The Ninth Circuit partners with Orange County Public Schools every year to host an art challenge that gives students an opportunity for self-expression through visual art. Our panel of judges and special guests evaluates the work of students from four different groups: K-2nd grade, 3-5th grade, middle school, and high school. The top-scoring artwork gets displayed in the Thomas S. Kirk Justice Center lobby, showcasing the creativity of Orange County Public Schools students, and transforming the space into a more family-friendly environment!
2025 WINNERS
2025 Elementary School Winners
First Place: Dana Berman, 2nd grade Keene’s Crossing Elementary School
Second Place: Lindsey Aymay, 1st grade Keene's Crossing Elementary School
Third Place: Ruthie Good, 2nd grade Keene's Crossing Elementary School
Honorable Mention: Olivia Pang, 2nd grade Bay Lake Elementary School
Honorable Mention: Emma Fuentes, 2nd grade Northlake Park Community School
2025 Middle School Winners
First Place: Ava Sabat - Keene's Crossing ES - 5th grade
Second Place: Benjamin Schloeffel - Endeavor ES -3rd grade
Third Place: Emily Zapata - Wyndham ES - 5th grade
Honorable Mention: Nawal Annouri - Union Park Elementary School grade 5th
Honorable Mention: Saymarie Martinez - Union Park ES - 5th grade
2025 Middle School Winners
First Place: Aiyanna Rivera, 8th grade Sundridge Middle School
Second Place: Natasha Peters, Sunridge Middle School
Third Place: Jena Lee, 7th grade Timbercreek Middle School
Honorable Mention: Angelee Anderson, 6th grade OCPS Academic Center for Excellence
Honorable Mention: Mirthula Vijayan, 8th grade Luminary Middle School
2025 High School Winners
First Place: Catalina Marrero, 10th grade Timbercreek High School
Second Place: Anna Lakimovich, 12th grade Timbercreek High School
Third Place: Zoe Bosch, 12th grade Timbercreek High School
Honorable Mention: Nancy Phan, 12th grade Timbercreek High School
Honorable Mention: Lina Mustafa, 11th grade Timbercreek High School