SMUSD had 8 students who placed at the First District PTA, 2025–2026 Reflections program, “I Belong.”
Students competed against 21 other councils (240+ school PTAs) in the First District. Entries receiving an Award of Excellence will be forwarded to the California State PTA for further judging.
Congrats to all!
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Ava Newton, San Marino Junior
Award of Excellence — “Make That Change” -
Maggie Almond, Valentine 2nd Grader
Award of Merit — “A Place to Belong”
Photography
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Aaron Noshadi, Valentine 3rd Grader
Award of Merit — “Where My Heart Belongs”
Music Composition
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Riyan Vishwanath, San Marino Freshman
Award of Excellence — “Acceptance” -
Isaiah Yao, Huntington 6th Grader
Award of Excellence — “The Echo of My Heritage” -
Arvin Wu, Valentine 2nd Grader
Award of Excellence — “We Belong”
Literature
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Tabitha Han, San Marino Sophomore
Award of Merit — “Boxes”
Film Production
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Aubtin Mehraie, Valentine 4th Grader
Award of Merit — “A Job For James”
