2014 Arthur Ashe Essay Contest National Winners

The 16th Annual Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest was sponsored annually by the USTA/NJTL. It asks USTA/NJTL participants to explain in 300 words or less, draw a picture or create artwork, why Arthur Ashe is a tennis legend. NJTL participants were asked to write, or draw, your response to the question, 

“Arthur Ashe used his time and skills to impact others -how have you used your time and skills learned through tennis and educational programming to impact the lives of those around you?”

Winners received a trip to New York City that included attending Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the U.S. Open, attend a professional sporting event, see a Broadway show and receive a special award at a luncheon held in their honor.

Category                                            NJTL

Boys & Girls 10 and Under
Srinath M., 10, New York               New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL)
Makda D., 10, California                 Youth Tennis Advantage

Boys & Girls 11/12
Torianh B., 11, Connecticut          Norwalk Grassroots Tennis
Marion R., 12, Minnesota               InnerCity Tennis

Boys & Girls 13/14
Daud G., 13, D.C.                               Leadership Council for Healthy Communities
Ana-Lei K., 13, South Carolina      Lowcountry Youth Tennis Association

Boys & Girls 15/16
Roby W., 16, Maryland                    Prince George’s Tennis and Education Foundation
Lea B., 15, Wyoming                        University of Wyoming NJTL

Boys & Girls 17/18
Andreas N., 17, New York               Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program
Jasmine R., 17, Alabama                 New Lyons Park Tennis Association

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