Posted by John Jacobs, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood, on Mar 16, 2012 at 11:24 am

What a wonderful opportunity for our local youth to express themselves- a very powerful and effective way to promote good mental health amongst our young people as they deal with the pressures of growing up in Palo Alto. Congratulations to Carolyn, Deanna, Jade and others who are collaborating on such a worthwhile venture.

Posted by Brian Guth-Pasta, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Mar 16, 2012 at 11:28 am
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Yet we continue to cut funding to the arts. You have to love how America doesn't value happiness and creativity/culture and only the hard sciences. Look how well that worked out during my career at Gunn. (Graduated 2009)

Posted by Susan, a resident of the Triple El neighborhood, on Mar 16, 2012 at 11:39 am

Thank you so much for bringing attention to this exhibit. I support listening to the voices of the kids (young adults) in our community!

Posted by parent, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Mar 16, 2012 at 12:00 pm

This exhibit shows how important our elective programs are at the high schools. Let's hope they remain intact through the graduation requirement decision process and the budget situation. We hope those who get the most out of these programs come forward to advocate.

Posted by Palo Alto Parent, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood, on Mar 16, 2012 at 3:43 pm

I was amazed at the depth of feelings portrayed by the students. The works are very captivating and thoughtful. Kudos to everyone for bringing out the best in the students. To me this is what Palo Alto is truly about!

Posted by Martin L., a resident of Menlo Park, on Mar 16, 2012 at 4:30 pm

May those who in an adjacent forum advocate for even more academic pressure on our kids, take notice of the message in these self-portraits.

Posted by Janet Dickens, a resident of another community, on Mar 16, 2012 at 7:16 pm

As a parent that has lost a son, thank you Jade and the community for doing this. It shows the love that you have for our youth and to make sure that other families do not suffer as we are suffering. Hope to be at Philz tomorrow afternoon.

Posted by Janet Dickens, a resident of another community, on Mar 16, 2012 at 7:25 pm

Meant to add to prvious comment - so beautiful, humble regards.

Posted by Gunn parent and alumni, a resident of the Charleston Meadows neighborhood, on Mar 19, 2012 at 10:52 am

My daughter spoke about tiger parents and how her peers are affected. Now I understand.

Posted by Ann, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Mar 19, 2012 at 11:23 am

Great article!