PTA Reflections.

More than 500,000 students across the nation and in American schools around the world, participated in the National PTA's 1990-91 Reflections cultural arts program. The program is open to all students enrolled in a school with an active PTA or PTSA.

Since its start in 1969, Reflections has provided students with an opportunity to express and share their creative abilities. Students in grades K-12 interpret each year's theme through visual arts, music composition, literature and photography. The 1990-91 theme was "If I Had A Wish." Over 900 entries were judged at the national level. Two hundred thirty-nine entries were judged at the national level in the photography category.

Four Outstanding Interpretation winners - one for each art category - are selected. These students, along with one of their parents, received a trip to the National PTA Convention. Students receiving first, second, third place and honorable mention, received prizes, and all students whose entries reached the national level were presented with a certificate.

One $750 scholarship is awarded in each of the categories of literature, music, visual arts and photography. The scholarships are given to high school seniors to be used to further their education in literature, music, visual arts or photography.

The Reflections program is administered by state PTAs. Local PTA presidents must contact their council president or state office for details on procedures for participating. For more information about the National PTA Reflections Scholarships, call or write The National PTA, Program Division, Reflections Scholarship Program, 700 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2571, [phone].

Jamilah R. Jor'dan is Individual and Organizational Development Specialist for the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.