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Awards College Scholarships
Three
students from Talent Unlimited High School recently received college
scholarships from the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, based on
essays delineating their plans for rebuilding the site of the
World Trade Center. Winner of the $1000 award, Emil Isanov, stated
that the original towers should be rebuilt because they are “symbols
of the economic power of the United States, [they] were the pride
of our country, and the “rebuilding . . .will reinvigorate the
spirit of our great nation.”
 Candace
Arnold, awarded $500 wrote about building a memorial site that
“needs to be honorable and memorable to all the victims.” Her
vision includes a wall of black marble where all victims names
should be inscribed. “The inside . . should consist of waterfalls
symbolizing the cycle of life. This means that even though we
lost a tremendous number of lives, their children will grow up
and keep their dreams, hopes and aspirations alive.”
Janice Consu proposed a World Trade Center Memorial Park which
would be as tall as the Empire State Building, surrounded by a
grass field with play areas for children. On the first floor,
the names of those lost would be inscribed on tiles. The remainder
of the building would be leased to businesses to revitalize our
economy. ”It will help NY become the economic powerhouse it once
was while paying homage to all victims and their families.”
Principal Dina Forman gratefully acknowledged the work of the
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, in trying to help students achieve
their educational goals. Chamber Board members making the presentation
at the school, located on East 68th Street, were Dr. Pola Rosen,
publisher of Education Update, Leslie Yerman and Linda
Lopez. Don Winter, President and Nancy Ploeger, Executive Director
were unable to attend. #
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