The opinions expressed in these student essays and poems belong to the student authors and do not necessarily express views of the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.

Senior Essay Winners:

• 1st Place: Emelia Lomba, Landstown High School -- Ms. Karyn Simonelli

• 2nd Place: Mckayla Tarescavage, Oscar Smith High School -- Ms. Marianne McMillin

• 3rd Place: Lucy Staub, Norfolk Academy -- Ms. Charlotte Zito

• Special Commendation: Sofia Sanchez, The Hague School -- Ms. Becky Boncal

Senior Poetry Winners:

• 1st Place: Eraj Zaidi, Norfolk Academy -- Mr. Ari Zito

• 2nd Place: Sen Chan, High Bluff Academy -- Ms. Ellen Sullivan

• 3rd Place: Sam Light, Norfolk Academy -- Mr. Rich Peccie

• Special Commendation: Noelle Chaing, Norfolk Academy -- Ms. Charlotte Zito

Junior Essay Winners:

• 1st Place: Hunter Moye, Norfolk Academy -- Mr. Matthew Robertson

• 2nd Place: William McBride, Norfolk Academy -- Mr. Matthew Robertson

• 3rd Place: Max Warburton, Norfolk Academy -- Ms. Jennifer Rodgers

• Special Commendation: Hunter Lavelle, Isle of Wight Academy -- Mr. James Lidington

• Special Commendation: Eva Murphy, Norfolk Academy -- Mr. Matthew Robertson

• Special Commendation: Livi Warren, The Williams School -- Ms. Caroline Matthews

Junior Poetry Winners:

• 1st Place: 1st Place: Sanavi Chitikeshi, Old Donation School-- Ms. Lisa Kilczewski

• Meylin Zuniga, Crestwood Middle School -- Ms. Laura Murphy

• 3rd Place: Evana Santosh, Old Donation School -- Ms. Lisa Kilczewski