# data[].attributes.body
My Voice
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Alek Labalo
Point Vicente, Grade 1

Artist Statement
Alek is a first grade student in a special day class. He is non verbal and uses an AAC device (augmentative and alternative communication) throughout the day. His AAC is an iPad that he carries himself and uses independently and with assistance throughout the day.

Link for Transcription from Artist
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j08X5stogmhm-cSaQ2x1fppTqbAHhBZq/view?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.body
The voice that saved the day
Abigail Wong
Montemalaga, Grade 4

Artist Statement

This is a story about one little girl saved the day with her inner power.

# data[].attributes.body
¡Hazte Escuchar!
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Dagny Tang
Montemalaga, Grade 4

Artist Statement

¡Hazte Escuchar! or “Make Yourself Heard!” in Spanish. From the 1940’s to present, Latinos & Latinas showed their collective voices through the Chicano Movement in their ongoing fight for civil rights. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2022, Dagny Tang created an illustration in the style of Chicano murals, showcasing Hispanic heritage, culture & history. In the center, civil rights leader Cesar Chavez stands before the UFW flag, his voice leading exploited farm workers in protest and championing the rights of migrant agricultural laborers. Surrounding symbols include Aztec/Mayan jaguar sun, white dove alebrije, low-rider car, folklorico dancers and traditional Mexican instruments/music.

Size: 10.5" x 16.5"   Media: Pen & markers on paper with digital enhancements

# data[].attributes.body
The True Colors of a Horse
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Brianna Yu
Montemalaga, Kindergarten

Artist Statement

I love horses as an animal, although they are a little dull-colored to my liking. Therefore, in my picture, I let my horse shine! Black for its power. Blue for its independence. Peach for its freedom. Green for its courage. Yellow for its positivity. Brown for its confidence. Purple for its loyalty. Red for its enthusiasm. White for its endurance. Grey for its nobleness. Those are the true colors of a horse!

Watercolor on canvas board

# data[].attributes.body
Quiet Reflection
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Emily Craig
Montemalaga, Grade 5

Artist Statement

This photo shows the strength, dedication, and skill of a gymnast. It shows that you don't have to talk to show your voice; sometimes showing your voice can be quiet. It can be dancing, photography, music, or even gymnastics on an empty beach.

Digital Photography Natural Light

# data[].attributes.body
As Hard As You Can
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Alice Wong
Montemalaga, Kindergarten

Artist Statement

This is a photo of my sister Abby. One of the hundreds of swings she hit everyday. When she tries to hit as hard as she can, she groans, that is her voice! I love watching her play!

3024*4032, digital photo

# data[].attributes.body
Journey into the Vocal Cords
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
David Spierer
Montemalaga, Grade 3

Artist Statement

Sometimes it's really hard to express yourself. "Journey into the Vocal Cords" is a story about a guy named David who needs help showing his voice, so he imagines himself going inside and fixing his vocal cords. The film is live action and stop motion, and I looked at pictures of the vocal cords to make a clay model.

Digital - 1 minute, 27 seconds

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Journey Into the Vocal Cords - Cynthia Spierer.mp4

# data[].attributes.body
Expressing My Inner Voice
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Viraaj Totla
Montemalaga, Grade 3

Artist Statement

This performance is a representation of how dance can be used to express how you are feeling, or “voice your emotions” in different ways. The first song that repeats throughout the performance is a song talking about devotion and gratitude through spirituality. The second song is an upbeat number about letting go of what is bothering you and letting happiness overtake you, showing how voicing positively can help overcome negatives. The third song shows how people can use their voices to influence others and show importance. The final song is a patriotic number about representing and supporting others. So, dance can be used to express many different forms of showing your voice.

MUSIC CREDITS- First song (repeating) - “Deva Deva” from Brahmastra, second song- “Dance Ka Bhoot” from Brahmastra, third song- “Baachna Ae Haseeno Title Song” from Bachna Ae Haseeno, fourth song- “Sholay” from RRR

# data[].attributes.body
Let Loose
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Jourdan Headley
Pen HS, Grade 9

Artist Statement

In my art, I strive to make my audience feel the piece and become a part of the art rather than just observing it. My piece, "Let Loose" displays a self-portrait of me listening to music. My objective was to show how music unleashes my voice literally and figuratively. While music makes me sing along to the beat and sway to the rhythm, I also find myself in the lyrics. Music helps me cope, it touches my soul, but it helps also me find myself and show my voice.

11 x 14 inches Acrylic and Gouache on canvas

# data[].attributes.body
Show Your Voice
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Juliet Leo
Mira Catalina, Grade 4

Artist Statement

No matter what your age, size, race or looks, you shouldn’t be afraid to voice your opinion.  These boys tried to cover her mouth but she still found a way to speak her truth.  There are so many ways to express yourself like through: writing, singing, dancing, fashion, photography and so much more.  How do you prefer to show your voice?

Acrylic paint with gem stickers
11”x 15”

# data[].attributes.body
Happiest Things
Sienna Kim
Dapplegray, Grade 3

Artist Statement

When I heard the theme of "Show Your Voice," I thought I would draw the things that make me happy. I am happiest when I draw pictures and those emotions lead to my imagination and that becomes my story.

I drew the sun twice because I like warm sunlight, and I drew fluffy teddy bears, flowers and plants, cheerleading, books, hearts, paint, pencils, brushes, and notes.

In my painting, I wanted others to be happy, so I drew a boy riding a bicycle listening to my song and enjoying it.

I hope everyone will be happy to see my paintings.

Watercolor and colored pencil on paper. 12 x 18 Inches

# data[].attributes.body
Snowboard Like a Girl
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Maddy DiLeva
Mira Catalina, Grade 2

Artist Statement

I started snowboarding when I was 5 years old. I love it because I like the mountains and can go really fast and it is fun. I like to go to Mammoth with my family every winter. I designed my own snowboard to show the sunny place I live in LA, and things I love like bright colors and pineapples. I want to take the sunny vibes of LA with me to the snow. My brand is “Snowboard Like a Girl” because there are awesome girls who snowboard that I look up to like Chloe Kim and Maddie Mastro. I used mixed materials to design my board. My brand logo is a snowboarding pineapple with goggles. She is unique, tropical and fun, and she can really shred! The bright colors of my board and design would really stand out on the snow. When people see it, I hope they want to Snowboard like a Girl board, too! 🍍 🏂 👧🏻 🌴

36” inch poster board shaped like a snowboard

# data[].attributes.body
Speak Up
Kinley Woo
Dapplegray, Kindergarten

Artist Statement

People have different emotions.  Sometimes they are happy and sometimes they are sad.  I want to show my voice and tell everyone to save trees, recycle, don't litter, save the animals, love one another, take care of nature, show love and kindness, hope and be equal, and let there be peace on earth.

10x8 Watercolor, color pencils, and marker on paper and canvas.

# data[].attributes.body
Helen Keller’s Voice
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Daniel Cruz
Mira Catalina, Grade 4

Artist Statement

Helen Keller showed her voice through her hands.  She had to invent her own voice.  She could speak by touch and was not silent.

# data[].attributes.body
Find your way
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Sihi Veera
Dapplegray, Grade 3

Artist Statement

This "Ivy Plant" voices obstacles are mere challenges that you can pass.
"Find Your Way"

3024x 4032 Pixels Resolution 72

# data[].attributes.body
Animals Should Have A Voice In This World
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Lilah Kordich
Mira Catalina, Grade 2

Artist Statement

Animals should have a voice in this world because people sometimes don't treat them well. That makes me feel sad, disappointed and mad. People should take care of them and not hurt them because they don't speak our language. If they did, they would say treat me kindly and feed me good food and don't litter.

# data[].attributes.body
Rocks and Waves
Elliot Gancayco
Dapplegray, Grade 2

Artist Statement

I climbed the rocks to take this picture of the ocean to show my voice. My voice is sometimes small, like the people in the picture. My voice is sometimes soft, like the clouds. But my voice can also be loud like the waves and strong like the rocks.

Print 10x8 inches; digital photograph

# data[].attributes.body
Show Your Voice
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Maggie Pih
Mira Catalina, Grade 4

Artist Statement

This is a song I wrote about showing your voice. It relates to the theme because I want everyone to say what they to say. Don’t be shy. The world is going to try to quiet you down but that can’t stop you from speaking up and trying to make the world a better place.

# data[].attributes.body
Waves of the Sea
Sienna Kim
Dapplegray, Grade 3

Artist Statement

A few weeks ago, I played in Santa Monica Beach and looked at the sunset sea and it was very beautiful. I made this song because I wanted to express how the waves were moving back and forth with the cello. It becomes a crescendo, then a decrescendo, and finally it gets smaller and smaller. I tried to express the feeling of the waves being calm.

# data[].attributes.body
Stronger Together
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Elliot Gancayco
Dapplegray, Grade 2

Artist Statement

This song demonstrates how people who cannot speak loudly can still show their voices. Sometimes people who are scared need help from people who are brave. The song starts softly showing someone who is afraid. Transposing the melody shows a different voice has heard the message and is repeating it. The second time, the message is louder and clearer showing how a message can be stronger when people put their voices together.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Stronger Together - Gancayco Reflections 2022 (audio) - milca day.mp3

# data[].attributes.body
What is Your Voice?
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Makenzie Bullard
Mira Catalina, Grade 4

Artist Statement

My work is a poem about animals that show their voice in the things that they do every day and how I show my voice to the world by being myself.  My poem fits the theme "Show Your Voice"  because it shows how every person and every animal can show their voice in everything that they do.

# data[].attributes.body
Birds of Luck
Peyton Day
Dapplegray, Grade 3

Artist Statement

Sometimes we are not heard or seen by others so we have to be strong and use our voices to speak up.

# data[].attributes.body
Good Deed Jerry
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Brayden Bullard
Mira Catalina, Grade 2

Artist Statement

Good Deed Jerry is a short story about a boy who shows his voice through his actions of doing good deeds because he doesn't like to talk.  He is able to make a friend just by showing he is a good person who helps others.

# data[].attributes.body
Fly Me To The Moon
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Zoe Nguyen
Mira Catalina, Grade 4

Artist Statement

I did this to express my feelings about playing piano. Piano is a wonderful instrument that can show many things. It can create unique sounds, low to high pitched melodies, and other fascinating noises. It’s an amazing, beautiful thing. For the background sound, I recorded myself playing “Fly Me To The Moon,” by Bart Howard, on the piano. I enjoy this song. I know the lyrics, but only included the melody. Singing is something I am uncomfortable doing in front of other people. I have many ways to show my voice. For me, the best way is piano.

Length: 2:13, multimedia video piece

# data[].attributes.body
Unity
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Kaylee Woo
Dapplegray, Grade 3

Artist Statement

Dance is so powerful because it tells a story and show a form of art from just using the body.  I choreographed this dance to the song "Unity".  I wanted to show my voice through this choreography, to say that because this world is so divided, I want it to be a better place and be more united.

1280x720 Video.  (Song/Artist - Unity/Sapphire)

# data[].attributes.body
SCHOOL SPIRIT
Jae Carranza and Ellie Terrell
Mira Catalina, Grade 2

Artist Statement

Jae and Ellie have been friends since preschool. They have played sports, traveled, and shared love for dance and music. Together, they are showing their voice through their school spirit.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Jae and Ellie Show Your Voice - Karen Russo.mp4

# data[].attributes.body
Less Talking is More Talking
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Kinley Woo
Dapplegray, Kindergarten

Artist Statement

I want to show people that I'm not going to be silent.  People are happy and sad so they need to show their emotions to the world.

150mb video (Song/Artist - Speechless/Naomi Scott)

# data[].attributes.body
Voices of Color
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Keira Wong
Pen HS, Grade 11

Artist Statement

Each and every one of us is unique in our own ways. Our personal contributions to the world vary depending on who we are or aspire to be. My entry relates to the theme of showing one’s voice because all of us add a special color to the planet’s palette and leave colorful marks for the future when we express our hopes and dreams.

# data[].attributes.body
The Edge
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Lucas Trivedi
Pen HS, Grade 10

Artist Statement

This work of literature truly shows my voice. The words engage in deep description and zoom in on a moment deeply. My writing represents how things may be painful sometimes but they will work out in the end. Whatever problems you are going through and whatever haunts you from the depths below will eventually drift away. The title "The Edge" is a double meaning because the bike is gliding on the edge of the cliff and I was on the edge of dying.

# data[].attributes.body
Perpetual
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Aubrianne Tonomura
Pen HS

Artist Statement

I wrote this piece in my favorite key, F sharp minor, and it’s a mix of different things I spent playing during the pandemic to pass the time. I incorporated lots of Impressionist themes into this piece, because I feel that Impressionistic style is very fluid, free, and open to many different interpretations depending on the person listening. It reflects how I felt during the pandemic—no sense of direction, wondering where I could go. This is an expression of my creative side, and what helped me get through the pandemic whenever I felt a clear path wasn’t visible yet.

# data[].attributes.body
Light in Motion
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Robert Holm
Pen HS

Artist Statement

As an artist, your work expresses your voice. Light in Motion expresses my creative style and, by extension, my voice more so than my other works.

# data[].attributes.body
Positive Words
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Madysen Fleck
Pen HS, Grade 9

Artist Statement

My artwork relates to "Show Your Voice" by showing how one girl thinks negative thoughts and her best friend is confused by that.  On the other side of my artwork, her best friend is expressing to her to think and act positive not negative.  This shows how people can help other people to try to be more positive.

8x10 paper, colored pencils, markers, ribbons

# data[].attributes.body
1 Entry

# data[].attributes.body
The Sound of my Voice is a Miracle
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Owen Carmody
Soleado, Grade 1

Artist Statement

My family loves me and they love the sound of my voice. This is a selfie I took and in the photo there is a QR code with a link to a movie of my voice in various places and situations. I was a late bloomer, late talker, and I have medical issues including a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD). I am in a gen ed 1st grade classroom at Soleado Elementary and I am doing well. My family says I am a miracle child. I have a lot to say.

Digital photo (taken by Owen) with a QR code for a YouTube movie called, "The Sound of My Voice is a Miracle" https://youtu.be/Ux6eGHC8kuQ

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Owen's Reflections entry - Laura Monge.jpg

# data[].attributes.body
1 Entry

# data[].attributes.body
A You’re An Apple
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Troy Yanase
Point Vicente, Kindergarten

Artist Statement

I love ABCs

Music/YouTube credit: The Yoga Alphabet: by Bari Koral

# data[].attributes.body
When the river flows
Leon Parsa
Vista Grande, Grade 3

Artist Statement

My song is about rainbows and rivers. I can show you my voice with this song.

# data[].attributes.body
Shallow
Ema Matsui
Rancho Vista, Grade 3

Artist Statement

Shallow is my favorite song, I sing it every day. I’ve never taken singing lessons, but I’d love to take lessons one day!

# data[].attributes.body
Everybody
Juniper Robinson
Cornerstone, Kindergarten

Artist Statement

It's okay to be different and use your voice

# data[].attributes.body
Cruel Tyranny
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Vanya Agrawal
PVHS, Grade 11

Artist Statement

What began as songwriting transformed into poetry, a method of expressing myself and my beliefs to the world. I wrote these lyrics in response to the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights, when voicing my anger through words failed. I turned to music and writing as my voice in this world to make an impact, to touch people’s hearts and create a sense of acceptance and solidarity. With this poem, I hope to share my emotions and ideals, my voice, with others.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Cruel Tyranny Lyrics - Vanya Agrawal.pdf

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Congratulations to all of our student artists! We had over 600 entries across our entire school district. This online gallery has top entries from artists whose art excelled in creativity, technique and (1)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes and DANCE. Op

# data[].attributes.body
See No Evil
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Darren Shiao
PVHS, Grade 12

Artist Statement

As a child, I've always been taught to speak out against unjust acts, "see something, say something." The older I get, the less I see people practicing what they preach, and the less I do to help. One of the many regrets I have is not speaking out for the people who needed my help. Just like the age old Japanese maxim of the Three Wise Monkeys: see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil, and I let the evil stay hidden. This piece is dedicated to all those who cannot show their voices, and is a pledge by me to become a better person.

14x17 inches, charcoal

# data[].attributes.body
Share your voice in your own way.
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Alexis Jang
Miraleste, Grade 6

Artist Statement

This piece represents “Show your voice.” The girl in the middle is showing her voice, but not as typically as you would think. “Showing your voice” can come in many ways. Some ways you can show your voice is writing. Some other ways are protesting, standing up, photography, through body language, and music. She is showing her voice by body language. She is speaking up without violence. In this piece, the people react to her actions differently. Some people are confused, disagree, or agree with her. There are even people joining her. The main thing is, she is speaking her voice. No matter if people disagree with her.

Digital

# data[].attributes.body
Fake Colors
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Nathan Li
Ridgecrest, Grade 7

Artist Statement

In my piece "Face Colors", an unseen artist is depicted painting the mountains and landscaping Infront of him. But instead of lush green shrubs and trees, it's a barren wasteland. I am speaking out against deforestation and how our actions are effecting our environment.

9/12 Chalk pastel, Watercolour

# data[].attributes.body
The Power of Surrounding Yourself with Positive voice
Krish Ugalat
Vista Grande, Grade 4

Artist Statement

Make a conscious effort to surround yourself with positive voice. This will encourage you to go after your dreams and applaud your victories. This art shows my voice.

Used sparkle color pens on watercolor paper, and selected the words from magazine cutouts.

# data[].attributes.body
The Shadow of Rain
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Leila Fleury
Soleado, Grade 5

Artist Statement

I stutter, and it’s a challenge. As I’m maturing, I’m learning to overcome this. Art is how I am able to express myself because stuttering muffles your voice. In this piece, the bag represents the feeling of not being able to breathe when you get stuck on a word. The umbrella represents how I would like to shield myself from little bits of words I can get out instead of speaking the whole word. The multiple shadows of my figure represent the repetition in my speech and how every time I try to speak, it sounds like an echo.

Digital

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Leila Fleury Reflections The Echo of Rain - Erika Fleury.JPEG

# data[].attributes.body
Friendship has no boundaries
Sophia Shin
Rancho Vista, Grade 5

Artist Statement

I was thinking about the past and remembered how people perceived to be of lower stature were treated more unfairly than those who weren't. So I decided to draw a picture that shows friendship has no boundaries.

Size: 11x17, Materials: Acrylic paint, Watercolor paint, Sharpie

# data[].attributes.body
Voices in my Head (On the field)
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Julian Imposimato
Point Vicente, Grade 5

Artist Statement

This collage shows all the voices that I hear as a competitive young athlete (baseball player). These thoughts make up both the struggles and accomplishments that I go through each week on the field. I wanted to share my voice with the world.

Collage on paper

# data[].attributes.body
A voice like a rainbow
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Elle Chen
Cornerstone, Grade 5

Artist Statement

Voices can be like rainbows, sometimes chaotic, sometimes beautiful, but always full of color and meaning. My voice is unique because it shines in many different colors. Voices are like rainbows because they can impact and inspire others through kind words and encouragement. My voice is strong like bold strokes of color. My voice is my own rainbow pattern.

acrylic paint on canvas 16x20"

# data[].attributes.body
Lincoln's IMAX ocean floor
Lincoln Kwok
Lunada Bay, Grade 4

Artist Statement

My voice says that we should start to clean up our oceans and emit less greenhouse gases.

18 x 13 x 12 inches. acrylic paint on paper, cardboard, modeling clay, thread, mixed media

Links to additional photos:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hZ3DGjZjpKabAN_HOZM2ka3MCCij7ILK/view?usp=share_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16qEs95jUu3wzSRnENmQ88wdbmwTHco9E/view?usp=share_link

# data[].attributes.body
My crazy dog Mochi
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Kaya Tominaga
Silver Spur, Grade 3

Artist Statement

My dog Mochi is very cute but she is also very crazy and energetic even though she is 10 years old. So I made her background all different designs and colors to show her craziness.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
IMG_8516 - Kevin & Yuho Sabrina Tominaga.jpg

# data[].attributes.body
Freedom: Proud to be Asian American- See Me Hear Me!
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Charlotte Lam
Vista Grande, Grade 2

Artist Statement

I drew three pictures with pastel. One picture is to show Freedom with liberty bell.  The other two are Chinese things that I am proud of.  Sometimes people are not nice to Asian Americans during COVID.  I think people should be nice to each other and be proud of who they are.

3 pastel drawings on paper- it's kind of big when you combine them together.

# data[].attributes.body
Embrace your uniqueness
Hannah Von Boode
Soleado, Grade 1

Artist Statement

We live in a world of amazing diversity. Even at times when you are shy about your looks, your thoughts, and even your dreams, I want everyone to know that the beauty of the world lies in the uniqueness of each and every person. I want to celebrate and learn more about what we have in common and where we are different. Never forget that we love you as you are, and that your uniqueness is what makes this world beautiful.

Material: Watercolor paint, markers, sharpie; Size: 11x16

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Hannah von Boode - Soleado 1st_2022 - Norbert von Boode.JPG

# data[].attributes.body
Sound Waves
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Mia Kochakji
Rancho Vista, Grade 2

Artist Statement

This art piece shows sound waves coming from a person and they look like the Wi-Fi symbol. The sound waves stand for showing your voice around the world in a positive way. Our words give us power. Many people use their words online, so it is important to remember that our words can be powerful in a nice way or they can be powerful in a bad way. We need to choose our words wisely. If you say something mean online it can be permanent and you may regret it. So this painting is a reminder to choose your words carefully and wisely to leave a smile in the world.

tempera paint on canvas

# data[].attributes.body
Ava’s Cookie Self Portrait- cartwheel on a balance beam
Ava O’Nan
Point Vicente, Grade 1

Artist Statement

When I think of my voice I think of how I like to tell people who I am and what I like to do. I love baking and I love gymnastics. I wanted to show people who I am in my art by baking and decorating a cookie ‘me’ doing gymnastics. I found a recipe for the cookies in my master chef junior cookbook and my icing recipe was from my mermaid baking cookbook. My mom helped me cut out the cookie shapes and bake the cookies. I mixed and rolled the dough, and mixed and colored the icing. I decorated the cookies after I watched YouTube videos on how to decorate with royal icing.

Links to additional photos:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rY_lHMSPqKPytlEAZ4Vhmwi97egFAoY2/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PiU1rcPcNwTwM7MSYry75knTvEcDI7s-/view?usp=share_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IiFQSB7JeIeeSzlgnHewedr_CxIoKJ6z/view?usp=share_link

# data[].attributes.body
Ocean Tears
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Lynn Ryu
Cornerstone, Grade 1

Artist Statement

When I heard the story about the sea turtles that are sick and dying because they eat trash as they think the trash bags are jellyfish, I felt deeply sad and I felt like I need to show my voice to save the ocean and the creatures. I decided to draw a scene to highlight the pollution in the ocean and the sea creatures in danger. The tears of the turtle and the eel in and also the trash in the drawing make us feel sad and upset. I wish whoever sees the drawing could remember their tears and help protect the ocean.

Size: 11 x 17,  Material: Markers, sharpie, soft pastel on paper

# data[].attributes.body
Show Your Voice: World Peace
Cullen Lund
Lunada Bay, Grade 1

Artist Statement

My drawing has 3 themes: Helping Animals, Stopping Wars, Planting Seeds.

I drew a picture of me pouring a bucket of water so the deer can drink and feeding the penguins with fish.

In the next frame I’m stopping a war on land and sea.

On the bottom, my friends and I are planting seeds.

I want to bring the world in harmony I hope you do! World Peace!

9" X 11" colored pencil and oil pastel on heavy card stock

# data[].attributes.body
Mega boss t-rex
Ben Bayani
Silver Spur, Grade 1

Artist Statement

Roar like you mean it because it’s your voice!

Permanent Markers

# data[].attributes.body
Puncturing Conventional Wisdom
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Sia Presser
PVHS, Grade 9

Artist Statement

Sometimes speaking up and sharing my point of view means contradicting mainstream thinking. This photo demonstrates a frozen moment in time when a pin is bursting a balloon. At times when I show my voice, standing up for what I believe in, I am disrupting popular beliefs and bringing a new perspective to the table.

# data[].attributes.body
Rain or shine, I will blossom
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Yuna Hochedez
Miraleste, Grade 6

Artist Statement

Don't let the anyone or anything stop you from becoming something truly extraordinary. One blossomed flower can change the world.

# data[].attributes.body
Simple Gesture
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Evan Chien
PVIS, Grade 8

Artist Statement

Simple Gesture illustrates that you can show your voice in many different ways.  One way is to use your voice for good things like sharing new ideas or helping to make a change.  In this photo, picking up trash is just another way to show your voice.  Picking up trash can beautify our environment and inspire others to keep our environment clean and sanitary.  You can help share the message by telling your friends and family to just pick up one piece of trash a day.  One Simple Gesture could make a huge difference to the community and the world.
This is a poem to encourage everyone to express their thoughts.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Simple Gesture Evan Chien_Reflections 2022 - Evan Chien.jpg

# data[].attributes.body
A Call For Help
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Avery Yu
Ridgecrest, Grade 8

Artist Statement

This photography piece represents the voice of the environment. Although Mother Nature seems to be silent, she sometimes cries for help from us. However, we don’t always see these signals of distress. Thus, I want to help nature show its voice by letting people recognize everyday problems. We all know that pollution is a great issue as of right now, but not many people choose to acknowledge and change it. 9.65 million tons of plastic enter the ocean every year, with the plastic being able to sicken, choke, or trap marine life, and this is just one of the harmful ways pollution affects our world. By taking this picture, I want to show Earth's voice, and tell everyone that we must help heal Mother Nature.

# data[].attributes.body
Trashy's playground
Ben Forand
Vista Grande, Grade 3

Artist Statement

These photos represent the daily trash I clean up on our school playground, I am trying to make the world a better place.

# data[].attributes.body
The importance of listening
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Jasper Park
Rancho Vista, Grade 3

Artist Statement

I think that when people speak you should listen to them with care and respect.  That way, when people show their voice, they know they are being heard. My photo shows that animals can be good listeners too.

# data[].attributes.body
Flower Power
Laiba Khan
Point Vicente, Grade 5

Artist Statement

I love Photography and I absolutely love nature. I may not be the biggest fan of bugs, but I love flowers! They are so pretty and colorful and easy to relate too. Whether I win this competition or not, I love photography and I will continue to do it as a passion and hobby. I am really looking forward to continue using photos to show my voice.

# data[].attributes.body
LIGHT IN THE DARK
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Yanki Sanalan
Cornerstone, Grade 5

Artist Statement

Always show your inner voice no matter where you are. The relation with theme show your voice “your  voice is powerful one way or another”

# data[].attributes.body
Fish Congo Of Tahiti
Dean Capozzola
Lunada Bay, Grade 5

Artist Statement

This photo was taken in a marine preserve in French Polynesia.  French Polynesia is one of the few countries in our world where they prioritize conservation of their reefs.  The reefs also provide many homes for marine animals such as these fish.  As the ocean and reefs decline more nations should follow.

# data[].attributes.body
The Flute
Julianna Shechter
Silver Spur, Grade 4

Artist Statement

It is hard to make a sound on a flute when you first start playing it. I eventually was able to make a sound and it didn't sound too great. As I kept practicing, I noticed the sound started getting better. Right now, I have been playing for a couple of months and I can play lots of different songs. My flute in the picture lets me show my voice when I slur or tongue the notes. An important life lesson is that practice makes better and lets me show my voice.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Flute Julianna Shechter - Julianna Shechter.jpg

# data[].attributes.body
Knock. Knock...
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Chloe Lee
Vista Grande, Grade 1

Artist Statement

I like to play with my plushies and tell jokes. This picture shows both in one voice!

# data[].attributes.body
The little cactus by the window.
Clara Konuma
Soleado, Grade 2

Artist Statement

Because it was awesome to me.

# data[].attributes.body
In the Moment of Horus
Felicia Yip
Rancho Vista, Grade 1

Artist Statement

In this picture, I captured the moment when my younger brother Horus holding his camera in his hand and checking on the pictures that he just took. We both love to take pictures since we were able to hold the camera, ever before we could express ourselves with words.

Through the lens, I can show the world what I see. I can record anything that excited me. And through the pictures, I can show others what the exciting things are in my mind. That's how I can express myself without any word.

# data[].attributes.body
Dogs of the World
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Katheryn Rachman-Chan
Point Vicente, Kindergarten

Artist Statement

This picture is of our dog, Kiwi. We adopted Kiwi. Kiwi was not treated well before she came to us. Now she is treated well and is happy with us. Everybody must love animals and speak against bad treatment of animals.

# data[].attributes.body
Hometown Impression
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Aubrey Xu
Cornerstone, Kindergarten

Artist Statement

I spent my very early years in China with my grandparents and my dog. As I moved back to USA with my parents last year, I miss them so much. I miss the time we spent and the places we visited together in China. I took this photo of the traditional Chinese architecture and red lanterns in Chinatown, Los Angeles to tell how much I miss my part of family in China.

# data[].attributes.body
The Different Me's I Can Be
Adrienne Yang
Lunada Bay, Grade 2

Artist Statement

I took pictures of me in different ways I can be.  Because I think it's important to be who you want to be and show your voice in all those ways. So I can show the world what I love and what I can do.

# data[].attributes.body
My Voice is Colorful
Laila Alegria
Silver Spur, Grade 1

Artist Statement

My voice is colorful and changes when I I'm doing different things and am with different people. I am strong when I play soccer. Loud when I'm at gymnastics. Helpful when I'm at Girl Scouts.  Loving when I am with my brothers and sister.

# data[].attributes.body
Inspiration
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Gregory Shechter
PVIS, Grade 6

Artist Statement

I composed this piece to inspire other people to not be afraid to show their voice. Sometimes we are scared to try new things, especially when they are difficult. In Franklin D. Roosevelt’s famous words “There is nothing to fear but fear itself.” For me, showing my voice means being unafraid of failure, and when I try something new, I keep that in my head. Through hard work and effort, our voices become louder and louder.

Link to Music Composition Sheet:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rbvrXn4tK72UEjb-jt8BTGxdaRHeRsmc

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Inspration by Gregory Shechter - Gregory Shechter.mp3

# data[].attributes.body
Valse de L'individualite
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Nayantara Lesser
Ridgecrest, Grade 8

Artist Statement

There are many values that I believe in deeply and try to follow constantly, but the one that I care about most is Individuality, the one value I feel truly defines my voice. This value has filtered into this composition through the chords that don’t truly go together but fit into something new. To represent this, the title is in French instead of a language I speak. Valse de L’individualité started as a waltz pattern, the classic 1-2-3 base that has been used throughout history, but along the way became something different that, by the final note, defines my voice.

Link to Music Composition Sheet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1adCSK7hx39srzlntY9EPXgVLf8nTWyu_/view?usp=share_link

# data[].attributes.body
Glad
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Chloe Chau
Cornerstone, Grade 4

Artist Statement

I wrote this song to express my feelings. My work represents my strength to overcome difficulties in school. The lyrics are about facing challenges to fit in and growing confident. I struggled in my first year at Cornerstone as a new student, but with my parents, my principal, and teacher's support, I was able to get through a very hard year. I understand better now that from challenges we can become stronger and inspire other kids to also overcome similar challenges. This song is an anthem of standing up to bullying and being my best self. I want to dedicate my song to everyone who ever faced sad and difficult moments at school.

# data[].attributes.body
Big Feelings
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Michael Carey
Lunada Bay, Grade 3

Artist Statement

This song shows how big feelings are important. I have big feelings which makes me a kind person to everyone else. If more people could show their big feelings, the world would be a better place. I show my voice by being kind and standing up to bullies.

# data[].attributes.body
Emotions
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Arjan Bhargava
Silver Spur, Grade 5

Artist Statement

In this composition I am showing my musical voice by writing melodies that represent my emotions. I represent the theme by adding my emotions into my piece. For each part, I have one emotion: happy, sad, and angry. In measures 5-7, I demonstrate the emotion of happiness by having joyful sounding notes. In measures 9-10, I illustrate the emotion of sadness with slow and soft notes. Lastly, in measures 12 and 13, my final emotion of anger is shown by playing forte and erratic notes. When I play this piece, I feel my emotions and show my voice in a unique way.

Link to Music Composition Sheet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xPWZOD93M3NWOk0OyTXD8bJhZWRe2lD2/view

# data[].attributes.body
My Feelings
Jian Shin
Vista Grande, Grade 2

Artist Statement

The title is my feelings. I play with major and minor chords to express happiness and sadness.

# data[].attributes.body
Every Single Word Matters
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Mia Kochakji
Rancho Vista, Grade 2

Artist Statement

This song’s lesson is to remember that what you have to say matters. Don’t be shy to stick up for what’s right. Your words can even change the world, like Martin Luther King Jr. Most people think you can only speak with voice, but you can use sign language, writing, and even art to show your voice. I hope you like this song as much as I liked creating it and singing it.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
mia_musical comp video - ekochakji Kochakji.mp4

# data[].attributes.body
Just Smile
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Francis Skirtich
Point Vicente, Grade 1

Artist Statement

Find my voice: I like to create with my music. I want the person listening to feel happier after I have played my piano.
I want my music to make people happy when they are sad.
I want my music to cheer up people when they are in a bad mood.
I want my music to calm down people when they are angry.
I want my music to make people relax when they are nervous.

# data[].attributes.body
Slower and Louder
Talin Shah
Lunada Bay, Grade 2

Artist Statement

People always had trouble understanding me. I would get frustrated. But my speech therapist helped me so much and told me to speak slower and louder. This piano music I am going to play is about that. First hard to hear but by the end pretty clear, like me and my voice now.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Default_slower and louder - Meenakshi Bhasin-Shah.mp3

# data[].attributes.body
Worries but No Worries
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Aanav Bhargava
Silver Spur, Grade 2

Artist Statement

My composition starts with a worry in my mind. The notes are in minor key to show this feeling.
Then, I figure out a solution to my worry and my composition changes to a major key. The last
part is smooth and ends in a higher note as my worry is over. This is the voice inside that helps
me with my worries. I believe showing my voice is something I think of inside my mind and then
by the way I act , not just the things I say. Thank you for listening to my composition.

Link to Music Composition Sheet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Siny_a2rQKNu_tsb99XdokDFKA1BQmGw/view

# data[].attributes.body
Your Opinion Matters
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Nikita Kapoor
Miraleste, Grade 6

Artist Statement

My poem, Your Opinion Matters, is about standing up for yourself and expressing yourself by speaking up, no matter who or what pulls you down. It’s about having the confidence to face bullies, and emerge stronger.  It relates to the topic, Show your Voice, because it expresses the feelings of someone who is being forced into silence and is still showing their voice.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Your Opinion Matters  by Nikita Kapoor - N K.pdf

# data[].attributes.body
Show Your Voice
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Astin Tsai
PVIS, Grade 6

Artist Statement

This is a poem to encourage everyone to express their thoughts.

# data[].attributes.body
Black and White
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Avery Yu
Ridgecrest, Grade 8

Artist Statement

I wrote this piece to tell a story that happens every day in life. We live in a society that instructs us on what to do and what not to, which could limit our potential. And just like the tree in my story, we’re afraid to be different from others, even if the “different” isn’t necessarily bad. Showing your voice is like a leap of faith - you don’t know where it could get you, but you’ll never know if you don’t try. Another smaller theme hidden in the story is to be kind to others and help others if you can, as it could change the world for them. Always pass it on, and be kind. By writing this short story, I want to tell people to always believe in themselves, and don’t be afraid to show your voice.

# data[].attributes.body
Mona Leo
Ella Ruberg
Rancho Vista, Grade 5

Artist Statement

My story relates to the theme show your voice because it shows my thoughts and actions throughout the story. You can see how I feel, why I feel that way, and how I react.

# data[].attributes.body
Little things about me
Dena Setoodeh
Point Vicente, Grade 3

Artist Statement

My name is Dena Setoodeh . I love writing . I also love animals . I think writing is a good way to help animals and make a world better place .

# data[].attributes.body
Grasping a Snowflake
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Elle Chen
Cornerstone, Grade 5

Artist Statement

This story is about Mia, a young girl who literally has no voice. She always feels frustrated trying to get her point across. Then, she discovers a newfound passion that will forever change her way of "showing her voice".

The literary style for my story, “Grasping a Snowflake”, is in prose format. Specifically, I chose to write in a narrative prose because I thought that a first-person narrative style would best convey Mia’s inner thought, emotions, and frustrations about being a person who is unable to speak. I also thought that a narrative first-person style would best suit describing Mia’s journey in discovering her true passion of writing, as I thought that it would highlight Mia’s struggles and her relief to have an outlet for it all.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Get access to files anywhere through secure cloud storage and file backup for your photos, videos, files and more with Google Drive.

# data[].attributes.body
Bullfrog
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Alina Shah
Lunada Bay, Grade 4

Artist Statement

I wrote a story about a girl embarrassed of her voice. She finds a different way to express herself and goes on an adventure.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Bullfrog without Intro - Meenakshi Bhasin-Shah.pdf

# data[].attributes.body
Band Club
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Alexis Vu
Silver Spur, Grade 5

Artist Statement

Jayden lives in Los Angeles, with her dads. Since one of her dads lost his job, she feels like she doesn't see her other dad enough. When her dad suggests going to a band club, she's reluctant at first but soon opens up to new friends.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Alexis Vu, "Band Club", Literature, Silver Spur, 5th grade - Alexis Vu

# data[].attributes.body
Show Your Voice: Make This World a Nice Place
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Claire Choi
Vista Grande, Grade 1

Artist Statement

I made a book about using your voice to make this world a better place for people.