News
August 7, 2008
Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Winners
Raleigh Parks and Recreation is proud to announce Michelle Matoke of the Millbrook Orange Team and Robert Wright of the Worthdale team as this year's Arthur Ashe Essay contest winners sponsored by the United States Tennis Association National Junior Tennis League. Michelle and Robert took two of 10 spots in this national essay contest answering the question "How do you exemplify the ideals of Arthur Ashe?"
Arthur Ashe was an exceptional tennis player and humanitarian that dedicated his life to providing less fortunate children the opportunity to play tennis in hopes of abolishing the barriers of race and poverty. The USTA/NJTL was founded in 1969 in part by Arthur Ashe and is a national network of community tennis organizations focused on fostering character education through the sport of tennis. The organization upholds the ideals of Ashe such as instilling the importance of good sportsmanship and academic excellence.
They will be traveling to New York City for an all expense paid trip that will include attendance at the Arthur Ashe Kids' Day, a nationally televised event honoring Ashe's desire to expose tennis to all children, a tour of NYC, and going to the U.S. Open. The essay contest is open to children ages 6 to 18 participating in a USTA/NJTL sponsored program such as the one at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center. For more information on how to become involved in the local USTA/NJTL please contact the Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center at 919-872-4128.
Prepared by:
Allison Jones
Corporate Leisure Services Event Coordinator
Parks and Recreation Department
For More Information Contact:
David Bell
Tennis Program Supervisor
Parks and Recreation Department
MillBrook Exchange Tennis Center, 1905 B Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
919-872-4128
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