Eight Pasadena ISD students have advanced to the state level Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) after competing in the regional competition.
During the regional competition, students throughout the district competed against 1,200 students from area schools where they submitted original artwork, wrote about their processes and participated in an interview.
The student’s pieces were evaluated based on VASE’s rigorous rubric. Only students in the top 10 percent of the competition were selected as state-level qualifiers.
As state-level qualifiers, these students will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, become eligible for scholarships and speak with college recruiters.
State judging for VASE will take place in April 2021.
The state-level qualifiers are:
-Angel Aguilar, Pasadena High School, “Saccharine.” Instructor: Lane Smolen.
-Isabella Arroyo, Pasadena Memorial, “Figura Deformada.” Instructor: Amy Dugat.
-Janelle Barreiro, Dobie High School, “Duality.” Instructor: Stephanie Albert.
-Samantha Delacruz, Dobie High School, “Revive.” Instructor: Stephanie Albert.
-Hugo Escajeda, South Houston High School, “Duke.” Instructor: Jeramiah Macha.
-Jimena Medina, Dobie High School, “Holding You in My Heart.” Instructor: Derek Rochelle.
-Isela Munoz, Dobie High School, “Metro Boomin.” Instructor: Sherrie Kent.
-Tomas Meza, South Houston High School, “How Long is Too Long?” Instructor: Jeramiah Macha.