b'Annual PSA Contest UpdateT heRichardHarrisLawFirmisproudtoannounceWith increasing numbers of head injuries, its more im-the winner of the 2014 Students with a Cause PSAportant than ever for everyone on bicycles, skateboards, Contest: Frank Palani Johnson of Palo Verde High School.snowboardsandallcontactsportsactivitiestowear Afterreceivingencouragementfromhisteacher,Ms.ahelmet,saysRichardHarris,FounderoftheRichard Steffanhagen, Frank submitted his self-made, 30-secondHarris Law Firm. We were blown away by the talent of video PSA for consideration, titled, Dont Let Your Friendsthis years competition, and selecting Frank as a winner Egg You On. Frank created a stop action video of an egg,was a very tough decision. The use of stop motion in his learningtheimportanceofHelmetSafety.Thisstopcommercial pushed his over the top; his passion, atten-action is set to 15 frames per second, so each secondtion to detail and efficiency of his message were spot ofthevideorequiredthemovementofthecharacter,on, and a great way to remind kids that nothing is more and then to take the shot, 15 times. A 30-second videoimportant than their safety.requires 450 frames; each set up by hand and in a way that mimics motion. The second place prize was awardedAs the winner, Frank received a $1,500 scholarship. A $500 to Andi Nguyen of Southeast Career Technical Academydonation was also made to Palo Verde High School. Frank and Alec Espinoza of Advanced Technologies Academy.was officially named the PSA contest winner on May 5, HonorablementionwenttoPiperArmstrongofWest2014,andpresentedhisfirstplaceawardonJune11, Career and Technical Academy. 2014. Trophies and scholarship awards were presented to the winners by Sean Bell, Director of Marketing, Richard Franksvideowasselectedasthewinnerbyapanel,Harris Law Firm.which included members of the Richard Harris Law Firm and professionals in the media and broadcast industry.Nextyearscontest,featuringadifferenttopic,willbe Thecontest,nowinitsfifthyear,focusedonhelmetannouncedinearly2015.Formoreinformationabout safety. Enrolled high school students (grades 9 to 12) inthe Students with a Cause PSA Contest and to watch the Clark County, Nevada, were invited to submit their self- winning video and all of the madevideoPSAforconsideration.TheRichardHarrisoutstanding entries, visit Law Firm encouraged students to creatively express truestudentswithacause.org.storiesandlifeexperiencestoillustratetheimportant issue of sports safety, bicycle, skateboarding, skiing, rollerblading, etc., and why its important to wear ahelmet.Thecontestreceiveddozensof entries from talented students throughout the Valley, and a review panel narrowed downitsdecisionbasedoncreativity, contentandclarityofthemessage. Franksvideowasselectedbecause ofhiscreativeandintricateuseof stopmotionanimationtocreatea compelling and effective PSA. 28'