The USTA Eastern section honored the five Eastern winners of the USTA Arthur Ashe Essay Contest. These section winners are members of NYJTL's Advanced Training Program. With this award, it reflects their hard work and dedication both on and off the tennis court. These five Eastern juniors competed against 16 other USTA sections in the national competition, which engages the entire network of National Junior Tennis and Learning centers and recognizes the legacy of Arthur Ashe and his impact on the world.
2012 JUNIOR AWARDS
USTA EASTERN ARTHUR ASHE ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS:
Girls 10 and Under: Shelly Yaloz (Little Neck, NY)
Boys 10 and Under: Christopher Beharry (South Richmond Hill, NY)
Girls 11-12: Jennifer Yu (Forest Hills, NY)
Boys 11-12: Noah Castillo (Brooklyn, NY)
Girls 13-14: Isis Gill-Reid (Brooklyn, NY)
Boys 13-14: Stephen Mai (Little Neck, NY)
Boys 15-16: Justin Selig (New York, NY)
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