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AUSTIN JACKSON AND DONTRELLE WILLIS SET TO PARTICIPATE IN PREGAME CEREMONY - METRO DETROIT STUDENTS & TIGERS BUSINESS PARTNER RECOGNIZED
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers will honor the legacy of Jackie Robinson tonight when they host the Minnesota Twins at 7:05 p.m. to begin a six-game homestand. Beginning at 6:45 p.m., the Tigers will recognize seven students as the 2010 winners of the 14th Annual Detroit Tigers Jackie Robinson Art, Essay and Poetry Contest and will present the Tigers firstever Jackie Robinson Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner award.
In keeping the memory of Robinson alive and celebrating the 63rd Anniversary of him breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball, the Tigers hosted the 14th Annual Detroit Tigers Jackie Robinson Art, Essay and Poetry Contest.
Austin Jackson and Dontrelle Willis will join contest winners and Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars from the University of Michigan as they are honored during an on-field, pregame recognition. The contest was open to middle and high school students from the Detroit metropolitan area. Students entered the contest by submitting an original essay, poem or work of art in honor of Robinson.
Winners include:
• Middle School Art: Xavier Bonner, 12, Duke Ellington Middle School
• Middle School Art: Za-Quan Bolling, 11, Duke Ellington Middle School
• High School Art: Gianny Ndele, 16, Thompson High School
• Middle School Essay: Damian Runkle, 11, West Mills Middle School
• High School Essay: Jennifer Biter, 17, Riverview Community High School
• Middle School Poetry: Chrisdiona Williams, 13, Gesu Catholic School
• High School Poetry: Diamonai Boyer, 17, King High School
