Golden Hill Elementary winners of the 2019 Florida Fire Department Essay “What does it take to be a firefighter?” Contest were revealed and recognized on Tues., Nov. 26. The distinguished writers are Brooke Ehlers, Michael Ferko, Matthew Finnerty, Dominic Reyes, Lauren Scheurmann, and Kevin Puglisi.
“I want to thank you and tell you how proud I am of you,” said firefighter Thomas Andryshak, who presented the fourth and fifth-grade awardees with commemorative certificates.
The six honorees were also presented with fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and $50-gift certificates for their holiday shopping.
Golden Hill Elementary students (from left) Brooke Ehlers, Lauren Scheuermann, Michael Ferko, Dominic Reyes, Kevin Puglisi & Matthew Finnerty celebrate their writing achievements with school Principal Deborah Lisack & Florida firefighter Thomas Andrysak Jr. Photo provided
