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I love gymnastics
Grayson Adams
Lunada Bay, Grade 2

Artist Statement

I created a gymnastics floor routine because I love doing gymnastics. My routine shows who I am because I practice gymnastics everyday, it is a big part of my life, and it is what I love to do. Even though I'm not talking, I am showing my voice through my body and gymnastics.

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Bloom
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Poppy Rosenberg
Cornerstone, Grade 1

Artist Statement

When I dance I feel like I am blooming like a flower. Flowers are so beautiful and they make me happy but sometimes they are weird, too, and that is how I feel when I dance, I feel happy, beautiful, but a little bit weird. My voice is also a little bit happy and a little bit weird.

Music Credits: "Ocean Eyes" by Billy Eilish

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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

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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

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Brave Ice Dance
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Mika Kim
Rancho Vista, Grade 3

Artist Statement

I like ice skating because I can show my voice without any words.  I am skating to the song "Brave" by Sara Bareilles because everyone should speak up and be brave.

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PARTY!
Rylie Yanase
Vista Grande, Grade 2

Artist Statement

I express myself and show my voice through dance and gymnastics.  I listen... follow my heart... and dance it out!

Music: Miley Cyrus - Party in the USA.

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This is me
Biana Nakai Zancaner Ueta
Soleado, Grade 1

Artist Statement

I like to dance and pretend I am a youtuber

Music Credit: Dancing Cactus Toy - GFUTURE

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Hats down crosstown with friends
Hannah Bayani
Silver Spur, Grade 3

Artist Statement

I raise my voice by dancing, singing, and having fun with my friends.

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Who Says
🥇 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Julina Wiederkehr
Lunada Bay, Grade 4

Artist Statement

Growing as a person and finding your own voice makes a big difference in your life. I chose this song because it portrays growing as a person as you find your own voice, and I designed this choreography to express this message. I know you’ll be so much happier once you have found your own voice. If anybody says that you’re not perfect, use your voice and tell them that you are perfect in your own way.

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Butterfly Dance
Kayla Yue
Cornerstone, Grade 4

Artist Statement

I show my voice by performing my butterfly dance and dancing from the bottom of my heart. I love dancing. I love all types of dances, especially ballet, jazz and tap. However, I think it is also important to learn about traditional Chinese dance since it's part of my culture. I enjoy dancing from the bottom of my heart and I am always having fun!

Music Credits: "Untitled" by Anonymous (Student in Bejing, China)

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Fight For My Voice
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Kiko Sohara
Point Vicente, Grade 4

Artist Statement

I am one girl in elementary school in Palos Verdes, California. Sometimes it is hard to say what you really think, and it feels like our voices can’t reach far. But with the “Fight Song” I choreographed a dance to show how even one girl’s voice can have a strength to make a big change. One voice can affect the people close to you and then making a bigger movement that eventually can reach across the ocean. My voice is important and it’s worth fighting for.

Song: "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten

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Kiko Sohara_Reflections - Rieko Sohara.mp4

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Roar
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Maddy Kochakji
Rancho Vista, Grade 5

Artist Statement

This dance is to the song “Roar” by Katy Perry, and it is about being brave enough to stand up for yourself even if it is hard. I love this theme, Show Your Voice, because dance is a way that I show my voice. I am usually quiet and shy, but dance gives me a way to be confident and show my personality. This dance is about not being afraid to express what’s in your heart and speaking up for yourself even when it’s hard.

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Kochakji_dance choreo - ekochakji Kochakji.mp4

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Beautiful Hula for Kuuipo
Sara Raap
Vista Grande, Grade 4

Artist Statement

Hawaiian hula was the way native Hawaiians passed on historical stories and shared events and emotions through generations and amongst themselves using music and choreography long before the written language. This hula for Kuuipo (“lover”) is a traditional Hawaiian hula performed at weddings and other events celebrating love and relationships.  You will follow along as the dancer invites in and embraces the one they love and celebrates the feelings of warmth and happiness.

Music: Kunewa Mook - He Aloha Ku' Uipo.

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I'm fearless
Claire Lee
Soleado, Grade 4

Artist Statement

Ever since I came to 4th grade, I felt shy and stressful. But I want to show my voice that I no longer have fear and I'm fearless. This song and the dance show that I am fearless.

450mb mp4 video file, Name of song: Fearless, Performed by: Le Serrafim

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Finding My Voice Through Dance
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Khushee Totla
Ridgecrest, Grade 8

Artist Statement

My performance is a representation of how dance can be used to find your voice and visually represent your thoughts. The songs I have chosen all reflect on the different ways of communicating your voice through actions and how even though others will go against you, you must stand strong in what you believe. It shows the beauty and empowerment of letting your voice be heard.

Song Credits: “Sajna, Say Yes to the Dress”- Badshah, “Dola Re”- Devdas, “Mere Dhola”- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, “Kay Sera Sera”- Pukar

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Listen to your heart.
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Ariana Shafranovich
Miraleste, Grade 6

Artist Statement

Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. Listen to your heart ❤️.

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Almost There
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Ashcroft
PVHS, Grade 9

Artist Statement

In life, I am quiet and shy, having a challenging time communicating. As an Ice Dancer I get to express myself and show my inner voice. It provides a way to share my thoughts and feelings on the ice. It is a journey, but I am “Almost There”.

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I use my voice to talk to animals
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Sophie Peterson
Silver Spur, Kindergarten

Artist Statement

Hi, My name is Sophie and I use my voice to talk to animals. Even though we don't speak the same language, my voice can help calm animals down. In my video I will tell you about the animals I take care of.  I love animals and one day I want to be a veterinarian.

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Planeta Monstruo
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Mariano Sanchez Nava
Lunada Bay, Grade 1

Artist Statement

I choose monsters theme because I like magic world and all the type of monsters. My favorite type of monster is the one that can fly.

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Sas Disco
Cassien Martens
Cornerstone, Grade 2

Artist Statement

I started this to look like a battle, then saw it was more fun (like a disco), and that is what life is like!

Music Credits: “No Filter Trap” by Storyblocks

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Animal Treatment
Katheryn Rachman-Chan
Point Vicente, Kindergarten

Artist Statement

Animals have no voice, so I am their voice. If you have an animal for a pet, you must treat them well. Animals are cute and deserve lots of love and peace.

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Deano's Escape Room
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Dean Mohamedy
Vista Grande, Grade 2

Artist Statement

I am showing my voice through Lego characters, who have a crazy adventure involving many things that I like, or things that are important to me.

Lego stop motion using ~315 pictures shot on iPhone, 9 scene setups, character voices, animations, background piano music

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My Voice
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Wyatt Peterson
Silver Spur, Grade 5

Artist Statement

My art and my music are my voice.

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Money Can't Buy Happiness
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Connor Chon
Cornerstone, Grade 5

Artist Statement

I discovered making stop motion videos with my dad's old iPhone when I realized that if you scroll between two pictures that are slightly different from each other, it looks like animation. To show my voice with a stop motion video, I decided I want to say "Money Can't Buy Happiness" with Legos. My dad got me the Stop Motion Studio app so I could add my voice and background music too. 348 pictures make up my 1 minute 9 second video. I hope that people who watch see my voice and can agree that true happiness comes from within.

8 MB, video made with Stop Motion Studio app on iPhone, background music is "Happy Boy" from the app

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I Am School
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Eva Saluta
Rancho Vista, Grade 3

Artist Statement

My work is a poem “I Am School” that shows the voice of a school if a school could talk.

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Show Yourself
🥈AWARD OF MERIT
Sarah Varghese
Ridgecrest, Grade 7

Artist Statement

'Show Your Voice' can be interpreted in many ways. But to me, showing your voice is about sticking to your words and acting upon them. My film, 'Show Yourself', is based on the journey of a young girl named Nyla, traveling the ups and downs of a robotics competition. On the way, Nyla happens to meet the previous winners, and she learns to ignore their hurtful comments. Instead of being pushed over by others, she learns to focus more on her goals. Nyla learns to overcome obstacles by showing her voice as we should too!

Digital Animation
Created On: Powtoon for Edu

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Show Yourself - Reflections Film 2022-23 - F1.mp4

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Voice Camera Action
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Nicolette Sugarman
PVIS, Grade 6

Artist Statement

I show my voice through my love of animals and film.
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.

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My_Stop_Motion_Movie(2) copy - Matt Sugarman.mp4

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Show Your Voice with “Beary” Nice Words
🥇AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Nicholas Terry
Miraleste, Grade 6

Artist Statement

Our lives are so busy.  We often do not notice the hard work of others in our community.  Through small acts, we can Show Our Voice by using “Beary” kinds words to tell our community members that we appreciate them.  Teddy did just that. He used his voice by writing his words of kindness to thank and appreciate a lifeguard, food server, bookstore clerk, Fire Captain, baseball coach and middle school teacher!  Teddy reminds us that our voices should be used for kindness and appreciation. (Background music by Khalid, “Satellite” 2022).

Digital Film (recorded on an iPhone)

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Water Needs...
Ishaan Medatia
Silver Spur, Grade 2

Artist Statement

Water is important for everyone and everything in our world.  Water takes care of us and we must take care of water.

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Reflections Silver Spur Grade 2 Literature Ishaan Medatia - vishal medatia.pdf

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Happiness
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Talin Shah
Lunada Bay, Grade 2

Artist Statement

I like to scream when I am happy. Everyone in my family says to be quiet but I cannot stop screaming. I get so happy. So I wrote this haiku poem.

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Show Your Voice
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Christian Johner
Cornerstone, Grade 2

Artist Statement

My poem is about sharing your voice to help the homeless community. My goal in life is to help as many homeless people as I can and to encourage others to help as well.

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The world needs you to speak!
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Shaun Varghese
Point Vicente, Grade 1

Artist Statement

Your ideas could turn into awesome things! You just need to speak about what you want to happen.

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Shaun Varghese Reflections 2022 Poem - Shaun Varghese.pdf

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MY VOICE
Carter Choi
Rancho Vista, Grade 2

Artist Statement

I wrote this Free Verse Poem to communicate my feelings about how people should treat others. There are many different types of people in this world and we should all be treated with kindness. This is MY VOICE!

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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.

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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.

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Alexis Vu, "Band Club", Literature, Silver Spur, 5th grade - Alexis Vu

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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.

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Bullfrog without Intro - Meenakshi Bhasin-Shah.pdf

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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.

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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 .

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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.

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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.

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Show Your Voice
🥉HONORABLE MENTION
Astin Tsai
PVIS, Grade 6

Artist Statement

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

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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.

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Your Opinion Matters  by Nikita Kapoor - N K.pdf

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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

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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.

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Default_slower and louder - Meenakshi Bhasin-Shah.mp3

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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.

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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.

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mia_musical comp video - ekochakji Kochakji.mp4

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Inspration by Gregory Shechter - Gregory Shechter.mp3

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The little cactus by the window.
Clara Konuma
Soleado, Grade 2

Artist Statement

Because it was awesome to me.

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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!

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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.

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Flute Julianna Shechter - Julianna Shechter.jpg

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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.

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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”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A Call For Help
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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.

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Simple Gesture
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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.

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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.

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Puncturing Conventional Wisdom
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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.

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Mega boss t-rex
Ben Bayani
Silver Spur, Grade 1

Artist Statement

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

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