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Student Honored by Glen Cove Holocaust Center

Plainview JFK's Schulman named "Upstander" of the Month by Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center.

A Plainview JFK student has been honored by Glen Cove's Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, officials announced.

Max Schulman, who is about to enter Plainview JFK in September, was named "Upstander of the Month" for August." The prestigious award is given to an outstanding resident who exemplifies tolerance.

“Max intervenes whenever needed and also prevents others from demeaning his peers," said Meryl Menashe, one of the young man's teachers. "Unafraid of consequences to himself, he is the defender of the underdog, a role model to his peers, by action and attitude.”

Max is a member of the Hawkeye program, a peer support group at school where problems such as bullying can be discussed. He also belongs to the student advisory board.

When asked about his role as an Upstander, Max said, “I think that it was obvious from an early age that I would be an Upstander . . . I cannot see an incident of bullying or violence in which there is no physical danger for me without doing something.”

In his spare time, Max volunteers  at a horse riding school for disabled children, serving to assists kids who need help riding. 

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Center officials said Max "does not shy away from his peers’ disabilities but embraces them, showing maturity and compassion. Max’s kindness also extends to school where he steps in and stands up for his peers.  A sense of unity among the student body is important to Max and he strives to make sure everyone feels valued.

Each month the Center accepts nominations from teachers, civic leaders, family and friends of a Long Island youth that has implemented the HMTC’s mission by advocating respect for all people. 

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The student’s action as an Upstander could be one of intervention or prevention. 

To nominate a student for “Upstander of the Month” or learn more, email Jennifer Carpenter Low at jenniferlow@holocaust-nassau.org or call 516-571-8040 ext. 107.

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County is the pre-eminent Holocaust resource on Long Island, with a contemporary museum and is one of the largest and most comprehensive education program providers in the region. Additional information is available online at www.holocaust-nassau.org.



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