Reflections is a National PTA arts program that gives students the opportunity to express themselves in any of the following areas:
- Visual Arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, metal etching, etc.)
- Photography
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Dance Choreography
- Video Production
Students have from the start of the school year to create new a piece of artwork inspired by this year’s theme. One entry may be submitted per student. 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 at Red Rocks Community College; pieces selected there may go on to state or national judging.
The West Jefferson Middle School PTA wants to give our students the opportunity to express themselves and their talents in as many ways as possible! We’re excited to see what our talented students create for this program.
Please refer to the following documents as students prepare their submissions:
- 2018 Reflections information handout
- 2018-2019 National Reflections rules
- 2018 Reflections entry form (a completed form must be turned in with each entry)
All pieces need to be submitted no later than [MONTH] XX. Any additional questions may be directed to [CHAIR NAME] at [DETAILS].
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.
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 district (Jefferson County) level 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, Happiness is Within Reach
Music Composition
Silver Medal: Shane Wickham, ​Building Sand Castles
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 district (Jefferson County) level 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.