Topes’ create student project
Entrants will receive free tickets
As part of their 2023 “Jackie Robinson Celebration,” the Albuquerque Isotopes today have an initiative for students to create a reflective piece about the baseball and civil rights icon.
Students grades K-12 who complete and turn in the assignment as an essay, poem or artwork by April 14 will receive four free reserved level tickets to the Jackie Robinson Celebration game on Tuesday, April 18 home against Oklahoma City.
Students can submit a project on the following subjects:
■ Why was Jackie Robinson’s impact so important on America?
■ What inspiration can you draw from Jackie Robinson to break barriers we continue to face today?
■ Do you have a goal/ desire to become the “first” to accomplish something in your life? If so, what is it and why?
“The impact of Jackie Robinson is vital and it’s crucial for the entire sport of baseball to be a catalyst to keep his legacy at the forefront,” Isotopes Vice President and General Manager John Traub said. “We hope students use this opportunity to learn about Jackie’s impact on our country, both on and off the field, and they are inspired to make a meaningful impact on society themselves.”
Students should bring their completed assignments to the Isotopes Park administrative offices between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday to claim their tickets. All projects must be submitted by April 14.
This project is a partnership involving 99.9 The Beat, the City of Albuquerque, the African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Burque Against Racism and Rude Boy Cookies.