Explore the Arts and Express Yourself
Reflections 2023/2024
“I am Hopeful Because.."
The theme for the 2023-2024 program year is I am Hopeful Because...
Students submit their completed works of art in one or all the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.
National PTA's Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+-year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
Deadline for entries: Wednesday, October 11th, 2023. Submit all entries to the library by the deadline date. Sorry - late entries cannot be accepted!
Click on the following link for Submission Guidelines and Entry forms 2023-2024 Reflections
Questions? Please contact [email protected], [email protected]
Let us know if you're participating in Reflections! National PTA encourages participants, of all levels, to register for the Reflections information. Please be advised you will not receive a confirmation email.
Entry forms and official rules are available in the YLHS library, front office, or by visiting https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections
Be recognized for your creativity, and spark the imagination!
Reflections 2020/2021 – “I Matter Because…”
Congratulations to the following students:
Ciara Curran – Music Composition
Noah Hawkins – Dance Choreography
Ashley Lee – Literature
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Congratulations to 2016 - 2017 Winners!!
Congratulations to all those who participated in this year's Reflections - What is your story? We have some truly outstanding talent at YLHS! For those who are not familiar with Reflections, the award levels are: School, Council, District, State and, finally, National.
Below are the students whose entries advanced to the Council Level:
Choreography - 1st - 12th grade - Sidney Tran "Magic Goes On & On"
Literature - 1st - 11th grade - Sara Jackson "Blank Pages"
2nd - 9th grade - Maya Valenciano "The Fountain Pen"
3rd - 11th grade - Melissa Sanchez "The Monster"
Photography - 1st - 11th grade - Sara Jackson "Working Hands"
2nd - 11th grade - Hannah Richter "The Sound of Silence"
3rd - 11th grade - Sara Jackson "Silenced Stories"
Visual Arts - 1st - 10th grade - Fiona Hsu "Red Yarn"
2nd - 11th grade - Tian Shui "My Life in Books"
3rd - 9th grade - Joanna Jones "My Corner"
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Congratulations to 2015 - 2016 Winners!!
Congratulations to all those who participated in this year's Reflections - "Let Your Imagination Fly". We have some truly outstanding talent at YLHS! For those who are not familiar with Reflections, the award levels are: School, Council, District, State and, finally, National. Below are the students whose entries advanced to the Council Level;
Photography - 1st - Claire Zuro
2nd - Esther Kim
3rd - Kathryn Shepherd
Visual Arts - 1st - Seung-Hee Yoo
2nd - Jae-Hee (Robin) Yoo
3rd - Alexandra Paradzick
Literature - 1st - Sara Jackson (Balloons)
2nd - Sara Jackson (Not Just Imagination)
3rd - Heather Gammon
Dance - 1st - Sidney Tran
2nd - Kyra Stevens
3rd - Lilah Haye
An additional congratulations goes to the following students; you have advanced to the District Level:
Dance - Sidney Tran
Literature - Sara Jackson
Photography - Claire Zuro
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Congratulations to 2014 - 2015 Winners!!
Congratulations to all those who participated in this year's Reflections - "The World would be a better place if.....". For those who are not familiar with Reflections, the award levels are: School, Council, District, State and, finally, National. Below are the students whose entries advanced to the Council Level;
Photography - 1st - Justin E. Randall
2nd - Joshua Ball
3rd - Sara April Jackson
Visual Arts - 1st - Seung-Hee Yoo
2nd - Rayah Shapiro
3rd - Jae-Hee Yoo
Literature - 1st - Heather Gammon
2nd - Heather Gammon
3rd - Sara April Jackson
Dance - 1st - Cheyenne Leigh Kotick
2nd - Kyra Stevens
3rd - Mya Kough
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Congratulations to 2013 - 2014 Winners!!
Congratulations to all those who participated in this year's Reflections - "Believe, Dream, and Inspire". Your entries were truly amazing and are currently on display in the library showcase! For those who are not familiar with Reflections, the award levels are: School, Council, District, State and, finally, National. Below are the students whose entries advanced to the Council Level;
Photography - 1st - Esther Kim
2nd - Deborah You
3rd - Easter Colvin
Film - 1st - Bianca Nemtoc
Music - 1st - Nina Sprenger
Literature - 1st - Heather Gammon
2nd - Jodee Sullivan
Visual Arts - 1st - Seung-Hee (Ellie) Yoo
2nd - Vivian Pham
3rd - Geoffrey Gamboa
The first place winner in each category (and at each level) at the Council Level moved on to the District Level. Congratulations to:
Heather Gammon (literature) and Bianca Nemtoc (Film)
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Congratulations to 2012 - 2013 Winners!!
"The Magic of the Moment"
Visual Arts - 1st - Chad Hamersma
2nd - Veronica Sardina
Music - 1st - Karisa You
2nd - Karisa You
Photography - 1st - Taylor Best
2nd - Deborah You
3rd - Gavin Gordalwala
Literature - 1st - Heather Gammon
2nd - Karisa You
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Congratulations to 2011 - 2012 Winners!!
"Diversity Means"
Photography - 1st - Tiffany Chuang
2nd - Alexandra Millsap
Film - 1st - Bianca Nemtoc
Literature - 1st - Alexandra Ashbrook
2nd - Anjalie Tandom
3rd - Cindy Okamoto
Visual Arts - 1st - Vivian Pham
2nd - Sanam Desai
***** Some of the Entries can be viewed below and on the Album section of PTSA ****
For more details or to view a gallery of last year’s national award-winning entries,
