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Source: Katy ISD
Tompkins High School Student Named Reserve Champion at Fort Bend County Art Auction
October 25 2024
Tompkins High School’s Sabrina Smith was named Reserve Champion at the 2024 Fort Bend County Fair School Art Auction for her creativity, for her piece Rodeo Reverie.
In addition, Seven Lakes High School’s Dennis Wei and Yuiko Arita and Tompkins’ Fernando Chang were all named Best of Class for their pieces, A Champion Arises, Indigenous Life, and The One, respectively.
“We are so proud of the students and their teachers for this accomplishment,” said Laura Simoneaux, Assistant Director of Fine Arts in Katy ISD. “Of the 16 pieces chosen for auction at this year’s fair, 10 were from Katy ISD.”
Other Katy ISD student artists included in this year’s auction were:
- Nguyen Nguyen (Tompkins High School) – Love like the Sun’s Warmth
- Damife Sewoniku (Tompkins High School) – What are you looking at?
- Sanya Murarka (Tompkins High School) – Eye on the Prize
- Madison Huang (Tompkins High School) – RoMOOo and Goatiet
- Baani Luthra (Tompkins High School) – Teach ‘Em Young
- Cooper Thielemann (Jordan High School) – First Show
Several Katy ISD students’ artwork was also included in the Last Draw Art Sale, and they include:
- Avika Puri (Tompkins High School) – Golden Hour
- Saipardhu Aki (Tompkins High School) – Routine Riding
- Anshika Agrawal (Seven Lakes High School) – Sanctuary
The students are supported by the following educators: Katrina Cerk (Jordan); Camille Gordon and Lisa Matschek (Seven Lakes); and Christie Skinner (Tompkins).
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The School Art Auction is held every year as part of the fair to celebrate student talent in Fort Bend County. Students in grades 9-12 who reside in the County are welcome to submit their original pieces in several classes of art representing a Western or agricultural theme. The Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo celebrated its 88th annual fair this year. Visit www.fortbendcountyfair.com to learn more.
Source: Katy ISD
