10 Students Honored for Anti-Prejudice Works

Ten students from were honored Monday for their artistic and written works in the National Council of Jewish Women's (NCJW) "What Prejudice Means to Me" contest.

The contest was held by the NCJW's West Morris Section and was open to sixth grade students in Morris County. Students had the option of writing papers or creating artwork which embodied the contest's theme.

According to the contest page on the NCJW website, "The purpose of this contest is to encourage students and teachers to discuss the many forms that prejudice takes in our society." The contest encourages students to "[recognize] differences and exploring personal experiences [in order] to understand that compassion and tolerance are essential in our world today."

Kristen Moran, a student in Lisa Calamari's sixth grade English class, won the Grand Prize in Art Work in the contest, the highest honor in the contest. She was invited to speak at the award ceremony Monday in recognition of her work.

Three other students, one in Calamari's class and two in Carly Nacer's sixth grade English class, were awarded with an Outstanding artistic and written works. Emily Cooperman submitted a written work, and Mila Cloidlt and Stephanie Mahon submitted artistic works.

Six other students, all in Nacer's class, won Honorable Mention for their written and artistic works. Min Cheong Kim and Gracie Lyons were noted for their artistic works, and Julia Cappucci, Catherine Irwin, Sophia Singer and Grace Thompson submitted written works.