Katy ISD Students Earn Over $33,000 in Fort Bend County Fair School Art Auction

October 05 2023

The artistic talents of Katy ISD (KISD) students took center stage in the recent Fort Bend County Fair’s School Art Auction, where 13 KISD students earned a total of $33,100 for the pieces they submitted for the contest. Brooklyn Tran, a junior at Jordan High School, emerged as a talented artist for her outstanding work by winning the “Reserve Champion” award for his piece titled “Sharp Shooter.” Three additional Katy ISD students demonstrated their artistic ability by sweeping all three “Best of Class” categories.

Natalie Reese – Seven Lakes High School

Best of Class - Monochromatic | A Treasured Touch

“We are always excited to see our students’ creative work being acknowledged within our community,” said Susan Chiboroski, Assistant Director of Fine Arts. “Each of these pieces portrays a unique story, and we recognize the hard work and talent in each of these students to create such incredible art. Their remarkable creativity and ability to capture the essence of the competition through their artwork are truly inspirational to the community,” added Chiboroski.

Ashley Chung – Cinco Ranch High School

Best of Class – Painting | Eight Seconds

Sanya Murraka – Tompkins High School

Best of Class – Colored Drawing | First Rodeo

Student	School	Artwork Title	Money Rewarded
Brooklyn Tran	Jordan High School	Sharp Shooter	$5,500
Ashley Chung	Cinco Ranch High School	Eight Seconds	$3,000
Sanya Murraka	Tompkins High School	First Rodeo	$2,500
Natalie Reese	Seven Lakes High School	A Treasured Touch	$3,000
Tina Cao	Tompkins High School	A Warm Embrace	$2,500
Sabrina Smith	Tompkins High School	Master of the Loop	$2,000
Damife Sewoniku	Tompkins High School	All in a Day’s Work	$2,500
Valeria Dumitrascu	Jordan High School	Hello Hen-some	$1,500
Ananya Pasunuri	Jordan High School	Weathered Care	$2,200
Daniela Santana	Jordan High School	Regal Paces	$1,800
Yvana Salazar	Jordan High School	A Hot Day Deserves a Little Rest	$1,800
Caroline Truong	Tompkins High School	A Tranquil Soul	$2,800
Mindy Nguyen	Tompkins High School	Peak-A-Moo	$2,000

Brooklyn Tran – Jordan High School

Reserve Champion | Sharp Shooter

The Fort Bend County Fair’s School Art Auction is designed to reward the effort and showcase the artwork of Fort Bend County students in Grades 9 - 12. Katy ISD is committed to nurturing the creative growth of its students, and this latest achievement is a testament to the district’s dedication to excellence in the arts.

Source: Katy ISD

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