FIRST PLACE WINNER
Grade: 6th
School: Taylor Middle School
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, Baking, Spending time with Friends
Why I write: Why do I sit in front of my computer alone for hours trying to perfect an essay when I love physical movement and hanging out with others? This is because I enjoy expressing myself as an artist in various ways. I love the art of being able to use your body to send expressive and purposeful messages to the audience. In dance, you use your body to create shapes that tell a story using emotion and technique through movement. However, in writing, I get to express myself with words which gives me another way to show everyone who I am. I write because it gives me a chance to express myself using my abilities to be creative and send a forceful message to readers.
Second Place Article: “Unleashing Bay Area Performance Arts”
Awards
First Place Contest Winner - Winter ‘24
Top Creative Work of the Month - November ‘24
Second Place Contest Winner - Summer ‘24
Dive into Kayla's World
Dive into Kayla's World
Unleashing Bay Area Performance Arts
SECOND PLACE CONTEST WINNER: “Performance challenges the artist to think in innovative ways, but it also creates a challenge for the listener to understand the process of storytelling within the art form, bringing the community together,” states Thomas Yee, a cooperative violinist, teacher, and collaborator of the Bay Area arts community.
Growing up in America
“Is everyone ready to go?” my mom asked us as we stared at her from the back seats. Since her car had gotten a flat tire a few days ago, the whole family would all have to drive to different places in my dad’s car. I lazily rubbed my tired eyes from having to wake up extra early.
Presidential Speech
“Vote for the environment. Vote for changes. Vote for Kayla!” Having a balanced ecosystem, eco-friendly daily technologies, and clean energy sources are all extremely significant and valuable things that America needs to make the country a safe, pure and stabilized place for everyone.
Climate Change & Low-Income
Why are the damages of climate change more devastating and difficult to repair in low income and social class areas more than a community full of wealthy and resourceful people? How do disasters affect the low income and social class people in different ways than the wealthy?
Making New Changes to Aquatic Life
We all know that our communities could use a little tweaking here and there regarding marine wildlife. In general, many sea creatures are constantly stripped from their ecosystems due to human manufacturing, and the oceans contain numerous deadly chemicals released from cars, factories, and other buildings.
Maritime Mindset Scandal: Part 1
TOP CREATIVE WORK OF THE MONTH: Radio show: How many lies would you tell to become successful? Listen to the story of Michelle’s faked identity.
Maritime Mindset Scandal: Part 2
RADIO SHOW: She made it into Harvard. She got her dream job. But when will everyone find out she’s lied about it all?
The Amazing Mr. Milch
FIRST PLACE CONTEST WINNER: “My position at Taylor is one of leadership and I enjoy setting an ideal avatar for my students. I try to guide them to take a solid path which will eventually lead them to success in life. I stress solid morals and values while modeling them daily to my students.”
Maritime Mindset Scandal: Part 3
RADIO SHOW: Jennifer, Michelle. Michelle, Jennifer. How long can her double life last?
Top 5 Must-Haves for Ballet Dancers
For all my fellow dance students out there, here is a list of my favorite accessory essentials.
