Local K-8th graders amazed the League of Women Voters Comal Area (LWVCA) and contest judges with the creativity and impact of their entries in the Be My Voice-VOTE Art Poster Contest sponsored by the League January-March 2023.
LWVCA is pleased to announce the following awards:
Dylann Parker, Danville Middle School, first place overall
Makena Shipkey, Timberwood Park Elementary, first place, K-2nd grade division
Diyanna Cruz, Seele Elementary, first place, 3rd-5th grade division
Aubrey Sralla, Danville Middle School, first place, 6th-8th grade division.
These prize winners are part of twenty entries from 8 schools selected to promote voting, and to appear in a video about the art contest (viewable at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYbVp4fCI4Y ) and in a future exhibition. “Our judges weighed several factors from artistic composition to how well each piece communicated the impact of adult voting on children and their futures,” commented LWVCA President Jerrie Champlin. “Our goal is to raise awareness in students and in the community about how adults’ votes impact young lives, and to provide an opportunity for students to learn about the value of voting and democracy."
LWVCA Youth Empowerment Director Sheila Pattison added "The art contest is designed to engage elementary and middle school students through artistic expression. We hope that the contest helps open their minds to the foundation of democracy and encourages dialogue with their parents. We’re grateful to all the young artists who shared their talents with us and to the educators, librarians, and parents who facilitated their participation. We also thank our distinguished judging panel: Janice Nance, retired librarian and Delta Sigma Theta Service Sorority member (Bexar Area Alumnae Chapter); Elizabeth Alvarado-McVey, LULAC member, quilter, and former educator; Janyth Fredrickson, artist and past LWVCA Youth Empowerment Director; Juliana Zengler, artist and LWVCA student member; and Jan Ashcraft, retired educator.
See a photo album at Be My Voice- VOTE! Art Poster Contest