Katy ISD Art Students Earn Over $17,000 in Fort Bend County Fair Auction
Eleven of the 15 pieces of artwork recently auctioned at the Fort Bend County Fair were created by Katy ISD students and earned a grand total of $17,700. Jerry Sun, a senior at Seven Lakes High School, won the “Grand Champion” award for his artwork titled “Warrior on the Horizon.” Jordan High School junior, Valeria Dumitrascu, was awarded the recognition of Reserve Champion for her piece “Saddle of Flames.” Additionally, Ashwin Subramanian, a senior from Tompkins High School, and Natalie Reese, a junior from Seven Lakes High School, received “Best in Class” awards for their pieces.
“It’s truly inspiring to see so many of our Katy ISD students showcasing their artistic skills,” said Susan Chiboroski, Assistant Director of Fine Arts. “Each of these pieces of artwork portrays a unique story, and we recognize in each of these students the hard work and tenacity required to create such incredible art. The dedication and creativity these students possess is an inspiration to the community,” added Chiboroski.
|
Student |
School |
Artwork Title |
Money Rewarded |
|
Jerry Sun |
Seven Lakes High School |
“Warrior on the Horizon” |
$2,800 |
|
Valeria Dumitrascu |
Jordan High School |
“Saddle of Flames” |
$1,800 |
|
Ashwin Subramanian |
Tompkins High School |
“Mutual Trust” |
$1,000 |
|
Natalie Reese |
Seven Lakes High School |
“Roped In” |
$3,200 |
|
Rebecca Mendoza |
Tompkins High School |
“Better Together” |
$1,400 |
|
Yeojin Jang |
Seven Lakes High School |
“Noble Gaze” |
$1,400 |
|
Caroline Truong |
Tompkins High School |
“Hazy Days” |
$1,400 |
|
Damife Sewoniku |
Tompkins High School |
“Satisfied on Greens” |
$1,200 |
|
Nguyen T.H. Nguyen |
Tompkins High School |
“Amber Mare” |
$1,200 |
|
Maryam Haidari |
Tompkins High School |
“Legen-Dairy” |
$1,700 |
|
Amira Albar |
Seven Lakes High School |
“Mellow” |
$2,000 |
Jerry Sun, Seven Lakes High School
“Warrior on the Horizon”
