Project Description
2001 Diamond Winners
9th Annual Diamond Day – April 2, 2001
Orange County,
California
Grade 1-6 Category
![2001 Debowski 8×6](https://whymomdeservesadiamond.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2001-Debowski-8x6-1.jpg)
E. J. Debowski
- A beautiful rose that blooms in July. With bright golden sapphires – those are her eyes. Her hair is black like the calm, silent night. That’s my mom alright!
- Grade: 4
- School: John Malcom Elementary
- School City: Laguna Niguel, CA
- Diamond Teacher:
- Diamond Mom: Lisa
Orange County,
California
Grade 7-12 Category
![2001 Connella 8×6](https://whymomdeservesadiamond.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2001-Connella-8x6-1.jpg)
Alyssa Connella
- Mom is a masterpiece created with love. Her sparkling smile shines from above. Bountiful in kindness, she proceeds with great care. Without knowing how much I appreciate her there.
- Grade: 7
- School: La Paz Intermediate
- School City: Mission Viejo, CA
- Diamond Teacher:
- Diamond Mom: Michele
TEXAS
National Winner
![2001 Hernandez 8×6](https://whymomdeservesadiamond.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2001-Hernandez-8x6-1.jpg)
Jesus Hernandez, Jr.
- Behold the ark that bears the covenant of conception. From her womb the living bond arose. And so it is I must behold, my mother, the temple of creation.
- Grade: 12
- School: St. Thomas High School
- School City: Las Vegas, NV
- Diamond Teacher:
- Diamond Mom: Carmen