Middle School Writing: “He” by Chelsea Manzo Mendez
2nd PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL He Looking in the mirror is always a struggle. It’s always…
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May 4, 2026
High School Writing: “The Redacted Page” by Jayla Matthews
2nd PLACE HIGH SCHOOL The Redacted PageThey were up against moneyThat buys silenceLaws written to…
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Art: “Fight For Change” by Diana De Loera
DIANA DE LOERAArtist Statement My mom told me a story about when she was young.…
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Spoken Word: “Rise Up for Your Heart” by Esmeralda Benitez
2ND PLACE SPOKEN WORD small beneath her high top ceilings enchanted by the cold stone …
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Art: “We Walked So She Can Rise” by Gabriela Hernandez Mozo
GABRIELA HERNANDEZ MOZOArtist Statement What does it mean to rise when the world feels against…
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High School Writing: “They Call Me a Knucklehead” by Larry Lee Martinez
1st PLACE HIGH SCHOOL They Call Me a Knucklehead My name is Larry,But most daysIt…
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Middle School Writing: “Construction” by Hannah Lozano
1st PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL Construction Being the daughter of a truck driver isn’t as nice…
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Spoken Word: “Alienated” by Sarah Hernandez
SARAH HERNANDEZ 1st PLACE SPOKEN WORD Alienated I watch as they strip away all we…
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