Reflections

Reflections 2024-25

“Accepting Imperfection” is the theme of this year’s Reflections contest. Explore the arts & express yourself on one of six categories.


Categories and Divisions

Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist (All grades welcome).*

Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.


Broughton student submissions are due October 17. For more details on Reflections & submission requirements visit the link in our bio @broughtonptsa or see Ms. Aker or Ms. Vandeboom. 


For more information visit https://ncpta.org/programs-events/reflections-arts-program

BHSPTA is thrilled to announce the 2023-24 Reflections Winners & Honorees


By Category:

Film - Lilah Riffel-D'Loughy (From Stardust)

Music Composition & Score - Leo Molinoff (Steadfast)

Photography - Kyla Egan (Strength)

Visual Arts - 1st Place - Miriam Ragsdale (don't tell me there's no peace in death)/2nd place - Maggie Green (Love Among the Pack)


And Four  Finalists in Visual Arts

Whitney Wilson (Jellyfish)

Camille May (Sisterhood)

Halley Powell (Growing with Time)

Griffin Lee (Home)


Wake County Winners:

Wake County received over 425 entries from more than 40 separate WCPSS schools, once again showing exemplary talent, creativity, and compassion in their incredible art! Judges had the impossible task of rating and ranking these submissions. The following students (Wake County Reflections Qualifiers) are Wake County finalists from this year’s program, and all will be invited to join our Reflections Winners celebration in the spring. This year, NC PTA permitted Wake County PTA to submit only first and second place to its state-level competition. Those pieces designated “1st Place” and “2nd Place” on this list will move on to represent Wake County at the State Level.

Broughton is honored to announce that two of our students were among the list of qualifiers in his/her respective division. Congratulations to the following Broughton artists!

Music Composition & Score

Leo Molinoff

Steadfast

Photography - Kyla Egan
Strength


 Visual Arts 1st Place

Miriam Ragsdale
don't tell me there's no peace in death

 Visual Arts 2nd Place

Maggie Green 

Love Among the Pack

Visual Arts Finalist

Whitney Wilson
 Jellyfish


Visual Arts Finalist

Camille May
Sisterhood


Visual Arts Finalist

Griffin Lee
 Home

Visual Arts Finalist

Halley Powell
Growing with Time


Link to video, music, and artwork image entries


The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. The 2023-24 Reflections theme was "I am hopeful because..."


PTSA Reflections 

Broughton Entry Form HERE.

Explore the Arts and Express Yourself

National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

Categories and Divisions

Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist (All grades welcome).*

Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.


Learn more and see past winners here:  PTA.org/Reflections