Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center's
Dennis Thomas 20th annual
Art and Writing Challenge- 2018
Topic for 2018: "The Next Chapter of the American Dream"
Cesar Chavez once said, “Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” President John F. Kennedy said, “Everywhere immigrants have enriched and strengthened the fabric of American life.”
For hundreds of years America has been built on the dreams and hard work of immigrants. Our country’s history is one built by people from all over the world coming here, or brought here, for many reasons. That work continues. What current issues over immigration are affecting you, your family, and/or your community? How have you, your family, or friends been involved in addressing these issues? In what ways are immigrants helping to write the next chapter of the American Dream?
Students submitted entries in three different categories:
"Winning Art & Writing Challenge Entries" menu and view the 2018 tabs for Middle School and High School.
Cesar Chavez once said, “Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” President John F. Kennedy said, “Everywhere immigrants have enriched and strengthened the fabric of American life.”
For hundreds of years America has been built on the dreams and hard work of immigrants. Our country’s history is one built by people from all over the world coming here, or brought here, for many reasons. That work continues. What current issues over immigration are affecting you, your family, and/or your community? How have you, your family, or friends been involved in addressing these issues? In what ways are immigrants helping to write the next chapter of the American Dream?
Students submitted entries in three different categories:
- Essay
- Creative Writing
- Art
"Winning Art & Writing Challenge Entries" menu and view the 2018 tabs for Middle School and High School.
Complete list of Winners:
Winning Artwork:
Congratulations to all!
Honorable Mentions:
The Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center wishes to acknowledge the
generous donations received in support of the Art & Writing Challenge program:
Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation
Attorney Ann Van de Pol
Ronald H. Yang and Katherine K. Tan
And thanks to Our Savior's Lutheran Church for the assistance and the use of
Fellowship Hall for the Art & Writing Challenge Awards Dinner.
generous donations received in support of the Art & Writing Challenge program:
Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation
Attorney Ann Van de Pol
Ronald H. Yang and Katherine K. Tan
And thanks to Our Savior's Lutheran Church for the assistance and the use of
Fellowship Hall for the Art & Writing Challenge Awards Dinner.