Bay Ridge Community Council hosts 40th annual essay contest
Guest Speaker Gabriel Gale Offers Words of Inspiration to the Award Winner
Twenty-five aspiring young writers were honored for their creative efforts at the Bay Ridge Community Council’s (BRCC) 40th annual essay contest. The deserving award recipients included fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students from schools throughout the borough. The ceremony was held at I.S. 259 William McKinley at 7301 Fort Hamilton Parkway.
Community leader, and incoming president of the BRCC, Ralph Succar hosted the event that brought together an auditorium full of proud families to share in their children’s accomplishments. The essay co-chairs were Linda Rubino and Madeline Sbarra.