Audrey Dahlgren introduced the student art contestants. The students introduced themselves and presented their artwork, describing their motivations for their choices. The judging committee consisted of Echo Lee, with Larry Andrews, Dave Moyers and Marylyn Klaus.

Rachel Gundlach (Palos Verdes High School) presented her work done on a computer, showing a “Girl in Her Own Universe”, tuned in with headphones.

 Nicole Cunningham (Palos Verdes High School) presented her work focusing on the existence of many problems in the community and asking, “How are you?” “I'm OK.”

 Chelsea Liu (Peninsula High School) presented her watercolor, “Ocean View at Sunset”, showing the interplay of colors at that time of day.

Annie Graziano (Palos Verdes High School) presented a video that she wrote and produced, about her older sister and boyfriend showing “Commitment to a Relationship”.

The judging panel reviewed all entries carefully, and finally came up with their winners: Rachel Gundlach, 1st Place and $200 for “Girl in Her Own Universe”, and Chelsea Liu, 2nd place and $100 for her watercolor, “Ocean View at Sunset”. The 1st Place winner will compete in the District Contest at Loyola Marymount University on March 31.