Pasadena MLK Community Coalition

Keeping the Legacy of Martin Luther King Alive!

Pasadena MLK Community Coalition - Keeping the Legacy of Martin Luther King Alive!

And the Winner is…

What an auspicious YEAR! An historical inauguration…the legacy we celebrated this MLK holiday…a wonderful keynote speaker in former California state assembly member Anthony Portantino…music…and inspiring words and art from our finalists! Phwew! Awesome!

Here is the list of official results from the 2013 Essay and Art contests. PLEASE check back here, over the next few weeks, to see photos and read the essays from our outstanding winners!!

As always we appreciate the continued support and participation of the community. And without further ado, here are your 2012-2013 Essay and Art Contest Winners!

The 2012-2013 Winners’ Circle

Elementary School Essay Division

  • Kacie Ossman, Sierra Madre Elementary (Teacher, Ms. Ogron) 1st Place
  • Janelle Johnson, McKinley (Teacher, Mr. Rojos) 2nd Place
  • Victor Hoffman, McKinley (Teacher, Mr. Rojos) 3rd Place

Elementary School Art Division

  • Peter Devletyan, McKinley (Teacher, Ms. Gonzalez) 1st Place
  • Jane Kim, McKinley (Teacher, Ms. Gonzalez) 2nd Place
  • Kate Hanloser, McKinley (Teacher, Ms. Gangi-Hall) 3rd Place

Middle School Essay Division

  • Johanna Dickie, Blair (Teacher, Ms. Laughlin) 1st Place
  • Axel Tanner, Sierra Madre Middle School (Teacher, Ms. Nepf) 2nd Place
  • Jordan Bray, Marshall (Teacher, Ms. Mares) 3rd Place

Middle School Art Division

  • Bethany Chun, Eliot (Teacher, Mr. Moya) 1st Place
  • Nadine Satamian, Marshall (Ms. Mares-Lopez) 2nd Place
  • Maria Munoz, Eliot (Mr. Moya) 3rd Place

High School Essay Division

  • Madeleine Cameron, Peace and Justice Academy (Teacher, Ms. Conley) 1st Place
  • Hyun-Soo Kim, CIS Academy (Teacher, Mr. Quaranta) 2nd Place
  • Patsy Estrada, Blair High School (Teacher, Ms. Anderson) 3rd Place

High School Art Division

  • Miguel Garcia, Blair High School (Teacher, Ms. Martinez) 1st Place
  • Cristian Fabian, Blair High School (Teacher, Ms. Martinez) 2nd Place
  • Fernando Vasquez, Blair High School (Teacher, Ms. Martinez) 3rd Place

And as always…CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!


Upcoming Events January 2013

Happy New Year, to one and all!!

We are quickly approaching the MLK Holiday and as has been our tradition, the Pasadena MLK Community Coalition will be hosting a number of events in honor of the Civil Rights leader and to support our community. Here is a list of the events:

“Day On Not Off” Saturday January 19, 2013, 8am-Noon The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We Serve, the President’s national call to service initiative. It calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to our most pressing national problems…and what better place this year than John Muir High School! Join us to beautify and care for a school with a long tradition and a forward-thinking principal, Mr. Timothy Sippel. Meet in the school’s center quad, 1905 Lincoln Avenue Pasadena 91103. Project Coordinators: Mr. Al Bailey and Ms. Joan Reed For more information call (626) 355-1583

MLK Jr. Holiday Celebration Monday, January 21,2O13 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Live Coverage of the Presidential Inauguration 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. followed by presentation of awards to student contestants in the MLK Community Coalition Essay and Art Contests. And as always, come mingle with local and state political leaders, while enjoying music from local artists and a fabulous lunch. The event will be held at Robinson Park 1081 North Fair Oaks Avenue Pasadena 91103