THE KATZ HIRSHBERG FAMILIES WRITING AWARDS
IN HONOR OF LEIGH-ANNE HENDRICK
2024 Contest Prompt
How does what you have learned about the Holocaust impact your understanding of our world today?
The Holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its allies and collaborators.
The Katz Hirshberg families writing awards, in honor of teacher Leigh-Anne Hendrick, invites Chautauqua County secondary students to contemplate the legacy of the Holocaust and its impact throughout history.
Entries should be 1000 words or less and can include creative submissions such as poems. Applications will be accepted through Friday April, 12, 2024. Answer this thoughtful question in 1000 words or less. Your entry can include creative submissions such as poems. Applications will be accepted through April 12, 2024.
Congratulations to past award winners:
Honorable Mentions: Lauren Jagoda (Chautauqua Lake CSD), Elayna Pitts (Frewsburg CSD) and Olivia Shearer (Chautauqua Lake CSD).
Third Place: Kenadie Wilson (Chautauqua Lake CSD),
Second Place: Alexandra McKee (Chautauqua Lake CSD) and
First place: Mary Reynoldson from Southwestern CSD.
Your words inspire us and give us hope for the future!
2023 Winner: Mary Reynoldson
Southwestern Central School
“Never would I have classified myself as a cold or unfeeling person, but by seeing the evil one person can hold toward another, I truly realize and value the open minded idea of acceptance. No matter who you are, where you come from, or what you’ve done in the past, it is never too late to embrace kindness and educate yourself so the path toward growth can begin.”
