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Students Earn Medals at State Art Contest

Written by Minh Luong
May 8, 2025
Photo by Minh Luong
Picture Perfect! Ashley Chavez Carrillo and Jennifer Wong pose proudly in front of their state-awarded artwork. Now on display in the front office lobby for everyone to admire. “I am so happy about my art piece,” Carrillo said.

On Saturday, April 27, 2025, Ashley Chavez Carrillo and Jennifer Wong were honored with state medals at the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) UIL competition held in San Marcos, Texas. This prestigious event, hosted annually in April, celebrates exceptional artistic talent from across the state. Their entries advanced through regional and area levels before being evaluated at the state level. Over 35,000 students participated in VASE statewide, with fewer than 10% receiving state-level medals.

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