Elk Grove, CA - May 12, 2021 - Students from the Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) participate annually in the Sacramento Educational Cable Consortium (SEVA) contest and for the 2021 SEVAs, EGUSD had the most submissions, with 213 videos being sent into the contest for review. In total 595 videos were submitted for consideration with a 2021 SEVA Entry Form. This year, in addition to the 2021 SEVA Awards, special recognition was also given to students who speak to “Defining 2020” in their video submission.
The 2021 SEVA Contest challenged students to submit work in one of five categories; Creative Expression, Documentary, Instructional, Public Service Announcements or School News. Judges then went through each category and selected a winner for each age group. Students’ submissions that stood out were also awarded an honorable mention for their great work.
SEVA is a great organization in the area that strives to provide quality educational resources to learners of all ages in the greater Sacramento community primarily through video and other information and communication technologies via cable systems and networks. Each year SEVA hosts a video contest for students in different school districts throughout the Sacramento Region. Students outside of Sacramento county can also enter the contest for a fee of $10.
The SEVA students who won in their respective categories this year were recognized at the 2021 SEVA Awards event. The event was hosted virtually and paid tribute to students whose work stood out among the competition.
EGUSD is proud of the amazing work of its students and the support provided by teachers and staff. In the District, creativity plays a key role in education, and Elk Grove Unified is happy to see that shine through in their student's efforts. Below is the list of students recognized for their work in a variety of areas along with a link to their entry:
School | Teacher's Email Address | Producer Name(s) to Appear on Award (If a Winner) | SEVA Category | Grade Level | Program Title | Link to Video | Award or Honor |
Sunrise Elementary | Kevin Wu | Creative Expression | K-3 | The Milk | https://youtu.be/mGqxZBymdho | SEVA Award | |
Sunrise Elementary | Julianna Maurizio | Documentary | 4-6 | Salmon Falls Bridge | https://youtu.be/AHkMrk1y1U4 | SEVA Award | |
James McKee ES & Albiani MS | Kara Hughes | Documentary | 7-8 | Having Tourette's Isn't a Tragedy, Having No Bacon Is | https://youtu.be/OJX33IGgpc4 | SEVA Award | |
Florence Markofer Elementary School | Ryan Neumann | Documentary | K-3 | Martin Luther King Jr. Documentary | https://youtu.be/p_gVe7a1bAg | SEVA Award | |
Stone Lake Elementary School | Matthew Ho | Instructional | 4-6 | How to Design a Logo by Hand | https://youtu.be/KfB251UqIjM | SEVA Award | |
Franklin High School | Emily Cho | Instructional | 9-12 | How to THRIVE in Distance Learning | https://youtu.be/6by0GO8q_n4 | SEVA Award | |
Florence Markofer Elementary School | Iris Murphy | Instructional | K-3 | Practice Positivity | https://youtu.be/Ljq_0v3IL6s | SEVA Award | |
Florence Markofer Elementary School | Paige Vanderspek | PSA | 4-6 | Wash Your Hands! | https://youtu.be/lCtZ06gPzGo | SEVA Award | |
Samuel Jackman Middle School | Brian Lee | PSA | 7-8 | Bullying PSA | https://youtu.be/FdMm4eTu2RI | SEVA Award | |
Franklin High School | Jaxon Ruiz | PSA | 9-12 | Trapped | https://youtu.be/l7VPizVwkCo | SEVA Award | |
Florence Markofer Elementary School | Madison Null & Wesley Rowe | School News | K-3 | MMNews Episode Mini Mustangs Home Edition #16 | https://youtu.be/vg8_dD4FAmo | SEVA Award | |
Florence Markofer Elementary School | Emily Robertson | Creative Expression | 4-6 | Water Bottle Monsters with Emily | https://youtu.be/PZIew3Ykl9A | Honorable Mention | |
Toby Johnson Middle School | Claire Caldwell | Creative Expression | 7-8 | The Unexpected Artists | https://youtu.be/KWSGuvFGLlk | Honorable Mention | |
Franklin High School | Danielle Tong | Creative Expression | 9-12 | The Morning After I Killed Myself | https://youtu.be/bEHOtbM1GMs | Honorable Mention | |
Florence Markofer Elementary School | Paige Vanderspek | Documentary | 4-6 | Paige's Journey - What It's Like to Test Positive for COVID-19 | https://youtu.be/-Uxq4ijEUdQ | Honorable Mention | |
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School | Audrey Sherwood | Documentary | 7-8 | Pandemic Pets | https://youtu.be/9kXdUQVNXEw | Honorable Mention | |
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School | Layla Jones | Documentary | 7-8 | This Is Me | https://youtu.be/idrx2Amq23o | Honorable Mention | |
Pleasant Grove High School | Carson Ballou | Documentary | 9-12 | Born to Fly | https://youtu.be/pbHt_aeUg7M | Honorable Mention | |
Sunrise Elementary School | Wesley Cabral | Instructional | 4-6 | How to Safely Mow a Lawn | https://youtu.be/1XqaLXU3dtg | Honorable Mention | |
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School | Oliver Uniza | Instructional | 7-8 | How to Ski | https://youtu.be/JvBzbZLuzl8 | Honorable Mention | |
Helen Carr Castello Elementary School | Jacob Diaz | PSA | 4-6 | 3 Ways to Make Sure You Don't Get COVID. | https://youtu.be/su3O3lSLuxk | Honorable Mention | |
Franklin High School | Rochelle Williams | PSA | 9-12 | No Wipes in the Pipes | https://youtu.be/GNYbrC4JjqA | Honorable Mention | |
Sunrise Elementary School | Kevin Wu | PSA | K-3 | Escape Hot Car | https://youtu.be/yzvYbHrhqyo | Honorable Mention | |
Florence Markofer Elementary School | Ryan Neumann | PSA | K-3 | Safe Travels During COVID | https://youtu.be/WDpQB-rpTU4 | Honorable Mention | |
Sunrise Elementary School | Emma Bruns and Julianna Maurizio | School News | 4-6 | SPARTAN TV #31 | https://youtu.be/Vxz8c-Mlgmg | Honorable Mention | |
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School | KAMS TV Crew 2021 | School News | 7-8 | KAMS TV Episode 7: Scary Spectacular | https://youtu.be/I0-u3KW18To | Honorable Mention | |
Florence Markofer Elementary School | Ryan Neumann | School News | K-3 | Georgia Aquarium | https://youtu.be/zgJ8NyU4njA | Honorable Mention |
About the Elk Grove Unified School District
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is the fifth-largest school district in California located in southern Sacramento County. EGUSD covers 320 square miles and includes 67 schools: 42 elementary schools, nine middle schools, nine high schools, five alternative education schools, an adult school, one charter school and a virtual academy.
Offering a multitude of educational programs, including over 70 career-themed academies and pathways within 15 industry sectors, we prepare our students for college and career by supporting them with the means to be creative problem solvers; self-aware, self-reliant and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity.
We integrate rigorous academics with career-based learning and real world workplace experiences and ensure that Every Student is Learning, in Every Classroom, in Every Subject, Every Day to Prepare College, Career and Life Ready Graduates.
For more information about the Elk Grove Unified School District, please visit www.egusd.net and follow us @ElkGroveUnified on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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