Aldine ISD Intermediate and Middle School Students Receive 14 Platinum and 126 Superior Ratings at Regional JrVASE
Sixth, seventh and eighth grade artists show their creative talent and earn top honors.
Congratulations to the students who competed at the 2018 Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (JrVASE). Several earned Platinum medals and Superior ratings.
A total of 13 school districts comprise the Region 4 event. The students undergo evaluations and personal interviews. The event awarded AISD students with 126 Superior ratings. Out of the regional AISD entries, 14 received Platinum medals.
The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) has sponsored the JrVASE program since 2000. The JrVASE program is the only art event of its kind in the nation.
Students bring works created in their art classes to compete at regional event. Jurors evaluate their work based on a standards-based rubric.
Students must also show their understanding of the art processes. They must be able to relate the processes involved in the development of their work.
Only academically eligible sixth, seventh and eighth grade students can take part. They must also be enrolled in Texas schools. The Regional JrVASE Event is the culminating event for this grade level. There is no State Event for JrVASE.
A panel judges the students’ works in the following key areas:
[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Technical expertise[/li] [li]Originality of concept [/li][/ul][ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Understanding of the essential elements[/li] [li]Interpretation of the student’s stated intent [/li][/ul]
Professional TAEA members judge each student’s artwork at the competition. They use a rating standard to award based on the quality of the work.
Regional JrVASE Rating System
[ul class=”list list-arrow_blue”] [li]Rating 4 Superior[/li] [li]Rating 3 Excellent [/li][/ul][ul class=”list list-arrow_blue”] [li]Rating 2 Average[/li] [li]Rating 1 Below Average [/li][/ul]
Students compete on three different experience levels depending on the student’s grade level. All sixth grade students take part in Division I (White). Seventh grade students compete in Division II (Red). All eighth grade students along with Pre-AP and IB students vie for honors in Division III (Blue). Students receiving a Superior rating in each division receive an award.
A panel reviews all artwork receiving a Superior rating. A set percentage of artworks with Superior ratings received the coveted Platinum medal. TAEA will post images of these artworks on its website.
Students from every AISD middle school and seven intermediate campuses earned top honors.
Dr. Michaelann Kelley lauded the students’ accomplishments and the work done by art educators. Kelley is the director of visual arts.
“Aldine ISD showcased their creativity, problem solving and especially their artistic voice at JrVASE,” said Kelley. “A total of 93 percent of AISD entries earned a 4 or 3 rating. I‘m proud of the students’ hard work.
“Earning Platinum and Superior ratings is no easy feat,” added Kelley. “It takes a lot of extra work in class and outside of the regular school day. Our art teachers are amazing about working these extra hours to help students recognize their artistic talents.”
2018 JrVASE Regional
Platinum Medals
Aldine Middle School
Teacher: Jha’Nann Williams
Student: Alejandra Juárez
Title of Work: Beyond the Mask
Student: Kassandra Martínez
Title of Work: Zebra
Drew Academy for Mathematics, Science & Fine Arts
Teacher: Allison Hamacher
Student: Laura Arevelo
Title of Work: Silver Branch
Student: Mallory Gutiérrez
Title of Work: Donuts Galore
Title of Work: Locks of Love Bridge
Student: Graciela Padrón
Title of Work: Tools
Title of Work: Silverware
Hambrick MS
Teacher: Israel Romero
Student: Shonease Murphy
Title of Work: Cultural Divergence
Lewis MS
Teacher: Catherine Woodin
Student: Janeth Mendoza
Title of Work: Utsukushi-sa
Parker Intermediate School
Teacher: Jack Comeaux
Student: Emily García
Title of Work: Fantasy Animals
Plummer MS
Teacher: Lindsay Burns
Student: Aeja Brown
Title of Work: Hands of a Mentor
Teague MS
Teacher: Alicia Taylor
Student: Evelyn Moreno
Title of Work: sous La Mer (under The Sea)
Title of Work: To Be Decided
Superior Rating Awardees
Eckert Intermediate School
Teacher: Timothy García
Student: Keshauna Cing
Title of Work: Landscapes
Student: Yuridia Ruiz
Title of Work: Memories
Hill Intermediate School
Teacher: John Bagby
Student: Ramiro Macías
Title of Work: Transformer in 3D
Student: Bin Nguyen
Title of Work: Landscape of a Different Color
Houston Academy for Mathematics, Science & Fine Arts
Teacher: Anthony Hurlburt
Student: Alexander Alcantera
Title of Work: Comic Book
Student: Barch Núñez
Title of Work: Homeboy Armadillo
Student: Sarah Otukoya
Title of Work: A Trip to Japan
Student: Adamaris Rámos
Title of Work: Hurt by the Flower
Student: Asunción Sánchez
Title of Work: The Boxer
Marcella Intermediate School
Teacher: Alexandra Rizk
Student: Bertha Martínez
Title of Work: Power Lines
Student: Yasmín Rodríguez
Title of Work: Nature’s Forms
Parker Intermediate School
Teacher: Jack Comeaux
Student: Harold Francis
Title of Work: Future City
Reed Academy for Engineering
Teacher: Chinedu Onochie
Student: Riana González
Title of Work: Snapshot
Student: Diana M. Torres
Title of Work: Blossom
Stehlik Intermediate School
Teacher: William Close
Student: Sarai Corrales
Title of Work: The Western Desert
Student: Daniel Espinoza
Title of Work: Finding the Balance
Student: Sarai Corrales
Title of Work: The Western Desert
Student: Asia Hilton
Title of Work: Haven
Student: Andrea Meléndez Pérez
Title of Work: The Mom
Student: Valeria Pérez
Title of Work: What Home Is Like
Student: Denisse Rojas
Title of Work: Light
Aldine Middle School
Teacher: Jha’Nann Williams
Student: Alejandro Deanda Fuentes
Title of Work: Abstract Spaces
Student: Tavares Dunn
Title of Work: Riveted Colors
Student: Sharon González
Title of Work: In the Beginning
Title of Work: Dripping Abstraction
Student: Daniel Hernández
Title of Work: Overlapping Numbers
Student: Steven Holloway
Title of Work: Random
Student: Alvin Lewis
Title of Work: Cubist Riley
Title of Work: Black Cowboy
Student: Marquis Martin
Title of Work: Community
Student: Josephine Mata
Title of Work: Imagination Explosion
Drew Academy for Mathematics, Science & Fine Arts
Teacher: Allison Hamacher
Student: Laura Arevalo
Title of Work: Running
Student: Keshon Bonner
Title of Work: Repressed Emotions
Title of Work: The Stairway to Success
Student: Lauren Butler
Title of Work: Death Is Upon Us!
Student: Delaney Ceballos
Title of Work: Jackie
Student: Samantha Morín
Title of Work: Roses
Title of Work: 3 Cheers for Donuts
Student: Miranda Mújica
Title of Work: Yummy Donuts
Title of Work: The Wall
Student: Saúl Sánchez
Title of Work: I Spay …
Title of Work: Influence
Grantham Academy for Engineering
Teacher: Óscar Medina
Student: Tyriek Canty
Title of Work: Among Us Walks a Giant
Student: Jacqueline de la Garza
Title of Work: Innocence On the Swing
Title of Work: Safe Haven
Student: Mary Gonzales
Title of Work: Concept Art — Good Evening
Title of Work: Safe Room
Student: Jennifer Guerrero
Title of Work: Elegance
Title of Work: Madame J
Student: Aracely Hernández
Title of Work: My Heritage
Title of Work: My Identity
Student: Mariana Niño de Rivera
Title of Work: Innocence
Student: Christina Sánchez
Title of Work: Young American
Student: Janeth Santos
Title of Work: The Word
Student: Sebastián Serpas-Serrano
Title of Work: Taurus
Hambrick Middle School
Teacher: Israel Romero
Student: Leilani Castillo
Title of Work: Steps
Student: Wendy Córdova
Title of Work: Haven
Student: Citlaly Flores
Title of Work: Spirited
Student: Jacqueline Hernández
Title of Work: Sands of Time
Student: Amaya N. Hinojosa
Title of Work: Greater Heights
Student: Jacquan Limbrick
Title of Work: Letting Go
Student: Aimee Mahindaratne
Title of Work: Influence
Student: Karolina Martínez
Title of Work: Liberated
Student: Isela Morales
Title of Work: Serenity
Student: Audrey Núñez
Title of Work: Doodle
Title of Work: Typical Mermaid
Student: Naihlea Pérez
Title of Work: Eccentricity
Student: Dulce M. Ramos
Title of Work: Photographic Memory
Hoffman Middle School — IB® Middle Years Program
Teacher: Terrance Clark
Student: Angel Brown
Title of Work: Lost
Title of Work: Wanted
Student: Briana García
Title of Work: Through the Eyes of an Artist
Student: Jennifer González
Title of Work: Picnic Snack
Title of Work: Farm Land
Lewis Middle School
Teacher: Catherine Woodin
Student: Katherine E. Merlos
Title of Work: Cloth The Doll
Student: Viko A. Salas
Title of Work: Deep Sea
Student: Alejandra Vaquera
Title of Work: Be Loved by Cats
Plummer Middle School
Teacher: Lindsay Burns
Student: Jana Alejo
Title of Work: Literary Illusions
Student: Elijah Arredondo
Title of Work: Creatures
Student: Aeja Brown
Title of Work: Princess
Student: Diana Cantú
Title of Work: Inverted
Title of Work: January 26, 2018
Student: Nayeli de León
Title of Work: Glass Rose
Student: Sophia Flores
Title of Work: Beautiful Side of Ugly
Student: Gabriela García
Title of Work: Pure Imagination
Student: Lizette Guzmán
Title of Work: Festival en San Luis
Student: Johnny Ho
Title of Work: Blocked Out
Student: Stephanie Lovos
Title of Work: Life & Death
Student: Rosie Martínez
Title of Work: Distracted
Student: Melanie Méndez
Title of Work: Inverted
Student: Adrián Mendoza
Title of Work: Dark Fantasy
Student: Christine Nguyen
Title of Work: Dreaming
Student: Joana Peña
Title of Work: Lost In the Moonlight
Student: Lizeth Rangel
Title of Work: Never Going Home
Student: Jadee Rivera
Title of Work: Sunny Contrast
Title of Work: October
Student: Alberto Rodríguez
Title of Work: Golden Mystery
Student: Celeste Villa
Title of Work: Depth of Nature
Student: Cristina Yanes
Title of Work: Awake
Plummer Middle School
Teacher: Anthony Trutman
Student: Alyissa Arimendez
Title of Work: A Chance Escape
Student: Charley Basulto
Title of Work: Music Under the Stars
Student: Samantha Hernández
Title of Work: Walk With Doggo
Student: Alize Monsiváis
Title of Work: Opulence
Student: Nichole Quinteros
Title of Work: An Evening With Reading
Student: Celine Reachi
Title of Work: Happiness
Student: Emily Sánchez
Title of Work: Different
Student: Paris Sherman
Title of Work: Going My Way
Shotwell Middle School — IB® Middle Years Program
Teacher: Paige Cullingford
Student: Joanna Banda
Title of Work: My Buddy
Title of Work: Fall
Student: John Duong
Title of Work: Rose of Innocence
Title of Work: Red Poppy
Student: Julissa García
Title of Work: Tropical Trio
Student: Leonel Girón
Title of Work: Leaves of Fall
Student: Elena Lai
Title of Work: Orange Pop
Student: Arieunne Mansion
Title of Work: Impressions
Student: Isabella Marmolejo
Title of Work: Fossil
Student: Angélica Méndez Silva
Title of Work: Purple Petals
Student: Claudia Nolasco
Title of Work: Purple Sunflower
Stovall Middle School
Teacher: Cherri Collins
Student: John Anthony
Title of Work: Martini
Student: Getsemani Flores
Title of Work: One’s Special Feelings
Student: Reanna Henry
Title of Work: Head Full of Creativity
Student: Imelda Hernández
Title of Work: Depths of the Sea
Student: Angelina Morales
Title of Work: One’s Special Feelings
Student: Ashley Peña
Title of Work: The Flighting Rooster
Student: Martín Sáenz
Title of Work: Blendy Boy Madness
Teague Middle School
Teacher: Alicia Taylor
Student: Kofi Osaren
Title of Work: Male Profile
Student: Melanie Ramírez
Title of Work: Boots
Title of Work: Woman Relaxing
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