Arts and Reflections
For over 50 years, students have been creating original works of art of their own Reflections expressing their hopes, their feelings, and worlds.
The National PTA Reflections Program welcomes students of all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Students reflect on a theme and create original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography , Film Production , Literature , Music Composition , Photography and Visual Arts . Students earn positive recognition for their achievements.
Encourage your school community to imagine, create and celebrate with Reflections!
Questions? Contact arts@nyspta.org
2021 – 2022 Reflections Theme
NYS Award of Excellence winners:
Film Production Primary Division : Quinlan Brennan – Ocean Avenue PTA; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence Intermediate Division : Elizabeth Heiner – ER Hughes Elementary PTA; Leatherstocking RegionAward of Excellence Middle Division : Lawrence Hon – Harry B. Thompson MIddle PTSA; Nassau RegionAward of Excellence Senior Division : Sarah Renz – Briarcliff PTA; Westchester-East Putnam RegionAward of Excellence
Dance Choreography Primary Division : Charlotte Ozner – Bayview Elementary; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence Intermediate Division : Madelyn Guiliano – Nokomis Elementary; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence Middle Division : Charlotte McCormick – Heim Middle School PTSA; Western RegionAward of Excellence Senior Division : Alina Mirman – Commack Council; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence
Literature Primary Division : Aria Williams – Saw Mill Road PTA; Nassau RegionAward of Excellence Intermediate Division : Aarav Goenka – George A. Jackson PTA; Nassau RegionAward of Excellence Middle Division : Sierra Abano – Northport Middle School PTA; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence Senior Division : Uchechi Chukwuemeka – North Babylon High School PTSA; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence Special Artist : Thomas Giacalone – Setauket School; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence
Music Composition Primary Division : Maria Topis – Florence A Smith School PTA; Nassau RegionAward of Excellence Intermediate Division : Sally Ferruzzi – James H Boyd Intermediate; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence Middle Division : Jason Kasnicki – Casey Middle School PTSA; Western RegionAward of Excellence Senior Division : Christopher Addeo – Elwood Secondary-John H Glenn HS; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence Special Artist : Clara Ryan – South Orangetown Community Elem PTA; Central Hudson RegionAward of Excellence
Photography Primary Division : Emma Gonzalez – Northside School PTA; Nassau RegionAward of Excellence Intermediate Division : Kylie Pearsall – Donnelly PTA; Southeastern RegionAward of Excellence Middle Division : Aveline Gaines – Monroe-Woodbury MS PTA; Central Hudson RegionAward of Excellence Senior Division : Brooke Broder – Half Hollow Hills High School East PTA; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence Special Artist : Mylo Trinagel – Commack Council; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence
Visual Arts Primary Division : Chase Nolan – Parliament Place Elementary; Suffolk RegionAward of Excellence Intermediate Division : Ethan Kyubin Kim – J Irving Baylis PTA; Nassau RegionAward of Excellence Middle Division : Alyssa Huang – South Woods Middle School; Nassau RegionAward of Excellence Senior Division : Suhani Patel – Clarkstown; Central Hudson RegionAward of Excellence Special Artist : Donald Contreras-Mejias – Valley Stream South HS PTSA; Nassau RegionAward of Excellence
Looking ahead, the 2022—2023 Reflections Theme is Show Your Voice!