Excellence In Student Art Is Celebrated At SLPS Art Fair Ceremony

On Friday, December 3, hundreds of students attended an awards ceremony celebrating St. Louis Public School’s Fourth Annual Art Fair entries. The event was held at the St. Louis Zoo’s Living World auditorium. The ceremony paid tribute to students whose artwork depicted excellence in creativity and thought. Yvonne Days, SLPS art supervisor, says the program serves as a catalyst to inspire young students to tap into their talents and to share their gifts with members of the community.

“The activity shows the diversity and creativity talents of our students,” she said.
Students from Beaumont High School’s JROTC Color Guard unit opened the ceremony.
Dr. Pamela Randall Hughes, Deputy Superintendent Acting as Interim Superintendent spoke about the importance of motivating students to reach their fullest potential. “ This is a perfect opportunity for molding students talents.”

John Capps, this year’s art fair chairman and president of the Plaza Motors Automotive, talked about the importance of students having mentors. “ None of you could not have reached your fullest potential if it were not for your teachers,” he said.

A total of 34 students received certificates for their achievements. The following are student winners:
K-5 grade: Drawing category: Kaleb Hatcher,Gateway Elementary, first place. Kaniesha Knox, Monroe, 2nd place; and Michael Tate, Columbia CEC, third place;

Painting category: Sarah Walker, Bryan Hill, first place. Kevin Merritt, Herzog, second place; and Katerina Andrews, Kennard CJA, third place.Mixed Media: Christina Tran, Scruggs, first place. Jessica Tyler, Monroe, second place; and Nick Ciaccio, Scruggs, third place. Technology: Corry Cross, Scruggs. Sixth through eighth grade: Drawing category: Jimmie Johnson, Carr Lane, first place;
My Pham, Gateway Middle, second place; and Justin Farrar, Gateway Middle, third place;
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Painting category: Lorell Wesley, Stevens, first place. Mixed media: Xazian Brooks, Carr Lane, first place. Judy Nguyen, Gallaudet, second place;
and Chrissy Smith, Gallaudet, third place;

Nine through twelfth grade: Drawing Category: Arrol Howze, Soldan International Studies, first place; Elgin Smith, Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, second place; and Nason Rice, Career Academy, third place. Painting category: Jessica Young, Meda P. Washington, first place; Nancy Lan, Metro Academic and Classical High School, second place; and Ian Greenlee, Central VPA, third place.Mixed Media category: All winning students attend Metro High School: Emily Hudson, first place; Rvi Bao, second place; and Paul Sperling, third place. High School Technology: Maurice Roberts, Career Academy, first place; and Kyle Nilson, Metro, second place.

Superintendent’s Choice Awards are: Elementary, Enis Brdarevic, Oak Hill;
Middle, Rodney Allen, Blewett; and secondary, Nick Fozzy, Central VPA.

Mayor’s Choice Awards are: Elementary, Shelby Parnell, Gateway; Middle, Linda
Trinh, Gateway Middle; and secondary, Becky Smith, Metro.