Local High School Art Students Secure 14 Spots in State VASE Art Competition 2024

Art students from Victoria East and West High Schools have achieved notable success in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Art Competition. The event, hosted by Victoria West, received over 350 entries, but only 23 could proceed to the State round. Students from both schools secured 14 of these spots, showcasing their artistic skills and effective preparation.

The students moving to the State level include Charlize Barrera and Emma Florida from Division 1, Alee’a Waeckerlin, Marina Vrana, Kamryn Escobar, and Emma Siecko from Division 2, Parker Measom and Rebecca Felan from Division 3, and Izabella Cazares, Morgan Fullbright, Vanessa Rivera, Raegan Koncaba, and Graciela Gonzalez from Division 4. These students, from 9th to 12th grade, have produced a range of artworks with the support of their teachers.

Jamie Sainz, an art teacher at Victoria East and District Visual Arts Facilitator, expressed satisfaction with the students' achievements. She highlighted the role of teachers in helping students develop their artistic skills and fostering their growth.

The State Round of the VASE Art Competition will take place at San Marcos High School on April 26 - 27. Over 2,000 artworks will be exhibited, and the public is invited to view the works that have reached the State level.

The Victoria Independent School District (VISD) community congratulates the advancing students and their teachers for their efforts. The students' artworks will compete at the next level, and the community wishes them success.

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