<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Akit4_0wCHILfB00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Akit4_0wCHILfB00" width="630" height="350" ></figure><p>IRMO – Several talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five earned accolades in the South Carolina State Fair Art contest, showcasing their skills across various categories such as Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art, and Photography. The competition was open to South Carolina residents in grades K-12 from public, private, and home schools.</p><p>District Five Winners:</p><ul><li>Best in Show (Elementary Level Two-Dimensional Art): Katherine Ju, Chapin Intermediate</li><li>Grade 2 Honorable Mention: Mia Tan, Lake Murray Elementary</li><li>Grade 3 Photography (2nd Place): Parker Fortanbary, Piney Woods Elementary</li><li>Grade 4 Two-Dimensional Art:</li><li>1st Place: Ruskin Chen, Chapin Elementary</li><li>2nd Place: Amelia Croft, River Springs Elementary</li></ul><ul><li>Grade 4 Three-Dimensional Art (2nd Place): Tori Wilson, H. E. Corley Elementary</li><li>Grade 4 Honorable Mention: Jason Mu, Lake Murray Elementary</li><li>Grade 5 Honorable Mention:</li><li>Rose Ras, H. E. Corley Elementary</li><li>Cynthia Chen, Chapin Intermediate</li><li>Siri Hu, Chapin Intermediate</li></ul><ul><li>Grade 6 Honorable Mention:</li><li>Ashley Wang, Chapin Intermediate</li><li>Emily Lin, Chapin Intermediate</li></ul><ul><li>Grade 7 Two-Dimensional Art (3rd Place): Eleanor Croft, Dutch Fork Middle</li><li>Grade 7 Three-Dimensional Art (1st Place): Connor Gayle, Dutch Fork Middle</li><li>Grade 7 Honorable Mention: Sophia Easterling, Chapin Middle</li><li>Grade 9 Three-Dimensional Art: Claire Ju, Spring Hill High</li><li>Grade 9 Photography (2nd Place): Dylan Walker, Chapin High</li><li>Grade 9 Honorable Mention: Amelia Leon, Chapin High</li><li>Grade 10 Photography (2nd Place): McKinley Kielburger, Chapin High</li><li>Grade 11 Three-Dimensional Art (3rd Place): Contessa Minico, Chapin High</li></ul><p>District Five Coordinator of Athletics, Physical Education, &amp; Arts Steven Puckett praised the young artists, stating, “It excites me to see them recognized as creative artists. I am proud of their accomplishments and initiative to be involved with the Arts in our schools and the community.”</p><p>Student artwork will be on display at the Cantey Building during the fair from October 9-20.</p></div></body>

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District Five students shine in South Carolina State Fair Art Competition

IRMO – Several talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five earned accolades in the South Carolina State Fair Art contest, showcasing their skills across various categories such as Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art, and Photography. The competition was open to South Carolina residents in grades K-12 from public, private, and home schools.