Arthur Ashe Essay Contest
The Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation is a proud partner of the 2009 USTA NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay Contest. This citywide contest is open to all NJTL TEAM participants and is a requirement for all children and organizations participating in the After-School TEAM Program and Summer Program.
MTEF participants are competing against children from over 550 nationwide NJTL chapters.
This year's contest, which ended July 10th, required youngsters to analyze the famous Ashe quote, "From what we get we make a living: what we give, however, makes a life." Tutors assist youngsters by showing the Ashe video, "Citizen of the World," as well as helping them in the research and composition of their essays by learning about Ashe, understanding the quote, and then relating it to their own lives. MTEF utilizes four books on Arthur Ashe as a part of our curriculum: "Arthur Ashe, Athlete and Activist Journey to Freedom", "Young Arthur Ashe - Brave Champion", "Daddy and Me" and "Arthur Ashe: Tennis Great."
The USTA also provides a
Guide to Conducting an Essay Contest to help with the planning and execution of the contest. Arthur Ashe was one of tennis' greatest ambassadors both on and off the court. To learn more about Arthur Ashe,
click here to go to the USTA NJTL webpage.
National Winners
National winners receive a trip to New York City, attend Arthur Ashe Kids' Day, attend a professional sporting event, see a Broadway show, take a boat tour around New York City and receive an award during the NJTL AAEC luncheon.
Midwest Winners
MTEF was fortunate to have two 2008 AAEC winners: Reginald and Raven Lee of the Sherman Park Community. Both Reginald and Raven won in the 10 and under category. The Lee's were recognized at the 2007 Tennis Ball and were presented with a plaque by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
MTEF Winners
Foundation winners will be selected and awarded from the pool of TEAM applicants. Awards and recognition will be given in the fall.
The MTEF Tennis Ball
2010 MTEF TENNIS BALL FUNDRAISER
This year’s event, will be held on Friday, September 24th at Milwaukee County Zoo’s Peck Pavilion.
Quote of the Day
“Did is a word of achievement, Won’t is a word of retreat, Might is a word of bereavement, Can’t is a word of defeat, Ought is a word of duty, Try is a word each hour, Will is a word of beauty, Can is a word of power.”
----Unknown
Get to Know...
KENNETH SYKES
MTEF WELCOMES OUR PUBLIC ALLY
Hi everyone! My name is Kenneth Sykes! I will be working for the Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation as the programming coordinator. One of my responsibilities will be to assist your child and family during the 2009-2010 year, motivating and guiding them to academic and tennis success!
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