalez
PS 11 - Nicholas Verardi
PS 23 - Sydney Russo, Angelina Scarponi and Ralph Grimaldi
PS 26 - Brianna Bunay and Amber Dantoni
PS 32 - Vincent Ascione and Carly Morales
PS 36 - Maxim Elberg
PS 38 - Veronika Madissoo
PS 48 - Matthew Brodsky and Paloma Giarrusso
PS 53 - Anna Cunningham and Patrick Tullo
PS 54 - Gloria Jayarajah
St. Adalbert - Andrew Korsberg
St. Clare School - Joseph Costa and Allison Tricomi
St. Patrick’s School- Carmine Cancro
Senator Andrew Lanza said: “I want to extend my sincerest congratulations to the students who participated in my annual Memorial Day Essay Contest. Their work was extraordinary. It was extremely moving to read the heartfelt responses of students about why they feel Memorial Day is such an important day. These fifth grade students are wise beyond their age. They have clearly articulated just how important it is to recognize the sacrifices of our armed forces and to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. I also want to thank their parents and educators for all of the hard work that they do to make sure children in our community are reaching their fullest potential.”
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