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
“Derailment of Freedom”
9th Grade
Victoria East High School
Teacher: Jamie Sainz
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Emma Florida
“Children”
9th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
Division 2:
Alee’a Waeckerlin
“Unwanted Transition”
10th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Tiffany Valdez
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Alee’a Waeckerlin
“Boiling Point”
10th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Brianna Cervantez
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Marina Vrana
“Another World”
10th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
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Kamryn Escobar
“A Forever Friend”
10th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
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Emma Siecko
“Through the Ages”
11th Grade
Victoria East High School
Teacher: Jamie Sainz
Division 3:
Parker Measom
“Reminiscence of Youth”
10th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
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Rebecca Felan
“Housecat”
11th Grade
Victoria East High School
Teacher: Jamie Sainz
Division 4:
Izabella Cazares
“The Unexpected”
10th Grade
Victoria East High School
Teacher: Samantha Moore
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Morgan Fullbright
“Personal Garden”
11th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Tiffany Valdez
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Vanessa Rivera
“Foreseen the Wonderful Colors”
12th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
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Raegan Koncaba
“Bittersweet Backroads”
12th Grade
Victoria West High School
Teacher: Eliana Rodriguez-Iturbe
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Graciela Gonzalez
“Unfungible Affection”
11th Grade
Victoria East High School
Teacher: Jamie Sainz
“For many of our students, art is their passion and what they plan on pursuing after graduation,” said VEHS Art Teacher and District Visual Arts Facilitator Jamie Sainz. “It 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.”
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 schools’ 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.