2 AISD Students Earn Gold Seals at State Visual Arts Scholastic Event, 22 Recognized for Artwork

Makayla Russell

Aldine ISD high school student artists earned top honors at the [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]State Visual Arts Scholastic Event. The competition took place at the Dallas Convention Center April 24-25. Two students earned Gold Seals, 13 received Exemplary 4 ratings and seven others earned Superior 3 ratings.

The state event represents the pinnacle of artistic success in the program known as VASE. To advance to state, their artwork had to undergo judging and earn a rating of 4. This is a Superior rating. Advancing to the state event is a difficult achievement. Each student that receives a Superior rating receives the VASE State Medallion.

Kimberly Chandias

To emphasize the students’ achievement, more than 28,000 pieces of artwork competed at regionals. Of these nearly 1,700 entries advanced to the state event. Distinguished rating and received the coveted Gold Seal medallion. The judges only selected 177 entries for the Gold Seal Show.

The [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Texas Art Education Association has sponsored the Visual Art Scholastic Event since 1994. VASE is one of the largest curricular competitions in the nation. Only academically eligible senior high school students can compete. A panel judges the students’ works in the following key areas:

[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Originality of concept[/li] [li]Technical expertise[/li][/ul]

[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Understanding of the essential elements[/li] [li]Interpretation of the student’s stated intent[/li][/ul]

Carlos Romano

Professional TAEA members judge each student’s artwork at all levels of competition. They use a rating standard to award based on the quality of the work.

As students advance from the regional level to the state event, the judging system becomes much more rigorous.

State VASE Rating System

[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Distinguished Rating 5 Distinguished (given only to Gold Seal artwork)[/li] [li]Rating 4 Exemplary[/li][/ul]

[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Rating 3 Superior[/li] [li]Rating 2 Excellent[/li][/ul]

[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Rating 1 Accomplished[/li][/ul]

The “Gold Seal” medallion is the top state award presented to Distinguished works of art chosen by the state jury panel. Kimberly Chandias and Makayla Russell from Carver High School received the Gold Seal awards. Their works formed part of the Gold Seal Show. Laura Luna is their art teacher.

Yesenia Serrato

The state event provides a forum for art teachers and students to meet and to grow artistically and personally. Each year at the event, students also take part in workshops, lectures, and demonstrations. After the jury process, all the entries are on exhibit. Students can view their peers’ works and see the vast talents and fresh ideas of others.

Dr. Michaelann Kelley is proud of the students and their teachers. Kelley serves as program director of fine arts for Aldine ISD.

“State VASE is the culminating event of a year,” Kelley said. “The students have worked hard to get to this level. VASE is a great opportunity to see the creative genius of the students, teachers, and administrators in Texas.

“The most memorable part of it all if the Awards Ceremony. It’s an awesome sight to see these young people burst into shouts of joy for each other when they hear their name called.“

[icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Joseph “Joey” Doyle III received posthumous recognition. His wife Ginger and their two daughters, Mackensy and Erin, accepted the Spirit of VASE Award. Joey served as program director of visual arts in Aldine ISD. He also served as a VASE director. He passed away in July 9, 2014.

Joey left an enduring legacy. VASE was a special focus for his work in art education. He also believed in VASE and giving back all he could to the students who participate. To honor him, the [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Joseph F. Doyle III Spirit of VASE Scholarship Fund was created. This was the first year that TAEA awarded the scholarship to a deserving student.

Joey Doyle’s wife Ginger and their two daughters, Mackensy and Erin, pose for a picture.

State VASE Results

Aldine High School
Division 2
4 Rating — Olvin Soto for “Hanging Tree,” 3D sculpture variety
Teacher: Michelle Dalke

Carver High School
Division 4
Teacher: Laura Luna
Rating: 5 Rating — Kimberly Chandias for “The Day My Son Broke My Heart,” 3D graphic design traditional
Rating: 5 Rating — Makayla Russell for “Third Sunday In June,” 2D printmaking blockprint
Rating: 4 Rating — José García for “Trials To Become Chief,” 2D colored pencil drawing
Rating: 4 Rating — Lauren Jones for “I Accept My Roughness,” 2Dacrylic painting
Rating: 3 Rating — Cynthia Coronado for “No More,” 2D acrylic painting

Teacher: Zach Walters
Rating: 3 — Biankah Cortez for “Into The Woods,” 3D sculpture paper

Davis Ninth Grade School
Division 1
Teacher: Amanda Peterson
4 Rating — Rafael López for “Laughing Now,” 2D mixed media variety
3 Rating — Miguel Galván for “In The Eyes,” 2D mixed media variety

Davis High School
Division 1
3 Rating — Dayana Vásquez for “Future Beginnings,” 2D graphite drawing
Teacher: Juan Vera

MacArthur Ninth Grade School
Division 1
4 Rating: Alexis Pérez for “Rosco’s Mom,” 2D colored pencil drawing
Teacher: Claire Webb

MacArthur High School
Division 2
4 Rating: Carlos Romano for “Grasping At Eden,” 3D ceramics stoneware
Teacher: Charlee Rogers
4 Rating: Katerina Vásquez for “Meow,” 2D graphite drawing
Teacher: Vino Underwood
3 Rating: Jovan Mendiola for “Escape,” 2D digital art & media 2D still image
Teacher: Amber Quiroz

Division 4
Teacher: Charlee Rogers
4 Rating: Juanita Flores for “Boxed Up Birdie,” 3D sculpture variety
3 Rating: Gabby Bernal for “Swimming Through the Current,” 3D paper sculpture

Nimitz High School
Division 3
Teacher: Leslie Rowney
4 Rating: Adriana Rivera for “The Other World,” 2D mixed media variety
4 Rating: Yesenia Serrato for “Nature’s Light,” 3D sculpture variety

Division 2
4 Rating: María Zavala for “Kat,” 2D colored pencil drawing

Victory Early College High School
Division 1
Teacher: Larissa Schwartz
4 Rating: Francis Mejía for “Stuck,” 2D pencil drawing
4 Rating: Miguel Parra for “María,” 3D sculpture variety
3 Rating: Danny Vilaiya for “Just Us,” 2D ink drawing

Congratulations!

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