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by Shriyan Malavathu - AWARD of EXCELLENCE

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I am Hopeful we all Smile, shine Bright and reach for the Sky every day.

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I am Hopeful we all Smile, shine Bright and reach for the Sky every day.

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I was walking and found this beautiful Smiling balloon at a party. I thought, just like it, I am hopeful that we all smile, shine bright and reach sky every day. I took 50 pictures to get this good picture of the smiley balloon. The balloon was moving a lot. This was not easy, but I am happy I got this picture.

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I am hopeful because we have sunset and sunrise in our life. Sunset represents the opportunity to reset our day and start new day next day. It also provides peace and the feeling that everyday can end beautifully.

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View artwork from Peralta District PTA's 2023-2024 Reflections Program.

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A month ago, I witnessed a 45-year old tree being cut down by the city. Once a dominating force in the sky, it was quickly reduced to a stump of dead wood--a ghost of its former self. But as this photograph captures, from the dead came life: an emerging, lively being fighting for survival. A shoot of growth I never expected to see. When I see nature triumph over its setbacks like this, it gives me hope. Hope that I too, just like the little shoot, will find a better tomorrow when I push through the hardships thrown my way.

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by Pratyaksha Dubey -Peralta District AWARD of EXCELLENCE, California State AWARD of Merit

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I am hopeful because even in the darkest moments life finds a way to bloom as it brings happiness, new beginning, freshness, and positivity in the entire world.

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A morning dove laid an egg in my backyard. I feel hopeful because there will be a new life. A new life is amazing.

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It relates to the theme "I am hopeful" because it shoes that there is still water flowing through the creek and water is life. If there is still life then all hope is not lost.

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The photo describes how we can find hope even in the lowest points. As seen in the picture, the dog is seen looking out the glass, observing the raindrops on it. The raindrops and glass act as a barrier, something the dog can’t overcome. But on the opposite side, there is a reflection of the dog, which shows the dog’s hopeful side. The photo displays how, when we reflect upon ourselves, we can find hope in places we thought we wouldn’t be able to.

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My work was a reflection on my two-year-old cousin, who lives in Boston. I took this picture using FaceTime because, even though we live far apart from each other, we keep in touch weekly. I love to see her because she makes me feel happy. She gives me hope about things that are to come because she is very little and has lots to experience.

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by Saatvika Sonawane - AWARD of EXCELLENCE

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My work is a photography of a plant representing hope. As once said, "There is light at the end of the tunnel." The image is based on this saying. The darkness around the image is like the darkness of the tunnel. The plant represents hope. This relates to the theme "I am hopeful because..." because even when life takes the darkest turn, we should not give up hope for there will be a sweet reward at the end of every challenging obstacle.

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I am hopeful because, in the gentle embrace of this scenic sunset, I see a world with the promise of better days. The warm hues of the evening sky remind me that hope is a constant companion. As the sun dips below the horizon, I'm reminded that with every end, there's a new beginning filled with endless possibilities.