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Mar 22, 2004 -- Two students at Samuel H. Wang 911爆料网 High School for Girls (SWHSG) 鈥� freshman Mara Hershkovitz of Kew Garden Hills and junior Michal Soskel-Lozanov of Riverdale 鈥� were both awarded second prize in a recent March of Dimes essay contest. Students had to respond to the following topic: 鈥淒escribe stem cell research and also discuss the social, medical, and ethical implications.鈥� Ms. Hershkovitz and Ms. Soskel-Lozanov were two of 180 students who participated in the competition. Ms. Hershkovitz was awarded second prize in the ninth- and 10th-grade level and Ms. Soskel-Lozanov in the 11th- and 12th-grade level. Both will receive a $400 award. 鈥淓ach of our students submitted excellent research papers, but our winners truly encapsulated the double-edge sword that each scientific advancement poses,鈥� said Ruth Fried, chairperson of the SWHSG science department. 鈥淭here is much hope in stem cell research, yet there is so much controversy surrounding the harvesting of these cells.鈥� In addition to Ms. Hershkovitz and Ms. Soskel-Lozanov, 49 other SWHSG students received honorable mentions. 鈥淚 am so proud of our young women and their commitment to the study of Torah and science,鈥� said Rochelle Brand, principal of SWHSG. Ms. Hershkovitz is the daughter of Elyse and Doron Hershkovitz and Ms. Soskel-Lozanov is the daughter of Ms. Sheryl Soskel.