Student Corner

Welcome to the student corner. Watch videos, read stories, see art, all created by students who have been inspired by Choosing to Participate.
Casey Ehrlich

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Young people design and send Casey fabric squares that reflect their passion for the environment. Casey brought the project to her own school, and then contacted the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brother, and several local schools.

Mother Caroline Academy

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After watching the film Not in Our Town, the students from Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center Community Organizing Club initiated a campaign called “Spread the Peace.”

Name City, State Country
Six MillionSix Million, Sarah Baskin/Emily KahnGrade: 12Art Dimensions: 24" x 36½"Art Description/materials: Acrylic on canvasArtists' Statement: This painting represents the six million Jews... Memphis, Tennessee United States
A Card of Opportunity, A Card of DeathA Card of Opportunity, A Card of Death, Zachary MelonasGrade: 8Art Dimensions: 18" x 20"Art Description/materials: Ink and color on paper Memphis, Tennessee United States
The Death of the Family TreeThe Death of the Family Tree, Cameron BaileyGrade: 8Art Dimensions: 18" x 20"Art Description/materials: Ink and color on paper Memphis, Tennessee United States
Battle for JusticeBattle for Justice, Kira TuckerGrade: 7Art Dimensions: 8½" x 11"Art Description/materials: Colored pencil on paper Memphis, Tennessee United States
34th Street Lost of Dignity34th Street Lost of Dignity, Monique YatesGrade: 7Art Dimensions: 14½" x 11½"Art Description/materials: Paint on board Memphis, Tennessee United States
DepressionDepression, Hunter GearinGrade: 10Art Dimensions: 12" x 12"Art Description/materials: Lino print Memphis, Tennessee United States
UnitedUnited, Mara HealyGrade: 8Art Dimensions: 8" x 10½"Art Description/materials: Print Memphis, Tennessee United States
Rock BottomRock Bottom, Jonathan TankersleyGrade: 11Art Dimensions: 13½" x 19"Art Description/materials: Crayon on board Memphis, Tennessee United States
See the SignsSee the Signs, Kandace FullerGrade: 12Art Dimensions: 13" x 20"Art Description/materials: Paint and pen on board Memphis, Tennessee United States
UntitledUntitled, Kelsey DuncanGrade: 12Art Dimensions: 15" x 20½"Art Description/materials: Paint on board Memphis, Tennessee United States