Reflecting on making a difference

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EARLY STANDOUTS- From left, Adam Raudonis, 15, of Westlake High Scool, Chris O'Shea, 15, from Thousand Oaks High School and Lana Marie Alicata, 16, from Simi Valley High School accept their certificates. Awards were given to Ventura County students during the recent national PTA Reflections Program Gallery Exhibit Reception and Awards Celebration at the Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo. This year's theme was "I Can Make a Difference By . . ." Twenty-four students were given the award of excellence in artwork or music and will go on to compete at the national level.