Finalists

Congratulations to all our artists and the finalists advancing to State!

Dance Choreography
Sabrina Berger "I am no Goddess" Eckstein Middle School, Middle School
Emily Gitenstein "What Jealousy Can Do" Eckstein Middle School. Middle School

Film Production
Muphy Connors "Enough" John Hay Elementary, Intermediate
James Williams "The Imperfect Pizza" Laurelhurst Elementary, Intermediate Drew Condit "The Painting" Bryant Elementary School, Primary

Literature
El Harker "My Camera Roll" Garfield High School, High School
Kennedy Cahill, "Imperfection" Laurelhurst Elementary, Intermediate

Music Composition
Kavya O'Connor, "Imperfection is the Perfection" Bryant Elementary School, Intermediate
Joshua Young, "The Unresolved World" Eckstein Middle School, Middle School

Photography
Julian Beaty, "One and Done" Garfield High School, High School
Abbey Etheridge "POV" Garfield High School, High School
Taylor Noel, "Fractures" Garfield High School, High School
Lev Kokalj "Entering a World of Imperfection" Laurelhurst Elementary, Intermediate

Visual Arts
Linnea Mason, "Cande Light", Hazel Wolf K-8, Middle School
Asher Robertsonmeyer, "Skin and Bones", Eckstein Middle School, Middle School
Virginia Sprague, "No Size Fits All", Whitman Middle School, Middle School
Edie Elton, "The Painted Sky" Kimball Elementary, Intermediate
Oralia Ferndandez, "Untitled (Tree)" Kimball Elementary, Intermediate
Ada Herscher, “Colorful Cat” Whittier Elementary, Intermediate
Nora Johnson, "Flower in Bloom" John Hay Elementary, Intermediate
Naomi Krokower, "Me Playing Basketball" Adams Elementary, Intermediate
Fredrick Neuharth, “Messy”, Adams Elementary, Intermediate
Yashi Shaktawat, "A Spark in an Eaglet's Flight", Bryant Elementary, Intermediate
Naomi Vandever, "Art isn't perfect We just have to except it, oops!", Adams Elementary, Intermediate
Georgi Cahill, “The Windy Road” Laurelhurst Elementary, Primary
Miles Gauksheim, "The Titanic Sinking", Laurelhurst Elementary, Primary
Fjell Swearingen, "Undersea Exploreoshin", Whittier Elementar, Primary Wesley Schroeder, “Trash Boat” Bryant Elementary, Primary
Sahana Vijesh “An Almost Perfect World!” Hazel Wolf K-8, Primary


Join us in Celebration

From 2024 Reflections Celebration


Join us in celebrating our appreciation of the Arts and our artists. 14 Seattle Public Schools PTA participated this year, and we wanted to showcase the students' work. 30 of our artists will be advancing to Washington State. Seattle Council PTSA to Recognize Students for their Outstanding Works of Art in 2024-2025 National PTA Reflections Program Event to feature performances and exhibit of student artwork

WHAT: On Sunday, February 2, 2025

Seattle Council PTSA will host an awards ceremony at Axis Pioneer Square
to honor students for their imagination, creativity and interpretation of the theme “Accepting Imperfections” in the 2024-2025 National PTA Reflections program. During the event, community members will discuss the significance of the arts and the benefits of arts education. The event also will feature music and literary readings by student honorees as well as an exhibit of student artwork.

WHEN: Sunday, February 2, 2025 2PM - 4PM

WHERE: Axis Pioneer Square (308 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98104)

CONTACT: June Nho Ivers
Reflections Co-Chair
reflections_chair@scptsa.org


WHAT
Light Appetizers and Drinks will be available.

VOLUNTEERS NEED

We need volunteers (Adults and Students can help!)
Shifts for the Set up and Prep
Sign Up Today!

About PTA PTA® comprises of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.

Honorable Mentions will be posted as soon as possible Accept our Imperfection and Volunteer Hours


Judges

Many thanks to our volunteer judges for donating their time and talent!

* Rex Allen, Musician
* royal alley-barnes, MAT, is a Director Emerita in the visual arts and arts innovation. 
* Jim Coley, Photographer 
* Tricia Coley, Labor Advocate  
* Christina Ellis, Theater at Jane Adams & SCPTSA  
* Jacke Flaherty, Kindergarten Teacher 
* Mariam Meza de Giorello, Architect & SCPTSA 
* Ha-Yang Kim, Cornish Faculty of Cello and Composition 
* Zia Mohajerjasbi, Director of Know Your Place 
* Jessica Mooney, writer and esaayist 
* Erin Soldezzo, Axis and Theater Graduate 
* Futsum Tsegai, Filmmaker and Cinematographer