One Voice Contest
The annual One Voice competition encourages students to engage with the lessons our nation learned during and immediately after the events of September 11. Through contests focused on art, poetry and logo design, One Voice allows middle and high school students to better understand the significance and lasting impacts of this national tragedy, and share their perspectives through creative expression.
A truly Grand Prize for winners, families & teachers
All participants in the One Voice competition are invited to the Annual September 11 Memorial Ceremony at the California 9/11 Memorial, where contest winners will be celebrated with music and awards. For the high school Grand Prize winners in Art and Poetry, the achievement will be even more unforgettable:
Grand Prize Art
- A paid trip to New York City to visit the National 9/11 Memorial
- High school student + 1 family chaperone
- Value: up to $5,000
Grand Prize Poetry
- A paid trip to New York City to visit the National 9/11 Memorial
- High school student + 1 family chaperone
- Value: up to $5,000
Grand Prize Teachers
- For teachers of Grand Prize winners: A paid trip to New York City to visit the National 9/11 Memorial
For details on all prizes, please see the individual contest pages on the official One Voice website: https://onevoice.fcoe.org/
How to enter One Voice 2023
All students in middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) are invited to enter the 2023 One Voice competition by visiting the official website: https://onevoice.fcoe.org/
2022 Finalists
Middle School
Top 3 - Middle School
Art
- Selah El Issa: Grade 8, Sanger USD, Sanger Academy Charter School
- Kaedyn Powell: Grade 8, Clovis USD, Alta Sierra MS
- Logan Walker: Grade 8, Kerman USD, Kerman MS
High School
Top 3 - High School
Art
- Julian Gimbel: Grade 9, Clovis USD, Clovis East HS
- Zariah Saldivar: Grade 12, Fresno USD, Roosevelt HS
- Karen Ramirez Flores: Grade 11, Fresno USD, Roosevelt HS
Top 3 - Middle School
Poetry
- Clara Hoff: Grade 7, Clovis USD, Alta Sierra MS
- Tyler Thao: Grade 8, Clovis USD, Alta Sierra MS
- Sarah Ernster: Grade 8, Clovis USD, Alta Sierra MS
Top 3 - High School
Poetry
- Jack Finley: Grade 12, Kerman USD, Kerman HS
- Key Vang: Grade 12, Fresno USD, Roosevelt HS
- Lucy Moua: Grade 9, Fresno USD, Sunnyside HS
2022 Grand Champions
Grand Champion
Art
Zariah Saldivar
Grade 12
Fresno USD
Roosevelt HS
Grand Champion
Poetry
Sarah Ernster
Grade 8
Clovis USD
Alta Sierra MS