The Anne Frank 12th Annual Statewide Competition this year drew 3,800 entries in four categories -- Art, Computer-Generated, Dance/Movement, and Writing. Of those thousands, more than 100 DPS students became state winners.

The purpose of the Anne Frank Competition is to promote activities that bring valuable lessons for humanity to all children. This year’s theme was “Anne’s Message To Me…”

The competition is opened to all students in public, private and home school, grades 3-12.

Two DPS students won Best of Show. They are: Mario Galvan, West High School for Dance/Movement Solo Performance and Mirela Omeragic, Morey Middle School for Foreign Language Poetry.

The Competition focuses on the Anne Frank experience during the Holocaust and other historical or current events. In examining these events, children can come to understand that freedom is fragile and precious, ever to be cherished, nurtured and defended from the forces of negativity and prejudice.