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Indian-American students emerge as state finalists in Doodle for Google competition
Students were asked to create artwork depicting their "wish for the next 25 years" in honor of Google's 25th anniversary this year.
Doodles by Indian Americans / Image- doodles.google.com
Indian American students were among the state and territory winners announced by Google for the 16th annual Doodle for Google competition.
Students were asked to create artwork depicting their "wish for the next 25 years" in honor of Google's 25th anniversary this year. Children from all 55 US states and territories were invited to participate in the contest, which received tens of thousands of entries. The Indian Americans finalists are:
Reva Savalia, a student at River Woods Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois. Savalia's artwork, inspired by the plight of the endangered Monarch butterfly, earned her the top spot in her state. In her written statement, Savalia expressed her hope that in 25 years from now, the species’ population will increase and they will be no longer endangered.
Doodle by Reva Savalia / Image- doodles.google.comAnitha Ravipati, a student at Kalispell Glacier High School in Montana, also secured a win with her drawing, which reflects her aspirations for the future. "My wish for the next 25 years is to become someone who can make a lasting impact on people," Ravipati wrote. Her drawing underscores her ambition to become a doctor and her desire to be "kind, brave, and sincere."
Doodle by Anitha Ravipati / Image- doodles.google.com
A ninth-grader at Redmond High School in Redmond, Washington, Mahee Chandrasekhar was selected for her artwork, titled "Small but Mighty," which highlights the crucial role of pollinators in the ecosystem.
“My wish for the next 25 years is for us to honor the smallest, but mightiest of us all, the pollinators, who through their small size, truly help make the world brighter.” she said.
Doodle by Mahee Chandrasekhar / Image- doodles.google.comInchara Shree, a student at Tumwater Middle School, emerged as this year's winner in Oregon. Her drawing, titled "Dear Madame President," envisions a future with more female leaders. "I wish to see a future with more female leaders, especially a female president," Shree said. Her artwork and message reflect her hopes for gender equality in political leadership over the next quarter-century.
Doodle by Inchara Shree / Image- doodles.google.comThe state winners received Google hardware and other swag as part of their prize. Their artwork will be showcased in local celebrations and on the Doodle for Google website, where the public can vote to determine the five national finalists. Voting is open through 11:59 PST on June 4, and the finalists will have their artwork displayed on the Google homepage for a day.
The national winner will receive a $30,000 college scholarship and $50,000 toward a computer lab or technology program for their school. If the winner is homeschooled, the school will receive a $5,000 technology stipend, and the winner can donate $45,000 to a public library, non-profit, or public school in their community.
The Doodle for Google competition continues to inspire young artists to think creatively about the future, with themes ranging from environmental conservation to personal aspirations for societal impact.
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