Recently, Region 3 held their Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Art Competition, hosted by Victoria West High School. Victoria East and West art students, along with their dedicated teachers have worked tirelessly for weeks on end to prepare for this competition, and all of their hard work has paid off.
The competition was an amazing collection of young artists and their artwork. With over 350 entries, the event has grown exponentially and continues to do so.
This year, there were only 23 spots available for students to fill, allowing them to advance to the State round. Out of those 23 spots, Victoria ISD students from VEHS and VWHS snagged 14 spots.
The VISD students and their artworks advancing to the State level are:
Division 1:
Charlize Barrera
โDerailment of Freedomโ
9th Grade
Victoria East High School
Teacher: Jamie Sainz
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Emma Florida
โChildrenโ
9th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
Division 2:
Aleeโa Waeckerlin
โUnwanted Transitionโ
10th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Tiffany Valdez
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Aleeโa Waeckerlin
โBoiling Pointโ
10th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Brianna Cervantez
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Marina Vrana
โAnother Worldโ
10th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
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Kamryn Escobar
โA Forever Friendโ
10th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
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Emma Siecko
โThrough the Agesโ
11th Grade
Victoria East High School
Teacher: Jamie Sainz
Division 3:
Parker Measom
โReminiscence of Youthโ
10th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
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Rebecca Felan
โHousecatโ
11th Grade
Victoria East High School
Teacher: Jamie Sainz
Division 4:
Izabella Cazares
โThe Unexpectedโ
10th Grade
Victoria East High School
Teacher: Samantha Moore
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Morgan Fullbright
โPersonal Gardenโ
11th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Tiffany Valdez
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Vanessa Rivera
โForeseen the Wonderful Colorsโ
12th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
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Raegan Koncaba
โBittersweet Backroadsโ
12th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
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Graciela Gonzalez
โUnfungible Affectionโ
11th Grade
Victoria East High School
Teacher: Jamie Sainz
โFor many of our students, art is their passion and what they plan on pursuing after graduation,โ said VEHS Art Teacher and District Visual Arts Facilitator Jamie Sainz. โIt takes years of practice for them to hone their artistic skills. As teachers, we are only a guiding light to help them on their way to discover their genius that they already possess inside. To encourage their growth and help them shine bright. Year after year, the dedication and hard work that is seen by our students is always a pleasure to experience and warms our hearts. Being able to see our students grow and spread their wings is why many of us are in this profession.โ
The State Round of the VASE Art Competition, hosted by San Marcos High School, will take place on April 26 - 27. Over 2,000 artworks will be on display in the high schoolsโ 4 gymnasiums, and the public is welcome to enjoy all of the amazing artworks that have made it to State and beyond.
To view the State qualifying artworks by VISD students, visit 
Congratulations to these students! We wish them luck as their artwork competes at the next level. Congratulations also go out to all of VISD's art teachers for a job well done. Your commitment and dedication shine brightly through your students.