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Maplecrest Ford Lincoln of Union NJ Launches “Student Cyber Café” to promote youth writing skills

Maplecrest Ford Lincoln of Union New Jersey launches “Student Cyber Café” which provides students a creative outlet and the opportunity to win prizes and gain recognition for their skills.

Entitled “Student Cyber Café’, the series of events will allow for contestants to submit writing projects such as essays, short stories, and poems on a wide range of topics such as “Mother Nature” and “Alternative Energy Sources”. 

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When asked about the beginnings of Student Cyber Café, Maribeth Woodford, Director of Business Development at Maplecrest Ford Lincoln states, “The majority of us these days are in the Social Media World; from “posting” to Tweeting”, to showing the world on YouTube.  Creative thinking is expressed through text messaging symbols, clicking the “like” button and writing nothing longer than a 140-character tweet.” 

She continues, “When you speak to kids from 8-16; they are far more educated and creative than I was in the 70’s and 80’s. Their ideas and thought process is astonishing and should be expressed in a place where hundreds or even thousands of people can read them. We just wanted to provide an outlet for their creativity.” 

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Stephen Giordano, Owner of Maplecrest Ford Lincoln of Union New Jersey, has always had a passion for the creative arts. He states “Like other art forms, writing is its own reward. The act of writing, like the act of painting, playing the piano or sculpting, brings joy and a sense of achievement for the participant, and then doubles its reward by producing something that others can appreciate-the poem, story, article or other work.” 

Stephen continues, “Children all have important values, and ideas. They are passionate about many things. Sometimes they feel their ideas can change the world and want to let others know how they can make a difference. The Maplecrest Student Cyber Café allows them to enjoy the benefits of expressing themselves through the art of writing with the added opportunity to win great prizes.”

While it has just officially launched, Maplecrest Ford Lincoln plans on continuing Student Cyber Café through the 2011 / 2012 school year with hopes to have local NJ schools support the project in the future.

More information about Student Cyber Café as well as how to enter and complete contest rules can be found online at http://www.maplecrestcars.com/Student-Cyber-Cafe

 

About Maplecrest Ford Lincoln In Union New Jersey

Located at 2800 Springfield Avenue in Union New Jersey, Maplecrest Ford Lincoln in Union New Jersey has been servicing their community since 1963. Selling Ford and Lincoln cars, trucks, suvs, and vans as well as parts and service to the community while delivering an outstanding experience at all levels. Call (800) 954-0288.

 

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