The Texas Art Education (TAEA) has sponsored the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) since 1994. VASE is the only art event of its kind in the nation. Students have the opportunity to bring artworks created in their art classes to a regional event where they are interviewed by a certified juror who evaluates their work according to a standards-based rubric as well as their understanding of the art processes involved in the development of their artwork. The State Event is held annually in April and is sponsored by the University of Houston-Clear Lake. While the artworks are judged, students participate in professional workshops, lectures, slide presentations, demonstrations, and outdoor sketching opportunities.
The following KISD students advanced to the State VASE Competition in 2009-2010:
Central High School
Gold Seal Award: Will Sumpter
Minh Bui,Claudia Hobgood,Damone Nickerson,Kaley Thompson,Alyssa Wildridge, Patty Sanger, Caroline Baxter, Alex Williamson, Laura Lewi, Everett Wilson
These students are coached by Denise Massie, Jay Asp, and James Kauitzsch
FOSSIL RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Gold Seal Award:Kristie Frazier
Samantha Dang ,Tommy Kim,Vu Pham, Melanie Byars, Rachel Yeselson (2 pieces), Anessa Tunprasert (2 pieces) Taylor Brady,Isaac Orozco,Quyen Pham,Hanna Schroy,Tyler Chapman,Glesni Smith,Alex Wilson (2 pieces)
These students are coached by Camille Kerr, Mike Aiken, and Dustin Marvin.
Keller High School
Gold Seal Award:Anya Bosworth
Verneri Jamuru,Ryan Kuhlman,Sachi Sugiyama,Abigail Hernandez,Kelsey Harper (2 pieces),Breanna Borrego,Geovanna Cuevas,Abigail Hernandez,Katie Folger,Emmy Laursen
These students are coached by Kristy Laurent, Liz Bonham, and David Cavorsi
TIMBER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
LeaLoeb,Bianca Beltran,Nick Cantu,Jamie Pratt,Tony Semler (2 pieces),Addison Allen,Paul Chau,Kyle Davis,Chandler Funderburg,Jackie Skellie,Mckenzie De Los Santos
These students are coached by Chrissy Fitch and Kathy Beers