Project Description

2016 Diamond Winners

24th Annual Diamond Day – Friday, May 6, 2016

Orange County,
California

Grade 1-5 Category

Gina Kim

The sunshine on my playground
The wind that cradles me
The light in the darkest cave
The elements of my life

    • Grade: 5
    • School: Margaret Landell Elementary
    • School City: Cypress
    • Diamond Teacher: Fernando Sintora
    • Diamond Mom: Sue Kim
    • Contest Panel Judge: Cristina Barber

Orange County,
California

Grade 6-12 Category

Danali Olivares

Rough and blistered hands,
holding me safe.
My light from darkness,
my sanity from madness,
whispering comfort in my ears.

    • Grade: 7
    • School: Mendez Fundamental
    • School City: Santa Ana
    • Diamond Teacher:  Ernesto Cisneros
    • Diamond Mom: Lucero Gallegos
    • Contest Panel Judge:  Debbra DeMarco