5TH ANNUAL ART & ESSAY CONTEST

"Save the Earth's Natural Resources!"

Contest Theme

Can Our Children Enjoy The Same Resources and Beauty That We Have Had for Generations?
• REDUCE waste by using less
• REUSE containers and other reusable products
• RECYCLE old products to make new one
Definition of the Theme and Brainstorming worksheet:
When planning your submission(s), it is important to think about the theme, SAVE THE EARTH’S
NATURAL RESOURCES: “Can Our Children Enjoy The Same Resources and Beauty That
We Have Had for Generations?”
• REDUCE waste by using less
• REUSE containers and other reusable products
• RECYCLE old products to make new one
In other words, try to think about the following ...
• The Earth has a lot of magnificent spectacles that have to be preserved for new generations.
• Technology could pollute nature and in turn impact the quality of life; we should realize the power
of that before it is too late.
• How can we preserve Earth’s natural resources as a society?
• What do we have to do as an individual about saving Earth’s natural resources?
• What are the short and long term consequences of wasting or polluting natural resources?
• What can be done at the international level to save Earth’s natural resources?
• How can I help increase awareness about saving Earth’s natural resources?
• How should I react to someone who is careless about saving Earth’s natural resources?
• How can we mobilize people around us to join forces and stand against using Earth’s natural
resources improperly?
• What role could parents and school officials play in prevention of wasting Natural Resources?

• What more could the state of New Jersey and law makers do to inform people about saving Earth’s
natural resources?

The theme of “SAVE THE EARTH’S NATURAL RESOURCES ” could mean much more than it
sounds. When composing your work, feel free to be creative. Just remember you want to present your
ideas in a way that will inspire the reader to think and become aware of the importance of the theme
and why it is important to consider it in today’s global world.

Here are some topics that may give ideas (not necessarily a comprehensive list):
CONNECTIVITY
Social media bridges gaps, fostering global understanding and collaboration.
EMPATHY
Sharing stories promotes compassion, inspiring collective efforts towards peace.
DIALOGUE
Open conversations on social platforms facilitate conflict resolution and tolerance.
AWARENESS
Social media amplifies marginalized voices, shedding light on critical peacebuilding issues.
MOBILIZATION
Online platforms enable grassroots movements to drive positive change.
INCLUSIVITY
Social media fosters diverse perspectives, nurturing a more harmonious society.

Art Category

High School
1st Place | Yousung Kim | Bergen County Technical HS
2nd Place | Haine Cho | Bergen County Academics
3rd Place | Rae Cade | Wallkill Valley Regional HS
Honorable Mentions
Diamond Jones Vaughn | Piscataway High School
Grace Bowman | Haddonfiled Memorial HS
Adrian Dela Cerna | Bergenfield High School
Mikhaela-Jane LeeHo | Middlesex County Academy for Allied Health
Sylvana Sawires | Bergen County Academics
Middle School
1st Place | Nicole Huh | Fort Lee School #1
2nd Place | Frances Kim | North Middle School
3rd Place | Joon Han | L.F Cole Middle School
Honorable Mentions
Helen Yang | Piscataway Sharron Art Center
Jennifer Huang | William Annin Middle School
Suah Oh | Upper School
Lauren Sheng | William Amin Middle School
Kevin Ju | William Amin Middle School

Essay Category

High School

1st Place | Laura KIncaid | Kingsway Regional High School | View

2nd Place | Joseph Choi | River Dell High School | View

3rd Place | Domanique Martin | Irvington High School | View

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Honorable Mentions

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Kevin Mosie | Irvington High School | View

Nicole Minogue | Middlesex County Academy | View 

Gabe Koslow | Bergenfield High School | View

Robert Piper | Wallkill Valley Regional High School | View

Aliya Blackwood | Paterson Charter School for Science and
Technology | View

Middle School

1st Place | Ryan Zweier | Veterans Memorial Middle School | View

2nd Place | Juliana Cambra | Stafford Intermediate School | View

3rd Place | Annalise Jarski | Westwood Regional Junior/Senior High
School | View

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Honorable Mentions

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Brianna Bello | Halsted Middle School | View

Jason Li | Cranbury School | View 

Owen Duffy | Frelinghuysen Middle School | View

Harvey Wang | Brooklawn Middle School | View

Ivana Tang | Valleyview Middle School | View

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