I like example
#27 the best.
There still needs to be a contrast between "For Such A Time As This" and "College Preparation"
The world falling through looks a lot better, but don't focus on America, try to show Africa and Asia as well. Also, can you have remnants of the globe in the base of the hourglass, and have the globe appear less liquid.
The Hourglass is the same free clipart that we have been using for the last 15 years, can you update the look of the hourglass?