Reflections
Reflections is a National PTA arts program that gives students the opportunity to express themselves in several areas of the arts: Visual Arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, metal etching, etc.), Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Video Production.
The 2021-2022 Reflections theme is "is I Will Change the World By… "and program submissions, judging, and recognition will take place[in-person, online, or a hybrid]. Entries will be accepted in [specific or all] categories through [DAY], [MONTH] [DD]. School results will be announced on [MONTH] [DD} and recognized entries will go on to council-level (Jeffco PTA) judging, whose results will be announced by December [DD].
You must complete the form and follow the instructions in the student submission packet. All final work should be emailed to the Reflections Chair, [NAME] ([EMAIL ADDRESS]). Please check the rules and formatting instructions for your individual category.
Students are asked to create new a piece of artwork inspired by this year’s theme. One entry may be submitted per student, per category. Every submission needs to be the original work of only one student, and must follow PTA Reflections rules. The entries will be judged on interpretation of the theme, originality, and creativity. Up to three pieces in each category will be selected by the judges to be a part of the Jefferson County PTA display; pieces selected there may go on to state or national judging.
Please refer to the following documents as students prepare their submissions:
Information Flyer
Information for Students
2021-2022 - Rules and Entry Form (a completed form must be turned in with each entry)
How to prepare your piece for online turn in
All pieces must be submitted by [DAY], [MONTH] [DD], 2021. Any additional questions may be directed to [NAME] at [EMAIL ADDRESS].
A Note for Families: This program is age-based, and should be age-appropriate. A student’s best work may include crooked lines or misspelled words. You may give them feedback—for example, showing them how to brainstorm ideas or suggesting that they proofread their pieces, but please be sure that their final effort is truly their own work of art.
2020-2021: I Matter Because...
The following students were recognized for their entries based on the 2020-2021 theme, "I Matter Because...":
Literature
Award of Excellence: Lily Woulfe, "Opportunities Matter"
Award of Merit: Casey Adams, "I Matter Why?"
Both entries moved on to the council level (Jefferson County PTA) of judging.
2019-2020: Look Within
The following students were recognized for their entries based on the 2019-2020 theme, "Look Within":
Photography
Award of Excellence: Brody Harpin, "Looking within the Eye of the Horse"
Visual Arts
Award of Excellence: Anna Bockmon, "How I See Myself"
Award of Merit: Anaya Johnson, "More Than Skin Deep"
At the council level (Jefferson County PTA) of judging in November 2019, the following student was recognized:
Photography
Award of Excellence: Brody Harpin
The recognized entry went on to the state level of judging in February 2020.
2018-2019: Heroes Around Me
The following students were recognized for their entries based on the 2018-2019 theme, "Heroes Around Me":
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At the council level (Jefferson County PTA) of judging in November 2018, the following students were recognized:
Photography
Award of Excellence: Brody Harpin
Visual Arts
Award of Excellence: Brody Harpin
Literature
Award of Excellence: Trent Dixson
Music Composition
Award of Merit: Zane Leyba
At the state level of judging in February 2019, the following student was recognized:
Photography
Silver Medal: Brody Harpin
2017-2018: Within Reach
The following students were recognized for their entries based on the 2017-2018 theme, "Within Reach":
Literature
Award of Excellence: Sage Swegle
Music Composition
Award of Excellence: Blake and Shane Wickham
Photography
Award of Excellence: Sage Swegle
Award of Merit: Brody Harpin
Honorable Mention: Joseph Burtis
Visual Arts
Award of Excellence: (tie) Blake Wickham, Shane Wickham, Sage Swegle
Award of Merit: (tie) Ella Johnson, Yzzy Bellotti
At the council level (Jefferson County PTA) of judging in November 2017, the following students were recognized:
Photography
Award of Excellence: Brody Harpin
Literature
Award of Excellence: Sage Swegle
Music Composition
Award of Excellence: Blake Wickham, Shane Wickham
At the state level of judging in February 2018, the following students were recognized:
Photography
Silver Medal: Brody Harpin
Music Compostion
Silver Medal: Shane Wickham
2016-2017: What is Your Story?
The following students were recognized for their entries based on the 2016-2017 theme, "What Is Your Story?":
Film Production
Award of Excellence: Blake and Shane Wickham
Literature
Award of Excellence: Allie Page
Photography
Award of Excellence: Sage Swegle
Award of Merit: Blake Wickham
Honorable Mention: Taylor Brown
Visual Arts
Award of Excellence: Julie Halstrom
Award of Merit: Sage Swegle
Honorable Mention: Blake Wickham
At the council level (Jefferson County PTA) of judging in November 2016, the following students were recognized:
Film Production
Award of Excellence: Blake Wickham
Award of Merit: Shane Wickham
Photography
Award of Excellence: Blake Wickham
At the state level of judging in February 2017, the following students and their projects were recognized:
Film Production
Gold Medal: Shane Wickham, "I Can Become What I Read!"
Photography
Silver Medal: Blake Wickham, "Stand Tall and Proud"
The Gold Medal entry went on to the National PTA Reflections Competition.