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10TH ANNUAL ART & ESSAY CONTEST

“Solidarity in the Middle of a Pandemic”

Contest Theme

This year’s theme is Solidarity in the middle of a pandemic! We are seeking submissions examining how a tragic pandemic can bring the best out of people. Students could approach this subject through how society as whole reacts to the COVID-19 pandemic or how individuals rise above the adversity. Here are some ideas to ponder:

During this tragic pandemic?

What is the role of first responders?

How are minorities and underprivileged parts of the society affected?

How is technology used to help others and fight COVID-19?

How is life in quarantine like?

What are some lessons learned to mitigate the effects of similar tragedies in the future?

Are there any positive takeaways about personal growth, family relationships, community development?

Here are some topics that may give ideas (not necessarily a comprehensive list):

CONNECTIVITY

Social media bridges gaps, fostering global understanding and collaboration.

EMPHATY

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 | Anjali Singh | South Brunswick High School

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2nd Place | Chloe Viereck | Clearview Regional High School

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3rd Place | Angela Xu | Bridgewater-Raritan High School

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Honorable Mentions

Amber Paulino | Fairlawn High School

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Grace Tan | Ridge High School

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Daniyel Brackett | Linden High School

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Jessica Guan | Bridgewater-Raritan High School

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Elle Mountford | Communications High School

Middle School

1st Place | June Paget | Learning Community Charter School

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2nd Place | Xenia Reynoso | Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology

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3rd Place | Nabilah Nisar | Pond Road Middle School

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Honorable Mentions

Vanessa DeSouza | Carl W. Goetz Middle School

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Mariella Morales | Carl W. Goetz Middle School

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Chloe Andujar | R. W. Kershaw Middle School

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Kayla Peng | Warren Middle School

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Bania Barrera | Broad Street School

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Essay Category

High School

1st Place | Emily Doucet | Mom’s Jasmine-Chamomile Tea | Fair Lawn High School | View

2nd Place | Zoya Jadhav | Amity Amidst a Crisis | Robbinsville High School | View

3rd Place | Javaree Gordon | A Family’s Struggle | Linden High School | View

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Honorable Mentions

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Tatiana Hlinka | The Covid-19 Dilemma | Readington Middle School | View

Nelly Reynoso | Disharmonious Solidarity | Arts High School | View

Eustakia Moreta | Escaping Through Town | Fair Lawn High School | View

Ebony Nkrumah | Six Feet Apart But Six Feet Closer | STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges | View

Marvin Vega | Growing Closer in Isolation | Technology High School | View

Middle School

1st Place | Adalyn Shen | The Worst Day In My Life | Warren Middle School | View

2nd Place | Yash Rajput | Fighting Against COVID, One Act of Kindness at a Time | Evenel Middle School | View

3rd Place | Emily Gerchak | A Tale of Resilience and Generosity in the Time of COVID-19 | Shrewsbury Middle School | View

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Honorable Mentions

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Alison Turok | Becoming Unstoppable Together | Explore Middle School | View

Danielle Scoblete | The Power of Collective Action | Memorial Junior School | View

Julian Schwarz | The Power of Positivity During Adversity | Shrewsbury Borough School | View

Anya Karyekar | Warren Middle School | View

Abigail Mathew | A Journey Through Quarantine | Roy W. Brown Middle School | View

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