Barbara Dunlap

Visual Arts Scholastic Event Region 2
Over 400 works whittled down to 20 advancing to state for Region 2.


The TMHS Art Department competed at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event also known as VASE on Feb 18^th at Rockport Fulton High School Their work was spectacular! Art students competed with an interview based upon their artwork. They had to articulate the purpose, intent, elements and principles of design and influence in their works. The participating students also were judged on their ability, creativity, flexibility, and craftsmanship within their chosen media and within their divisions. The art department entered 15 artworks and had 14/15 works medal with a “Superior” ranking which is the highest at the regional level. The medaling works then were advanced to compete again (in the same day) against other “Superior” works where the jurors, made up of a panel of practicing professional artists, deliberated upon whom should represent Region 2 at the State Level. The students’ division is determined by the number of years of high school art instruction.

The following TMHS students medaled with the honor of having their work titled, “Superior”. We have 4 students that will compete at the State Competition. Please congratulate them as they worked very hard.

Division 1 (Art 1)
Marlena Alejandro
Kate Fernandez
Sarah Landry
Sandi McBroom
Hailey Wong

Division 2 (Art 2)
Isiah Beltron
Zoey Lira
Chayanne Longoria
Riley Skoruppa
May Wang
Hannah Wilson

Division 3(Art 3)
Angela Diaz
Erik Garcia
Sarah McBroom

Advancing to State competition, held on April 28^th-29th in San Antonio
Marlena Alejandro
Zoey Lira
May Wang
Erik Garcia

All other medaling works will be on display in front of the down stairs offices and the PAC. Swing by, take a look. State-advancing works will not be in the cases because they are locked in a secure location until after the State competition. Please congratulate all of these outstanding art students on their accomplishments. Thank you for supporting the TMHS visual arts department!