Project Description

2004 Diamond Winners

12th Annual Diamond Day – March 6, 2004

Orange County,
California

Grade 6-12 Category

Tyler Buttle

Her voice- a chorus of angels
Her kisses- a butterfly’s whisper
Her spirit- a gentle summer breeze
Her love- a deep sea
My mother- a precious diamond

  • Grade: 5
  • School: Reilly Elementary
  • School City: Mission Viejo, CA
  • Diamond Teacher:  Karen French
  • Diamond Mom: Jodi

Orange County,
California

Grade 1-5 Category

Erica Haggerty

My mother’s blue eyes are magical fountains in heaven. Her voice calls upon the angels to sing. The sunset is a sign that she is in my heart.

  • Grade: 8
  • School: St. Angela Merici
  • School City: Brea, CA
  • Diamond Teacher: Diana Brandt
  • Diamond Mom:  Judith

Grass Valley,
CALIFORNIA

National Winner

Lindsey Croft

Eyes sparkling, like iridescent drops of rain
Smiles warm, as hot cocoa on frigid rosebud lips
Loving, deeper than all the oceans and seas
Mother- my sanctuary

  • Grade: 12
  • School: Nevada Union High
  • School City: Grass Valley, CA
  • Diamond Teacher:  Lynn Mc Daniel
  • Diamond Mom: Lynne