District 58 Students To Showcase Artwork In State Competition

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Nineteen students from Downers Grove Grade School District 58 will showcase their works of art during the state PTA Reflections competition.

This year, students created pieces in different media, drawing inspiration from the contest theme of Accepting Imperfections. Below is a list of the District 58 students who will compete at state for a chance to make it to the national level of PTA Reflections.

• Edward Aievoli, Visual Arts, “Shoot For the Moon,” Lester Elementary
• Rachel Avila, Photography, “Magical Storms,” Whittier Elementary
• Rachel Curran, Photography, “Weed in a Field of Flowers,” Fairmount Elementary
• Tommy Dussman, Visual Arts, “My Imperfections,” Hillcrest Elementary
• Ashley Erickson: Dance, “Beautiful In Every Different Way,” Lester Elementary
• Henry Haley, Photography, “The Nature of Imperfection,” Belle Aire Elementary
• Greta Hirthe, Literature, “The Old Gnarled Tree,” Hillcrest Elementary
• Dell Hollmeyer, Visual Arts, “Messhattan,” Indian Trail Elementary
• Nora James, Film, “Human Law,” O’Neill Middle School
• Anna Leopoldo, Visual Arts, “Nature’s Perfect Imperfections,” O’Neill Middle School
• Sydney Maschek, Dance, “Get Up and Dance,” Highland Elementary
• George Onken, Literature, “Views of Imperfection,” Herrick Middle School
• Hank Pearce, Music, “Jungle Step,” Belle Aire Elementary
• Lucy Ray, Literature, “I Can Accept Imperfection,” Pierce Downer Elementary
• Darby Shea, Dance, “Perfect,” Whittier Elementary
• Juliana Sleboda, Literature, “Courage,” Herrick Middle School
• Lydia Stone, Photography, “Smallest Imperfection, Biggest Difference” Lester Elementary
• Kendra Wasielewski, Dance, “My True Self,” Herrick Middle School
• Matilda Yodka, Dance, “Accepting Life How It Is,” Whittier Elementary

Each piece will be featured in May at an honorary Illinois PTA event called "Spotlight."