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Monday, April 23, 2012

Stop The Hate Awards: Solon's Zachary Schwartz Reads His Essay

Solon High School's Zachary Schwartz, one of 10 finalists in the Maltz Museum's Stop the Hate essay contest, read his essay at Severance Hall on Sunday

Zachary Schwartz didn't win the big scholarship prize, but congratulations to the Solon High senior on being named one of 10 finalists in the Maltz Museum's Stop the Hate Essay contest. Schwartz won a $1,000 college scholarship. Schwartz read his essay on Sunday before a packed house at Severance Hall, and Solon Patch was there to record it. Schwartz also is a blogger for Solon Patch, and you can read his (very well written) entries here. Check out the video of Schwartz's essay reading. Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage's Stop the Hate: Youth Speak Out essay contest involved more than 1,800 students from more than 120 schools who wrote essays addressing a variety of issues, from cyber-bullying and homelessness to ethnic, racial and religious…

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Solon High's Zachary Schwartz Finalist In Maltz Museum Essay Contest

Schwartz is one of 10 finalists pulled from a pool of 1,800 contestants from 126 schools. He will compete in April for $100,000 in scholarship prizes.

Solon High School's Zachary Schwartz was named as a finalist in the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage's annual essay contest. Schwartz is one of 10 finalists pulled from a pool of 1,800 contestants from 126 schools. He will compete for $100,000 in scholarship prizes. The finalists' essays address a variety of issues, from racism and ethnic discrimination to sexuality, mental illness, special needs and cyberbullying. According to the museum, essays have been read and scored by more than 200 community volunteers. "We are so proud of these young people," said Lynda A. Bender, directo of education and public programs at the Maltz Museum. "Their sensitivity and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others is a testament to the …

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