Art Department Competitions and Events

Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE)

The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) has sponsored the Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) since 1994. VASE is the only art event of its kind in the nation. Students are provided the opportunity to bring artworks created in their art classes to their regional event where they are interviewed by a certified juror who evaluates their work based on a standard based rubric and their understanding of the art processes involved in the development of their artwork. Only academically eligible high school students in grades 9-12 from throughout Texas can participate in VASE.
The competition is designed to encourage the artistic talent of high school students by giving them recognition in their local communities.
In an effort to raise campus awareness about the importance of recycling, and to have a little fun, Coca-Cola and the University of Texas at Austin Division of Housing and Food Service are teaming up for “The Art of Recycling Program.” Students are invited to create works of art using empty bottles and cans of Coca-Cola products as inspiration for design.
The 4 categories are: 2D design (wall hanging), 3D Design (free standing), Wearable Art, and Most Variety of Coca-Cola Products used. These four categories offer students of all artistic abilities an opportunity to participate and compete for a chance to win. Each category will have 1 winner that will receive a $250 American Express gift card.

Jenny Phung - teacher Mrs. Patrisso
Jorge Reta- teacher Mrs. Patrisso
Gerardo Salomon - teacher Mrs. Kersman
Juan Vargas- teacher Mrs. Patrisso

VASE  students who medaled with a 4 (the highest score possible) at regional’s:

Peter Bui- teacher Mrs. Kent
Jennifer Calderon- teacher Mrs. Patrisso
Dezmond Colbert - teacher Mrs. DeGregorio
Daisha Hagan- teacher Mrs. Kent
David Luna Jr.- teacher Mrs. Kent
Amari Lavergne- teacher Mrs. Patrisso
Jenny Phung- Also lettered in Art- teacher Mrs. Patrisso
Bryce Simmons - teacher Mrs. DeGregorio
Juan Vargas an Art 1 student scored a perfect 4 competing against art 4  
 & AP art students - teacher Mrs. Patrisso

Students who competed in VASE:

Carmen Aguilar
Monica Campos
Ana Cavazos
Duyen (Daisy) Dinh
Christine Doan
Julia Duenez
 Victoria Fee
Ashley Feyes
Dyana Galvan
John German
Miranda Green
Melissa Gonzales, Beatriz Hernandez, Joy Hernandez, Osiel Juarez  
Shane Keeling
Nicole Lara
Latrisha Linscomb
Thuyen (LuLu) Le, Malaz Mohammad
Cassity Moreno
Jasmin Mottu
Muhammad Naqvi
Dana Nguyen
Thanh Nguyen
Ashley Nichols
Jorge Reta
Maurice Robinson
Gerardo Salomon   
Britny Vanek
 
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Results:

9th Grade  
Alyssa Williams 2nd - teacher Mrs. Kent
Jancy Varghese 2nd- teacher Mrs. Kent

10th grade  
Kevin Campos 2nd -teacher Mrs. Kersman
Phuc Duc Dinh 2nd- teacher Mrs. Kersman
Joy Hernandez 3rd- teacher Mrs. Patrisso
David Luna Jr. 3rd - teacher Mrs. Kent

11th grade Jacob Espinoza 3rd -teacher Mrs. Kersman
Duyen (Daisy) Dinh 3rd - teacher Ms. Crowder
Thuyen (LuLu) Le 2nd - teacher Ms. Crowder
Fabian Martinez  2nd -teacher Mrs. Kersman
Jasmine Mottu 3rd - teacher Ms. Crowder
Buu Nguyen  2nd -teacher Mrs. Kersman
Joseph Wright  3rd -teacher Mrs. Kersman

12th  grade  Christine Doan 3rd - teacher Ms. Crowder
Victoria Fee 1st -teacher Mrs. Kersman
Ashley Feyes 2nd - teacher Ms. Crowder
Malaz Mohamad 2nd- teacher Ms. Crowder
Thanh Nguyen 2nd- teacher Ms. Crowder
Muhammad Naqvi 2nd - teacher Ms. Crowder
     
Other Achievements by Art Students:

10th Grader, Christian Medina placed 3rd in the Pasadena Rodeo- teacher Mrs. Patrisso

10th Grader, Dezmond Colbert painting was juried into Houston's Contemporary Arts Museum biannual student show, Re: Generation. He created an acrylic painting based upon issues facing the current generation, specifically referencing technology and daily living.
-teacher Mrs. DeGregorio

Ashley Feyes- First place Dow Calendar contest

Thuyen Le- advanced to state in VASE contest