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Riverside County Youth Place in November Hope & Justice Contest
November’s Hope & Justice contest asked youth to reflect on someone who has inspired them, supported them, or used their influence for good. Participants selected a “Mental Health Hero” as their focus, using their chosen artform to highlight someone who helps others see the possibilities within themselves, inspiring them to overcome and do great things with their lives. Congratulations to the youth from Riverside County who placed in the contest!
- First Place – Hope and Justice: “Words of Hope” by Shayla Luong, Valley View High School
- Third Place – Film and Written Works: “A Brick Wall” by Christian Bolanos, Landmark Middle School
- Honorable Mention – Film and Written Works: “My Hero” by Nicole Vincent, 10th Grade, David A Brown Middle School
View the full list of November winners here.
Riverside County Youth Place in September Hope & Justice Contest
September’s Hope & Justice Contest asked youth to think about what their anchor is when going through a tough time. Their anchor could be anything that brings them joy, helps them cope, or reminds them of their reasons for living. Congratulations to the youth from Riverside County who placed in the contest!
- Third Place – High School Art: “Feeling the Melody” by Audrey Hills, Palm Desert High School
- Honorable Mention – Written Works: “Not Me” by Angel Rodriguez, Indio High School
View the complete list of September winners here.
Riverside County Students Recognized for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Achievements
The Directing Change Program & Film Contest announced the regional finalists in the 10th annual student contest encouraging young people to create short films and about suicide prevention and mental health.
- First Place Suicide Prevention (Region 2): Eleanor Roosevelt High School “The Light in the Darkness”
- Second Place Suicide Prevention (Region 2): Eleanor Roosevelt High School “Dear Diary” (Team Pick)
- Third Place Suicide Prevention – TIED (Region 2): Murrieta Valley High School “Breaking Your Trust” (Team Pick)
- Second Place Mental Health Matters (Region 2): Ramona High School “Not an Adjective” (Team Pick)
- Third Place Mental Health Matters (Region 2): Eleanor Roosevelt High School “First Step”
Statewide Winners Announced in Annual Directing Change Film Contest
Statewide winners in the Through the Lens of Culture, Hope & Justice, Animated Short and Walk in Our Shoes categories were announced by the Directing Change Program & Film Contest at the virtual awards ceremony!
- First Place Through the Lens of Culture: Polytechnic High School “Solitude”
- Second Place Through the Lens of Culture: Murrieta Valley High School “El Secreto”
- Third Place Through the Lens of Culture: Valley View High School “Vergüenza”
- Fifth Place Through the Lens of Culture – TIED: Ramona High School “Transposed”
- First Place Hope & Justice – Hope – TIED: David A Brown Middle School “White Noise”
- Second Place Hope & Justice – Hope: David A Brown Middle School “Redefined Hope”
- Fifth Place Animated Short – TIED: Eleanor Roosevelt High School “Out to Sea”
- Fourth Place Walk in Our Shoes – The Superhero in Each of Us: Mountain View Middle School “Basketball Hero”
- Third Place Walk in Our Shoes – What is Mental Health & Words Matter – TIED: David A Brown Middle School “Unfiltered”
- Fourth Place Walk in Our Shoes – What is Mental Health & Words Matter: David A Brown Middle School “Consider The Following”
