OSPI NEWS RELEASE: Washington State High School Artists Honored

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Washington State High School Artists Honored

Superintendent Reykdal announces annual Art Show winners

OLYMPIA — May 17, 2019 — Today, high school students from across the state visited the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to be honored for their artwork as part of the 46th Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show.

The show, co-sponsored by OSPI and the Washington Art Education Association (WAEA), celebrated the work of high school artists from around the state. The show is the culmination of a statewide competition with regional winners from each educational service district (ESD) represented.

“Congratulations to all of the artists,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. “Their incredible work reminds us of the power of the arts and art education. The arts provide our students with keys to understanding the world around them, and strategies for learning, interpreting, and expressing their thoughts.”

Nine individuals and organizations have chosen state winners and honorable mention recipients:

Superintendent Chris Reykdal
Governor Jay Inslee
OSPI staff
WAEA
State Board of Education (SBE)
Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB)
Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA)
Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA)
Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP)

These groups will pay each artist $200 to purchase their award-winning artwork for their permanent collections. Six Judges’ Choice Awards were also selected by a panel of 18 judges. The artists who win these awards will also receive $200 each, and their artwork will be part of OSPI’s permanent collection.

Art Show Award Recipients

Cassidy M. Russell “Milk n’ Honey” (pictured above) | Superintendent’s Award
North Kitsap High School (Teacher: Caro Wilding), ESD 114
Soma Andrews, “Purification” | Judges’ Choice Award
Friday Harbor High School (Teacher: Andrew Anderson), ESD 189
Jessica Zhekova, “The Two Sides” | WASA Award
Henrietta Lacks High School (Teacher: Lee Emmert), ESD 112
Lucas Samuel Chevalier, “Raging Bull” | Judges’ Choice Award
Friday Harbor High School (Teacher: Andrew Anderson), ESD 189
Yesenia Moncada, “The Onlooker” | Governor’s Choice Award
Chiawana High School (Teacher: Kenneth Merrick), ESD 123
Seung Hong, “Fishbones” | WSSDA Award
Decatur High School (Teacher: Kristina Smethers), ESD 121
Cherie Ramona Miller, “Guatemalan Family” | Judges’ Choice Award
Oak Harbor High School (Teacher: Kit Christopherson), ESD 189
Kylie Jean Brown, “Lamia’s Pierre” | PESB Award
Ridgefield High School (Teacher: Tamara Hoodenpyl), ESD 112
Madison Olivia Sternod, “Owen” | Judges’ Choice Award
Clover Park High School (Teacher: Frank Casey), ESD 121
Brittney Denise Wehmeyer, “Ripple of Color” | AWSP Award
Federal Way High School (Teacher: Kelli Bell), ESD 121
Yihang Chen “Self Portrait” | Judges’ Choice Award
Olympia High School (Teacher: Joshua Everson), ESD 113
Mackenzie Elaine Weiland, “Hiding in the Garden” | OSPI Staff Award
Mt. Spokane High School (Teacher: Nicollette Banger), ESD 101
Peyton Nicole Dunn, “Natural Formation” | Judges’ Choice Award
Hanford High School (Teacher: Kelley Muntean), ESD 123
Destiny Marie Jones, “Benjamin” | SBE Award
Grandview High School (Teacher: Kimberley Hall), ESD 105
April Huang, “Country of Hope” | WAEA Tribute Award*
Skyline High School (Teacher: Ruth Appleby), ESD 121

Art Show Honorable Mention Award Recipients

Grace Marie Arnold, “Final Judgement” | Honorable Mention Award
Ridgefield High School (Teacher: Tamara Hoodenpyl), ESD 112
Rasti Konkol, “Singing in the Rain” | Honorable Mention Award
Eisenhower High School (Teacher: Lance Johnson), ESD 105
Grace Dawn Thompson, “Gus” | Honorable Mention Award
Mt. Spokane High School (Teacher: Angelika Wilson-Wipp), ESD 101
Loralai Marie Snyder, “Primroses and Lilies” | Honorable Mention Award
Oak Harbor High School (Teacher: Kit Christopherson), ESD 189
Anahi A Castillo-Leavitt, “YUM” | Honorable Mention Award
Okanogan High School (Teacher: Dan Brown), ESD 171
Catherine Dalma Ashby, “Good Luck” | Honorable Mention Award
Shorecrest High School (Teacher: Laura King), ESD 121

* Every year, the WAEA chooses their winning piece to honor their “Tribute Award” winner. This award is given to outstanding arts educators, arts advocates, and businesses nominated by the WAEA membership. This year’s Tribute Award winner is Lisa Crubaugh, art teacher from the Bellevue School District.

For more information

Online art gallery

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