Antelope Valley Press

Well thought out

This is my response to the letter that stated “making the mistreatment of Jewish people into a children’s art contest may not be an idea that was totally thought out.”

This idea was, indeed, totally thought out. This is an opportunity to teach high school students of all backgrounds about the Holocaust. It was a horrific time in history, and there are still people who denied that this ever took place. This must be confronted.

The Holocaust Art Remembrance program involves getting students involved through art, literature, music, and sculpture. This program is designed to broaden students’ horizens, and to learn how to confront and change hatred. This is especially important to Sue Strom, a retired high school teacher, whose parents were survivors of Auschwitz. She brought this program back the Antelope Valley eight years ago.

The students are often amazed at the depravity of the Holocaust, and through this program, are able to learn ways to never let this happen again. May everyone learn to combat hate on all fronts.

Ivy Berr Lancaster

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