Each year, the Virginia School Board Association hosts a regional spring art contest. In this year’s competition, three pieces from different students across all three school levels were entered into the contest for this region, and as it happened, a student from Washington & Lee High School scored a spot on the board.
Kathy Rice, Westmoreland’s deputy superintendent, made a presentation before the board on the subject at their regular meeting last week.
“We had three students enter the Eastern Region Art Competition for the VSBA,” Rice explained, “And one of those students, Ariana Barajas, placed second in the high school level.”
The piece that Barajas had entered was a piece of what is called scratch art. Titled “Sheep’s Head,” it depicts a bearded ram staring at the viewer with a piercing gaze.
“It’s just an incredible piece,” Rice continued. “And honestly, even when the VSBA sent us a copy of the letter and certificate that Ariana will receive directly, they commented in the email that this was an incredible piece of artwork, and they were so thrilled to have had an opportunity to see it.”
In recognition of her accomplishment, Barajas will receive a certificate from the VSBA that marks her place in the Eastern Spring Regional Forum Art Contest.
Also taking part were Kevin Diaz-Garnica and Madelynne Hayes from Montross Middle School and Washington District Elementary, respectively.
Chairman Ralph Fallin chimed in after the presentation, stating, “We certainly want to thank all of the participants, the teachers that encouraged them, and their parents. If you’ve never had an opportunity to view the artwork, it’s some incredible stuff. To actually be recognized as one of the winners is truly exceptional.”
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