Lapeer West High School juniors Rachel Gillotte and Cheryse Burns were honored at a special luncheon at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival in Kalamazoo May 13-16.These two young artists were chosen as two of the top eighteen visual artists in the state of Michigan. The winning artwork will be part of the traveling Governor’s Art Show in 2010-2011.
Winners were presented with sketch books by Cindy Todd, President of the Michigan Art Education Association, and Amy VanderPol, the President- Elect of the Michigan Art Education Association.
Students from all over Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula, sent pieces to this competition. Each teacher submitted five pieces for judging.
“Even more remarkable is the fact that Rachel and Cheryse are juniors and have a full year of art ahead of them in their high school careers,” said West art teacher Nancy Barry.
Also honored at the Festival was their teacher. Mrs. Barry has had more students recognized with this honor than any other teacher in Michigan.
We are proud to have our teacher and students from Lapeer West High School recognized for these top State awards,” said West Principal Tim Zeeman. More photos can be found at the District photo gallery.
