Making Change Contest
Each year in January/February, the City of Claremont and the Claremont Unified School District host the "Making Change" contest to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other champions of human rights and social justice. This contest presents an opportunity for Claremont students to honor and remember all that these advocates of social change have done to transform our world for the better. Students (K-12) who live in or attend school in Claremont may participate by submitting individual letters, essays, multimedia presentations, or artistic works completed as a group.
2025 Making Change Contest Winners
Winners of the 35th Annual Making Change Contest hosted by the City of Claremont and Claremont Unified School District were honored in an Award Ceremony on Monday, February 24, 2025. Winners from the individual categories were presented with a certificate from the City and CUSD as well as a $100 check.
2025 Group Category Winners
| Category |
Names |
Grade |
School |
| K-2 |
Stephanie Redcher's Class |
2nd |
Chaparral Elementary |
| 7-8 |
Emmanuel Catarino, Abigail Gonzalez, Zachary Quilan |
7th |
El Roble Intermediate |
2025 Individual Category Winners
| Category |
Name |
Grade |
School |
| 3-4 |
Lizzie Hayward |
4th |
Condit Elementary |
| 5-6 |
Bailey Wong |
6th |
Chaparral Elementary |
| 7-8 |
Audrey Gariador |
7th |
El Roble Intermediate |
| 9-10 |
Joshua Pan |
9th |
Claremont High School |
| 11-12 |
Teo Robar |
12th |
Claremont High School |