Aldine ISD Students Earn Top Honors at State VASE

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Nineteen Aldine ISD high school artists recently showcased their talents at the Texas Art Education Association’s State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), bringing home top awards and recognition.

The prestigious event, held annually, brings together student artwork from across Texas. Jurors evaluate submissions for potential medals and the highly coveted Gold Seal award.

This year, out of a staggering 32,000 entries submitted statewide, only 2,359 made it to the state level. And from those, a mere 164 artworks, representing the top 1% of student artwork in Texas, were honored with the prestigious Gold Seal distinction.

Taking Home Gold Medals and Scholarships

Twenty-two AISD student artworks qualified for STATE VASE based on results from the Regional VASE 4N event at the state event, with 10 pieces earning the State VASE medalist honor by achieving the highest possible score of 4. Two Eisenhower High School students, Yasmin Compeán and Mariana Razo, were awarded Gold Seal recognition for their outstanding photography.

Among the district’s youngest medalists was Asia Murphy, a ninth grader at Eisenhower Ninth Grade College Prep, who impressed judges and earned a State VASE medal.

In addition, Tolani Awe, an 11th grader at Blanson CTE High School, received a $600 scholarship after participating in the State VASE 2D workshop.

Students from seven Aldine ISD high schools participated in the event: Blanson CTE High School, Aldine High School, Avalos P-TECH School, Eisenhower High School, Eisenhower Ninth Grade College Prep, Victory Early College High School, and MacArthur High School.

“These students represent the incredible talent and hard work found across our district,” said Kaileigh Newman, Aldine ISD director of visual arts. “We are so proud of their accomplishments on the state stage.”