Washington State High School Artists Honored
Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced Art Show winners in the annual celebration
OLYMPIA — May 21, 2021 — From Mead to Friday Harbor, Cashmere, Kelso, and everywhere in between, some of the state’s brightest young artists were honored with awards during the 48th Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show, announced yesterday in a virtual ceremony.
The show, hosted by Superintendent Chris Reykdal and OSPI Chief of Staff Tennille Jeffries-Simmons, celebrated young artists across the state. The show was streamed virtually and expanded past visual arts to include music from Ferris High School, a performance by the Lummi Nation Blackhawk Singers, a student film, and readings of ekphrastic poetry — poetry written about pieces from the show.
“This year, we saw incredible work by young artists grappling with this moment, from the global pandemic to racism and social injustice,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. “Their work is a testament to the power of the arts, and it is an honor to have the opportunity to see and celebrate the work of our students.”
The show is the culmination of a statewide competition with regional winners from each regional educational service district (ESD) represented.
Art Show Award Recipients
- Taylor Yingshi “Parallels” (pictured at top) | Superintendent’s Award
Issaquah High School (Teacher: Mark Moody), Issaquah School District, ESD 121
- Clover Navarro, “A Pause” | Governor’s Award
Bremerton High School (Teacher: Janice Wagner), Bremerton School District, ESD 114 - Anna Ignatovich, “Being (series)” | OSPI Staff Award
Lake Washington High School (Teacher: Dawn Wyatt), Lake Washington School District, ESD 121 - Islay Ross, “Kitchen Window” | Jurors’ Choice Award
Friday Harbor High School (Teacher: Andrew Anderson), San Juan Island School District, ESD 189
- Amie Makela, “It Devours” | Jurors’ Choice Award
Ridgefield High School (Teacher: Tamara Hoodenpyl), Ridgefield School District, ESD 112 - Camille Steckler, “Eyes of the Old” | Jurors’ Choice Award
Lopez Island High School (Teacher: Jaimie Terada), Lopez Island School District, ESD 189 - Audrey Moehring, “Geometry” | Jurors’ Choice Award
Union High School (Teacher: Sean Morrison), Evergreen Public Schools, ESD 112
- Haley McCarthy, “Tuesday Nights in the City” | Allied Arts Foundation Award
Timberline High School (Teacher: Katy Govan), North Thurston Public Schools, ESD 113 - Mia Dufault, “In the Shadows” | AWSP Award
A.C. Davis High School (Teacher: Carole Huls), Yakima School District, ESD 105 - Cecelia Baldwin, “Wednesday Afternoon” | ArtsEd Washington Award
Olympia High School (Teacher: Joshua Everson), Olympia School District, ESD 113
- Iris Rogel, “Baby Leo” | InspireWA Award
Bonney Lake High School (Teacher: Melissa Deckman), Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, ESD 121 - Ryan Cunningham “Big Blue Whale” | PESB Award
Olympia High School (Teacher: Joshua Everson), Olympia School District, ESD 113 - Ashley Santana, “Isolation” | SBE Award
Cashmere High School (Teacher: Alan Pace), Cashmere School District, ESD 171
- Yuki Kondo, “Summer Days” | WAEA Award
Olympia High School (Teacher: Joshua Everson), Olympia School District, ESD 113 - Linsey Scarlett, “Contours of Flathead” | WASA Award
Mt. Spokane High School (Teacher: Jenne Hatcher), Mead School District, ESD 101 - Lauren Butterworth, “Dressed Wounds” | WEA Award
Redmond High School (Teacher: Jordan Swain), Lake Washington School District, ESD 121
- Tyler McKinley, “Change Sings” | WSSDA Award
Kelso High School (Teacher: T.J. Frey), Kelso School District, ESD 112 - Margot Massey, “Conscience” | CWU Art & Change Scholarship Award
Kamiakin High School (Teacher: Corrine Leche), Kennewick School District, ESD 123 - Meredith Petellin, “Liberty & Justice” | CWU Art & Change Scholarship Award
Enumclaw High School (Teacher: Randy Cook), Enumclaw School District, ESD 121
Art Show Honorable Mention Award Recipients
- Anthony Browning, “Chronophobia” | Honorable Mention Award
Mt. Spokane High School (Teacher: Angelika Wilson-Wipp), Mead School District, ESD 101 - Angela Bai, “The Perfect Symphony” | Honorable Mention Award
Lake Washington High School (Teacher: Dawn Adams), Lake Washington School District, ESD 121 - Morgan Madder, “Dr. Strange” | Honorable Mention Award
Kamiakin High School (Teacher: Victoria Gravenslund), Kennewick School District, ESD 123 - Carter Williams, “God of Music” | Honorable Mention Award
West Valley High School (Teacher: Grant Johnston), West Valley School District, ESD 105 - Nora Abelsen, “Blue Nesting Bowls” | Honorable Mention Award
Wenatchee High School (Teacher: Donald Collins), Wenatchee School District, ESD 171
Jurors’ Choice and Honorable Mention awards were selected by a panel of 20 jurors from across the state, including artists, museum educators, gallery owners, arts administrators, and arts educators. Thirteen individuals and organizations selected state winners:
- Superintendent Chris Reykdal
- Governor Jay Inslee
- OSPI staff
- Allied Arts Foundation
- Washington Art Education Association (WAEA)
- State Board of Education (SBE)
- Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB)
- Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA)
- Washington Education Association (WEA)
- Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA)
- Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP)
- ArtsEd Wasington
- InspireWA
Each award recipient will receive $200, along with a special glass trophy designed and made by students with Hilltop Artists and the Rochester High School Career & Technical Education program in recognition of their artistic excellence.
For the first time, Central Washington University selected Art & Change Scholarship Awards as well, providing two students with $2,000 scholarships.
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