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Middle School Writing: “My Home” by Jose Melendez
3rd PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL My Home For me soccer was never just a game: it…
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HS Writing: ‘Crossing’ by Rossibell Cardona
ROSSIBELL CARDONA 3rd PLACE HIGH SCHOOL (TIE) Crossing They called it crossing,We called it survivalBecause…
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HS Writing: “When the Trees Spoke” by Manrique Saravia
3rd PLACE HIGH SCHOOL (TIE) When The Trees Spoke I stand tall, mighty, and silent.My…
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Art: “No Longer Silent and Submissive” Graciela Salinas-Ronquillo
Graciela Salinas-Ronquillo: Artist Statement My name is Graciela Salinas-Ronquillo from Animo Venice High School, and…
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Art: “Rise with Blooming Resilience” by Emily Centeno
Emily Centeno: Artist Statement In my visual art piece, “Rise with Blooming Resilience,” the main…
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Spoken Word: ‘Grito’ by Briseis Perez
Grito Brown is no longer associated withThe warm aroma of coffee ora skins’ glow under…
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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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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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Spoken Word: ‘Perfect or Problematic’ by Jay’Onna Moore
Perfect or Problematic How are we ever gonna flourishwhen AI is taking over jobsThey’re becoming…
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Art: ‘The Victim’ by Brandon Linares
Brandon Linares The Victim3rd PLACE ARTMixed Media12th Grade, Ánimo WattsGuiding Teacher: Jesus Martinez Brandon Linares: Artist…
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Writing: ‘A Plea from the Future’ by Belinda Ramos
As I write this warning from 2036, my world lies in ruins. Families once secure…
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Writing: ‘The Dangers of Technology’ by Abril Alvarez
The Dangers of Technology I was a kid; I was raised with technology, the internet,…
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Spoken Word: ‘Scroll Swipe Click to Freedom’ by Esmeralda Benitez
Scroll Swipe Click to Freedom 11th Grade, Ánimo Jackie RobinsonGuiding Teacher: Rachel Kopera Pixels! Bright…
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Art: ‘The Electronic Crucifixion’ by Kimberly Rojas
KIMBERLY ROJASThe Electronic Crucifixion2nd PLACE ART (TIE)Mixed Media Installation11th Grade, Ánimo Jackie RobinsonGuiding Teacher: Rachel…
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