2026 Whispers of Hope Art & Poetry Contest Winners
Congratulations to our 2026 Whispers of Hope Art & Poetry Contest Winners!
Embracing Life During Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month · September 2026
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3rd – 5th Grade
1st Place: Caden Sundust (4th, Gila Crossings Community School)
2nd Place: Cecilia Morris (5th, Sacaton Elementary School)
3rd Place: Ky Rose Martinez (5th, Sacaton Elementary School)
6th – 8th Grade
1st Place: Myrikal Antone (6th, Sacaton Middle School)
2nd Place: Aliyana Ruvalcaba (6th, Sacaton Middle School)
3rd Place: Addison Martinez (6th, Sacaton Middle School)
9th – 12th Grade
1st Place: Kayloni James (9th, Skyline Gila River)
2nd Place: Alize Cruz (9th, Skyline Gila River)
3rd Place: Bella Sunna (9th, Skyline Gila River)
Thank you to all youth who submitted their creative expressions. Continue your efforts to be an advocate for Suicide Prevention and Awareness within your communities, schools, and at home. We are all very proud of you at GRIC Tribal Education Department!