High school art teacher, Mrs. Keese and elementary art teacher, Mrs. Okwuonu are known for inspiring and challenging their students to create and think outside the box.
In January, our students submitted over 50 artwork pieces from Pre-K through 12th grade to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Competition and the TAPPS Fall Photo Contest.
The School Art Program through the Houston Rodeo has challenged students for more than 5o years. The program provides Pre-K through 12th grade the opportunity to compete, learn from summer workshops and earn scholarships during the Houston Rodeo. The School Art Program supports approximately 130 different school districts including private and parochial schools in the Houston area. Each year, thousands of entries from around Houston are submitted for the competition.
Two of our 8th grade students, Agnes T. and Alexis C. were awarded finalist ribbons in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Competition. Eight elementary students received blue and red ribbons for their artwork.
The High School photography class entered over 30 pieces from our Wildcat photographers, and two of our Wildcats won medals in the TAPPS Fall Photo Contest: Congratulations to Wolfgang K. (12th) for winning a 2nd place medal in the Still Life category and Evelyn C. (9th) for winning a 1st place medal in the Cityscape/Architecture category.
“Elementary and Middle School students have been exploring the country of Italy and are creating some beautiful pieces reflective of the region. I am excited to display their W.O.W. (Wonderful Original Work) during the Spring Showcase!” says Mrs. Okwuonu. You are invited to join the WCS Community on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 6:30 pm for a night celebrating the arts! More details to follow.
To learn more about the Westbury Christian Art Program, visit https://www.westburychristian.org/fine-arts/
About the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Competition
For more information about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Competition, please visit https://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/School-Art-Program
