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Public officials, community leaders and Pasadena Unified staff and students gathered Monday morning in the Charles Westward. Eliot Arts Magnet Academy auditorium for a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration to recognize accolade winning student work that echoed moving themes from America's iconic civil rights leader.

The celebration is the signature event hosted past the Pasadena MLK Coalition that featured live readings from get-go place essay winners and performing fine art demonstrations from elementary, center and high school students.

"Equally a District, we believe and so much in making sure that nosotros espouse the principles of Dr. Male monarch especially every bit it relates to tolerance. As educators we teach children to explore and larn everyday. The Martin Luther Male monarch, Jr. celebrations demonstrate to the immature people in our schools that individuals, neighbors and communities can come together to notice solutions to some of our almost pressing problems. It shows them that individual volunteering and working in the service of others can and do brand a visible and meaningful difference," said Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Brian McDonald.

The MLK Community Coalition has sponsored the Martin Luther King Essay Contest for 26 years as a means to encourage students in the Pasadena Unified School District and local private schools to write essays addressing different aspects of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

Over 300 students participated in this years' contest that also included both visual and performing arts categories alongside essay writing.

"Nosotros capeesh appreciate this partnership with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Coalition and having customs members who are responsive and proactive about keeping his dream alive. All of our students can grow by taking fourth dimension to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the promise of equality and equity," said Julianne Reynoso, PUSD Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Education.

The auditorium—which included audience members Mayor Terry Tornek, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Senator Anthony Portantino, Rev. James Stevenson and more—was treated to alive essay readings from beginning place student winners that followed varied themes taught by Martin Luther King, Jr. followed past brief performing art demonstrations in the form of spoken give-and-take and interpretive dance pieces.

"I want to thank the Martin Luther Rex Customs Coalition for always making certain that the children are honored and also that nosotros do not forget the principles of equality and compassion that Martin Luther King stood for and that shaped this nation'southward history. Martin Luther King, Jr. showed us that nosotros can create a country that is more caring, more just and more whole and I know that together nosotros can keep to piece of work so that we can make certain that generations to come up will benefit," said Congresswoman Judy Chu.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Vacation Celebration is the last event that is a part of a month long series of events that include the Rekindling the Light of Peace, The Essay and Art Competition and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Interdenominational Service.

Over 20,000 Pasadena area students accept participated in the contest since its debut nearly thirty years ago.

"My claiming to each of united states of america today is to choose one or more of Dr. Rex'south values or objectives that we will pursue in the face up of those who would dissever the states and instill fear in our customs. I volition commit to yous that the metropolis will practice everything it tin to pursue his goals and his behavior," said City of Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek.

The celebration was presented in conjunction with the Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Aspires W Pasadena, Friends Indeed, Scott United Methodist Church building, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority-Pasadena Chapter, and the Urban center of Pasadena.

Here is a detailed list of all the student winners:

Art Competition – Uncomplicated School Winners
Yanelli Flamenco – 1st Place
fourth Grade
Madison Elementary
Teacher: Ms. Rodriguez

Giovana Novaes – 2nd Place
fifth Grade
Altadena Elementary School
Teacher: Ms. Alfonso

Brandon Yan – 3rd Place
4th Grade
Don Benito Simple School
Teacher: Mrs. Seger

Fine art Contest – Middle School Winners
Nicole Kwan – 1st Place
7th Class
McKinley Middle School
Teacher: Mr. Gray

Andres Olmos – 2nd Place
6th Class
Marshall Middle Schoolhouse
Teacher: Ms. Szklarski

Joselyn Lopez – third Place
7th Form
Blair Middle School
Teacher: Ms. Martinez

Art Contest – High Schoolhouse Winners
Alana Conner – 1st Place
Blair High School
12th Class
Teacher: Mrs. Martinez

Anna Givens – 2nd Place
Pasadena Loftier School
10th Form
Instructor: Ms. Gorecki

Pauldamyel Chavez – 3rd Identify
Blair High School
11th Form
Instructor: Mrs. Martinez

Essay Contest – Uncomplicated School Finalists
Maya De Cunto – 1st Identify
fourth Course
McKinley Simple School
Teacher: Ms. Tammy Harvey

Emma Griffith – 2nd Identify
fifth Class
San Rafael Unproblematic Schoolhouse
Teacher: Ms Marta Rosales

Ruby Chew – 3rd Place
fifth Class
Sierra Madre Uncomplicated School
Teacher: Ms. Tina Ogron

Essay Contest – Heart Schoolhouse Finalists
Kylie Way – 1st Place
7th Course
Marshall Center Schoolhouse
Instructor: Ms. Lisa Yamanouye

Savion Scott – 2nd Place
seventh Course
McKinley Middle School
Teacher: Ms. Tovar

Ian Macklin Sims – 3rd Place
7th Grade
Blair Middle School
Teacher: Ms. Christine McLaughlin

Essay Competition – High School Finalists
Enzo De Cunto – 1st Identify
9th Grade
Marshall High School
Teacher: Mr. Ganschow

Keira Minamizono Von Imbior – 2d Place
ninth Class
Marshall High School
Teacher: Mr. Ganschow

Sol (Melodie) Ahn – 3rd Place
9th Grade
Marshall High School
Instructor: Mr. Ganschow

Performing Arts Contest – Elementary School Finalists
Tremaine Woodard – 1st Identify
5th Grade
Altadena Elementary School
Instructor: Mrs. Miller

Zayriah Curry
fifth Course
Altadena Elementary Schoolhouse
Teacher: Mrs. Miller

Cedric Loma
5th Grade
McKinley Unproblematic School
Teacher: Ms. Gangi-Hall

Performing Arts Contest – Eye School Finalists
Nicole Kwan – 1st Place
6th Form
McKinley Middle Schoolhouse
Teacher: Ms. Rachel Zonshire

D'Anra "Dolly" Rogers
6th Grade
Eliot Middle School
Instructor: Ms. Amber Plummer

Vanja Tapia Park
seventh Grade
Eliot Middle School
Teacher: Ms. Bister Plummer

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