What does respect look like through a child’s eyes? Arnold & Itkin LLP RESPECT Art Contest challenges students to share their definition of respect in two sentences or less, paired with an original piece of artwork. Selected winners will receive a personal cash prize, help direct a donation to a charity they support, and secure funding for their school.
Four students from Pasadena Independent School District were recognized at the Harris County Civil Courthouse.
Our students brought home two 1st place prizes, one 2nd place prize, and a 3rd pace prize.
1st place: Everly C. from Fred Roberts Middle School- $2,000 for the Pasadena Animal Shelter.
1st place: Rebeca R. from Earnesteen Milstead Middle School- $2,000 for the Pasadena Animal Shelter.
2nd place: Isiah S. from Dr. Dixie Melillo Middle School – Pasadena ISD- $1,500 for the Texas Children’s Hospital.
3rd place: Kelvin B. from Bobby Shaw Middle School- $1,000 for the Pet Cancer Society.
Thank you to the partners at Arnold & Itkin LLP for making this incredible experience possible for our students. Congratulations to all these students and their teachers for proudly representing our district and bringing home such amazing cash prizes for themselves, their school, and their charity! City of Pasadena, Texas
Summary
Four students from Pasadena Independent School District earned recognition at the Harris County Civil Courthouse as winners of the RESPECT Art Contest, organized by Arnold & Itkin LLP. The contest invited students to express their understanding of respect in two sentences and pair it with original artwork. The competition yielded significant prizes for the students and charitable organizations. Everly C. and Rebeca R., both from Fred Roberts and Earnesteen Milstead Middle Schools, respectively, each secured a 1st place prize of $2,000, designated for the Pasadena Animal Shelter. Isiah S. from Dr. Dixie Melillo Middle School received the 2nd place award of $1,500, which will benefit Texas Children’s Hospital. Kelvin B. from Bobby Shaw Middle School earned a 3rd place prize of $1,000 for the Pet Cancer Society. The contest recognized the students’ creativity and commitment to giving back, showcasing the support of community partners involved in the event.