7 “Pasture Dweller” drew comments from that judges that noted her good color and handling of watercolor for an organic feel, as well as her effective use of white space and spontaneous flow creating a fresh composition. Teter, who has been creating art all her life, is involved with her school’s student council and the National Honor Society. She also regularly serves at the San Antonio Food Bank. Teter plans on studying studio art in college and pursue a career that will allow her to continue her artistic passions. She earned an $8,000 scholarship, as well as an additional $2,500 from the sale of her work, for her efforts. First place in the high school division and the winner of a $6,000 scholarship was Lorelei Smith of Cedar Creek High School in Bastrop, Texas, for her color depiction of a longhorn steer titled “Majesty in the Meadow,” while the 3D winner, also taking home a $6,000 scholarship went to Helen Shaheen of Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth for a stunning necklace entitled “Diamondback Rattler.” Smith’s work garnered her an additional $2,000 earned from its sale, while Shahee took home an additional $1,000. Earning a $500 scholarship each for first place was: • Reese Rawson, 14, 12 – 14 age group, Franklin High School, New Baden, for “Grand Drive,” selling for $850. • Orielle Aleks, 9, 9 – 11 age group, Covenant Classical School, Benbrook, for “The Catch,” selling for $750. • Walker Adams, 8, 7 – 8 age group, Roland Reynolds Elementary, New Baden, for “Dreams Down the Chute,”selling for $500. • Jude Hoffman, 5, 5 – 6 age group, White Horse Christian Academy, Stephenville, for “Yuccas At Sunset,” selling for $300. • Earning $6,000 grants each for their champion classrooms were teachers Holly Clifford of Fort Worth Country Day in the high school division, Sara Mendoza of Berry Miller Junior High of Pearland, Texas in the middle school division and Andrea Cantrell of Burton Hill Elementary in Fort Worth captured a fourth consecutive win in the elementary school division. The art contest was sponsored by The Amon G. Carter Foundation, Debbie & Albon Head, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP, Ann L. and Carol Green Rhodes Charitable Trust, HOLT Cat, Marsh McLennan Agency, Brumbaugh’s Fine Home Furnishings, Lisa and Milton Millman, Kim and J.C. Johnson and Whataburger. 7 “Pasture Dweller,” Madelyn Teter “Majesty in the Meadow,” Lorelei Smith, “Grand Drive”, Reese Rawson “The Catch,” Orielle Aleski ““Yuccas at Sunset,” Jude Hoffman “Dreams Down the Chute,” Walker Adams
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