“Together we can …” advance to the national competition of the PTA Reflections Program. With that theme in mind, Northshore School District students Tommy Holt of Shelton View Elementary and Noelle Kramer of Bear Creek Elementary shone at the state competition with their photography and music entries and were selected for nationals.

Holt, a second-grader, submitted “Honey Makers” in the photography category and Kramer, a fourth-grader, submitted “You and I” in the music category.

The annual PTA Reflections Program is designed to encourage students to use their artistic talents in six arts areas: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography and visual arts. All entries are judged on creative ability and interpretation of the current year’s theme.

Northshore students submitted 363 entries to the Northshore PTSA Council for its local Reflections competition and 46 were selected to send to the state competition. There were eight Northshore winners at the state level:

Visual Arts

Jeannie Campbell, Timbercrest Junior High, “Sacrifice to Save a Life”

Zijing Li, Kenmore Junior High, “Together We Can Strive to Win”

Lily Pezzee, Bear Creek Elementary, “Helping Hands”

Photography

Holt, “Honey Makers” (Outstanding Interpretation, Primary)

Music

Neusha Javad, Northshore Junior High, “Love, Trust and Respect”

Kramer, “You and I” (Outstanding Interpretation, Intermediate)

Film Production

Allison Doll, Crystal Springs Elementary, “Together We Can Make a Snowman”

Richard Graham, Inglemoor High, “Together is Better”