b'TREASURING OUR YOUTH: Spirit of Nevada Scholarship Celebrates 11 YearsF or over ten years, the Richard Harris Law FirmStill, the firm continued its path and held the has hosted the Spirit of Nevada scholarshipscholarship contest focused on the theme Treasures contest, recognizing talented teens around Clarkof the Silver State, which encouraged students to County. In a typical year, high school students haveshare stories of the little known or special people, been invited to display their creativity on chosenplaces, events or organizations throughout Nevada. topics, including Discover Both Sides and Just in Case. Following the usual submission period, winnersFollowing the initial uncertainty, last years competition were invited to an award ceremony and receptionsaw nearly 90 submissions across the four categories. where they, along with their families and teachers,The 2020 Spirit of Nevada scholarship contest convened to share their winning short story, work ofwinners are:art, video or music piece. Short Story/Poem: Alexandra Corcodel,BUT 2020 WAS NO TYPICAL YEAR. West Career & Technical Academy Artwork: Arianna Ophir,With the many changes throughout the school yearWest Career & Technical Academyand community, the students and the firm had toVideo: Andrew Thompson,adapt to a new way of lifewhich also meant aWest Career & Technical Academychange in the contest.Because there were many uncertainties in the Music: Arielle Sevilla,beginning stages of the pandemic, we were unsureWest Career & Technical Academywhether we should continue to hold the contest, said Richard Harris, Founder of the Richard Harris LawEach winner was awarded a $1,000 scholarship, and Firm. Students were out of school for an indefinite$500 was awarded to the school of each winning period, which then transitioned into distance learning.student. There was a lot on everyones plate to be able to adjust, and we werent sure the contest would haveIf theres one thing I know about Nevada, having lived the same interest it has had in the past. here for more than 50 years, its that we have a lot to celebrate, said Harris. No matter what is going on 22'