Students from Ms. Santo’s and Ms. Lutz’s Literature of the Holocaust classes were lauded for their essays submitted to the Sister Rose Thering Fund Essay Contest.
From the contest website:
“THEME: WELCOMING THE STRANGER Speaking up for a world without prejudice. What can a nun with a passion for eliminating anti-Semitism teach us about ridding our world of all forms of prejudice and bigotry and creating an environment where all feel welcome? Watch the Academy Award-nominated documentary, Sister Rose’s Passion, and find out! Share your voice, your ideas or your story in a 500-word essay about how you can make a difference today.”
Pictured from Left to Right: Ashley McKenna, Amanda White, and Natalia Chinchilla. Photo Credit: Valerie Santo
From Pascack Hills High School: Shayna Solkowitz won and Jasmine Delgado received Honorable Mention.
From Pascack Valley High School: Amanda White won first place and Ashley McKenna and Natalia Chinchilla received Honorable Mention.