District 58 Student Heads To National 'PTA Reflections Competition,' Others Place At State

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — A students Downers Grove Grade School District 58 will head to the national level of the PTA Reflections Program, and several other students were recognized during the state competition on April 18.

The students created art in multiple media inspired by this year's theme, which was "I Belong." Morgan S., who attends Hillcrest Elementary School, will Schlange will advance to the national competition for her film "Belong?"

In March, close to two dozen district students were selected to advance to the state competition.

The following students also earned nods for their artwork at the state level.

State Award of Artistic Distinction

Tommy D. of Herrick Middle School in visual arts

State Honorable Mentions

• Ashley Erickson of Herrick in dance choreography
• Violet Hawker of Pierce Downer Elementary School in visual arts
• Vivi Ibach of Lester Elementary School in photography
• Emma Menet of O'Neill Middle School in visual arts
• Mitchell Onken of Lester Elementary School in visual arts
• Minaal Sikandar of O'Neill Middle School in literature

Awards for the national competition will be announced May 1.

For more than 50 years, the PTA Reflections program has invited annual submissions from students throughout the U.S. on themes chosen by fellow students. Students compete in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, photography, music composition and visual arts.