The Art Exhibit for the PTA Reflections National Arts Competition with  Farmington High School students was held at Mentobe Cafe on Tuedsay, December 4, 2012.  

Categories included Literature, Dance Choreography, Visual Arts, Music Composition, Photography.  All students in the country are given the same theme to interpret:  "The Magic of a Moment...", so each entry has the same theme shown in a completely unique way.  It is so interesting to see what the students have to say!  

Generous prize donations came from many sources;  local photographer and educator Monte Nagler, DDC Dances, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the city of Farmington Hills Special Services, and Miller's Art Supplies in Farmington Hills. 

The evening included all entries displayed in a gallery-style, a video performance of Dipika Krishnaswami's dance entry, a music of Adam Shepard's piano composition, and a live music performance of Annika Andersson's trio musical composition.

Winning entries were announced, and here is the list:

Visual Arts

1.  Enchanted Wings by Kristen Grider

2.  Natalie Gaines

Honorable Mention. Lauren Haas

Honorable Mention. Alison Hunt

Music Composition

1.  Discovering the Magic by Annika Andersson

2.  Momentarily by Adam Shepard

Dance Choreography 

1.  Dipika Krishnaswami

Photography

1.  Brooke Shepard

2.  The Perfect Light by Alexis Stark 

Honorable Mention.  Kristen Grider

Literature  

1.  A Moment of Hope by Madeline Trevisan

2.  Daybreak by Sidney Schrand

Honorable Mention. Big Feet Stomp Away by Kalyani Ramamurthy

Honorable Mention. The Snow Falls Softly by Genna Reed