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Dance Choreography
Dance Choreography is the act of creating movement. The choreographer (student submitting entry) may be the performer or one of the performers, but the choreographer does not have to perform in the entry.
Film Production
Film Production is the process of making a film. The producer (student submitting the entry) is not required to appear in the film but if the student chooses to, a camera tripod may be used. All screenwriting, directing, camera/filming and editing must be done by the student producer.
Literature
Literature is the art of writing. The author (student submitting entry) is a person who expresses their own thoughts and ideas through the use of words. Authors submit a single literary work, handwritten or typed, using grade-appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts include many art forms that are visual in nature. The artist (student submitting entry) is a person who captures their own thoughts and ideas to create a visual piece of art.
Photography
Photography includes a single photo, panoramic, photomontage, a multiple exposure, negative sandwich or photogram. Original black-and-white and color images are accepted. Entrant must be the one to take the photograph. Must be mounted or matted on cardboard matte, poster board, or other sturdy material.
Music Composition
Music Composition is the process of creating a new piece of music. The composer (student submitting entry) is a person who expresses their own thoughts and ideas through the use of sound. The student composer may submit an entry performed by an individual or group and/or make use of a sound library generated performance of a composed score. Student composers are not required to perform their composition.
Congratulations!
2022-2023
Hanover County Reflections Winners
Film Production
Intermediate
Outstanding Interpretation-Bria Hanville (Pole Green Elementary PTA)
AWard of Excellence-Clara Sykes (Pearson's Corner ES PTA)
Award of Merit-Antony Ordaz (Mechanicsville Elementary PTA)
Special Arts
Outstanding Interpretation-Emma Bruffey (Kersey Creek ES PTA)
Musical Composition
Primary
Outstanding Interpretation-Arianna Hanville (Beaverdam ES PTA)
Award of Exellence-Layla Urban (Beaverdam ES PTA)
Intermediate
Outstanding Interpretation-Jackson Irwin (Kersey Creek ES PTA)
Award of Excellence-Jaxen Santiago (South Anna Elementary PTA)
Award of Merit-Fiona Simmons(Cool Spring Elementary)
Middle School
Oustanding Interpretation-Rasheeda Diong (Bell Creek MS PTA)
High School
Oustanding Interpretation-Fi Berry (Hanover High School PTSA)
Dance Choreography
Primary
Outstanding Interpretation-Gracelyn Taylor (Beaverdam ES PTA)
Award of Excellence-Amaya Santiago (South Anna ES PTA)
Award of Merit-Amaya Santiago (South Anna ES PTA)
Intermediate
Oustanding Interpretation-Kaylee Hall (Laurel Meadow ES PTA)
Award of Excellence-Caroline Farmer (Pearson's Corner ES PTA)
Award of Merit-Jaxen Santiago (South Anna ES PTA)
Photography
Primary
Oustanding Interpretation-Gabriella Moore (Cool Spring ES PTA)
Award of Excellence-Adam Keenan (Cold Harbor ES PTA)
Award of Merit-Molly Hudson (Elmont ES PTA)
Intermediate
Oustanding Interpretation-Jack Barber (Cool Spring ES PTA)
Award of Excellence-Karissa Fowlkes (Laurel Meadow ES PTA)
Award of Merit-Kennedy Harris (Kersey Creek ES PTA)
Middle School
Oustanding Intepretation-Charles Rachel (Chickahominy Middle School)
Award of Excellence-Camryn Herndon (Bell Creek Middle School)
Award of Merit-Ella Goldstein (Oak Knoll Middle School PTA)
High School
Outstanding Intepretation-Cordelia Crawford (Hanover High School PTSA)
Literature
Primary
Outstanding Interpretation-James Ridge Cooper (Beaverdam ES PTA)
Award of Excellence-Gemma Hatoum (Kersey Creek ES PTA)
Award of Merit-Amaya Santiago (South Anna ES PTA)
Intermediate
Outstanding Interpretation-Emma Lynne Reitveld (Mechanicsville ES PTA)
Award of Excellence -Lillian Parris (Elmont ES PTA)
Award of Merit-Komal Norang
Middle School
Oustanding Interpretation-Nora Powell (Oak Knoll MS PTA)
Award of Excellence-Taylor Hawkins (Bell Creek Middle School PTA)
High School
Outstanding Interpretation-Adain Poyer (Hanover HS PTA)
Visual Arts
Special Artist
Outstanding Interpretation-Draxon McLaren (Laurel Meadow ES PTA)
Primary
Outstanding Interpretation-Gracelyn Cox (South Anna ES PTA)
Award of Excellence-Ellie Pratt (Pole Green ES PTA)
Award of Merit-Violet Bishoff (Beaverdam ES PTA)
Intermediate
Outstanding Interpretation-Leah Johnson (Kersey Creek ES PTA)
Award of Excellence-Lorelai Doran (Elmont ES PTA)
Award of Merit-Bonnie McHugh (Pearsons Corner ES PTA)
Middle School
Outstanding Interprettion-Matthew Lee (Bell Creek MS PTA)
Award of Excellence- Peyton Randolph (Oak Knoll MS PTA)
Award of Merit-Caroline Shaw (Oak Knoll MS PTA)
High School
Award of Excellence-Brody Flippen (Hanover HS PTSA)
* Student received award at state PTA level
+ Student received award at National level
State level award winners will be announced on the Virginia PTA Facebook page around March 15th
Reflections Awards Program Students in Pre-K through grade 12 create theme-based artwork in dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts. Grade divisions are:
-Primary (K-2)
-Intermediate (Grades 3-5)
-Middle School (Grades 6-8)
-High School (Grades 9-12)
-Special Artist (All Grades)
Membership in the Virginia PTA provides the opportunity to participate in the National PTA Reflections program. This competition encourages students to explore the arts and express themselves by providing positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Since it was founded in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, millions of students have benefited from this program.