Project Description
2005 Diamond Winners
13th Annual Diamond Day – March 5, 2005
Orange County,
California
Grade 1-5 Category

Analyse Groton
- My mother’s eyes are like two fireflies glistening in the moonlit sky. Her kiss is like a big blue wish. Mother is Nature’s way of saying “Hooray!”
- Grade: 4
- School: Linda Vista Elementary
- School City: Orange, CA
- Diamond Teacher: Orlene Burd
- Diamond Mom: Patricia
Orange County,
California
Grade 6-12 Category

Jason Punzalan
- You’re spring’s showering rain of care. You’re summer’s shining smile. You’re autumn’s sweater of warm comfort. You’re winter’s beauty. You’re my mother, the seasons of love.
- Grade: 9
- School: Servite High School
- School City: Anaheim, CA
- Diamond Teacher: Norma Palda
- Diamond Mom: Lucrecia
Colorado Springs,
Colorado
National Winner

Emily Magers
- Her voice, a nightingale.
Her touch, butterfly wings
Her heart, overflowing with love
Her kisses, flawless bubbles
Mom, a perfect gem…a gift forever. - Grade: 6
- School: Timberview Middle School
- School City: Colorado Springs, CO
- Diamond Teacher: Bridget Burdan
- Diamond Mom: Kyong