2023-2024 Reflections Winners!
We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Reflections program, a celebration of artistic talent and creative expression that continues to inspire us all. The dedication and creativity displayed by our students have once again left us in awe, and we couldn’t be more proud of their incredible achievements.
This year, the theme for Reflections was “I am hopeful because…” and our talented students took this theme to heart, pouring their hearts and souls into their artistic creations. The submissions spanned a wide range of art forms, including visual arts, literature, and photography. The judges had a difficult task ahead of them, as the quality of the entries was truly exceptional.
Without further ado, here are the winners of the 2023 Reflections competition at Vista Verde K-8 School:
2023-2024 Reflections Winners
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Literature
Primary:
1. Award of excellence: Emilene Li-Moradian, Grade 1, Age 6, Skeeber, How I Feel Sometimes
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CCZ75cYfNjrv-2VqGUhkLLHmWeO1kM3_
2.Award of Merit:Karina Chen,Grade 2,Age 7, Hinkey
I Love Clay
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1H_VxReU1bq_iHk1FoXmPbFWH8BwyCXXQ
3. Honorable Mention: Sherlock Luan, Grade 2,Age 7, Classroom 7
I am hopeful because I never give up
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1f4UtUMGdaCGZT01PI1f3F-ZtDW8_8WGa
Intermediate:
1.Award of excellence: Junxi Liu (Jay), Grade 3, Age 8, Mrs.Widen
Disney Dream
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HVqbC6xlSzU-OC9cgAiKENyc0gN–OCx
2. .Award of Merit:Alicia Wu, Grade 5, Age 11, Gornbein
I am hopeful for
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rucrNuhjzv5ZVl8hBL4bGy0cu2OVgPP9
3. Honorable Mention: Sining(Alice) Wang, Grade 5, Age 11, Ms. Huffman
I am hopeful
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Y6sxBitgm-gvsneI76mM4WbvHABYCQIF
Middle school:
1.Award of excellence:Juxi Liu (Bella), Grade 6, Age 11, Mr.Widen
Joshua Hope
https://drive.google.com/open?id=14bClCWCUC7oyiVEdQcBW6lw9cD1SfTZw
2..Award of Merit:Eliza Nelson, Grade 8, Age 13, Chaney
Wonders Advanced
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tMPcWFgFvOipzKWg9NKTtQf2MJX8oQIr
3. Honorable Mention: Luc Chen, Grade 6, Age 11,Causey
My Sister Karina
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1deoU5zW6UK9mi5AQFiD4ssEG85ley2d1
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Photo:
Primary:
1.Award of excellence:Mila(Muning) Wang, Grade 2, Age 7, Mrs. Awbrey Smith
The calm and harmony of nature
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vPnxyLdY9uIFx14z_2rW9xBU2wmaHjmp
2..Award of Merit:Nikan Shahrokhi, Grade 2, Age 7, Mrs. Sandberg
(Air Canada) FLY
https://drive.google.com/open?id=10u-odFDS28SYhvIvrUi5i7GSRTtD8Xms
3. Honorable Mention: Hannah Yang, Grade 2, Age 7, Mrs. Sandberg
Unconditional love
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ebptcaeSSB7heP7NE70G-WK_N21jH7L
Intermediate:
1.Award of excellence:Ayden Wu, Grade 3, Age 9,MRS. Willams
My living space
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kN7FL75jjAQ5A01hzrBGdnMigg5pXv9D
2..Award of Merit:Sining(Alice) Wang, Grade 5, Age 11,Ms. Huffman
Freedom in the flow
https://drive.google.com/open?id=17sDEB2IcRG0RI6V-5jASZ0iktsFeOyrb
3. Honorable Mention: Ava Ross, Grade 5, Age 10,Ms. Gornbein
The Little Things
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1A7nYHrFUFalkxsDy-x1KHd-55sVaykwm
Middle school:
1.Award of excellence:Luc Chen, Grade 6, Age 11,Causey
My Sister Karina
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ovT5L-H82voNTnj1ObC_LFFzVlOGn2jS
2..Award of Merit:Darryl Darryl, Grade 6, Age 11,
Sunset
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mSAdlMqqkgCvfMv6-_mYQ3XfzDM-Dd6O
3. Honorable Mention: Juxi Liu (Bella), Grade 6, Age 11, Mr.Widen
Possibility
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OrZ0s-vh4hoiDnMv6EWnB34grh0r1H_t
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Visual Art
Primary:
1.Award of excellence:Karina Chen,Grade 2,Age 7, Hinkey
Little Engineers
https://drive.google.com/open?id=19VVaAenSIj-0aF6fkN0qAPVNNLBs9n4_
2..Award of Merit:Amelia “Mia” Lee, Grade 1, Age 6, Ms. Skeber
The Cure for Love is Us
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Oz3DPNt71aETiCWyQkFQG15hVoJZzUtQ
3. Honorable Mention: Nikan Shahrokhi, Grade 2,Age 7, Mrs. Sandberg
The city
https://drive.google.com/open?id=19-djC9Y8KFawpwEZJiUxF0wYF6HbPTL2
Intermediate:
1.Award of excellence:Evelyn He, Grade 5, Age 10,
I’m hopeful because I’m not alone
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TFePqwuU-qpWHhFrjBw2GiT66ooky4BU
2..Award of Merit:Jialu Zhou, Grade 5, Age 10,
I am hopeful because I can learn to help animals
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZHo6QXKjjHHf1gRtKQnnhk1SdDtGkOrK
3. Honorable Mention: Junxi Liu (Jay), Grade 3, Age 8, Mrs.Widen
The beauty of life
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JXUJYvfaxdbIcc7OFPmeGPXb-aSq6GJH
Middle school:
1.Award of excellence:Ella Jalili, Grade 7, Age 12,Mrs. Mark
Painting Hope
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1A-d9CBb42rl9DKrC6U2Eivi0zwidaaXF
2..Award of Merit:Bella Yang, Grade 6, Age 11, Mr. Causey
Peace in the World
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gMG0JL_qmoB2wfAe0wAotQOMIkzeM5hM
3. Honorable Mention: Alyssa Parsi, Grade 6, Age 12, Ms. Foreman
The moral of hope
https://drive.google.com/open?id=14HYLvCxw6ecmLOx3FoUXF0U0FrrmTqqX
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants for their incredible contributions to this year’s Reflections program. Your hard work, passion, and dedication shine through in every piece of art you created. The Award of Excellence winners will move forward to represent Vista Verde at the district level.
We would also like to express our gratitude to the judges, teachers, parents, and volunteers who helped make this event possible. Your support and guidance have been instrumental in nurturing the artistic talents of our students.
To showcase the remarkable talent of our students, the Award Ceremony will be on Tuesday, Jan. 23rd to recognize all the students who have submitted an entry. Details closer to the event will be sent out by Fawn Agner. We will also be displaying their outstanding works of art throughout the school for everyone to admire.
Once again, congratulations to all our Reflections winners. Your art has enriched our school community and serves as a testament to the power of creativity and imagination. We can’t wait to see what incredible art you will produce in the future.
