The Ellis County Press: District students earn recognition in local and state art contests

District students earn recognition in local and state art contests
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Editor on 12/17/2009 11:50:00


DESOTO — The DeSoto Independent School District recently held the annual
Holiday Card Art Contest among district students. Over 150 entries were
submitted for the contest.
The top nine finalists and grand prize winner were selected by the Instructional
Support Center staff before the Thanksgiving break.
Congratulations to the finalists and grand prize winner:
WINNERS
Grand Prize:
Morgan Roe -  DeSoto High School
As the Grand Prize Winner, Morgan received a framed version of her artwork and a
$50 Gift Certificate courtesy of Asel Art Supply.
Finalists:
Ashley Enrique - Amber Terrace Elementary
Jalen Ferguson - Northside Elementary
Daniel Contreras - Woodridge Elementary
Kapri Halton - Woodridge Elementary
Chrishara Martin - Woodridge Elementary
Ivonne Ovando - Woodridge Elementary
Ryan Clement - DeSoto High School
Spruce Scott - DeSoto High School
Marshall Thomas - DeSoto High School
The law firm of Walsh, Anderson, Brown, Aldridge & Gallegos held their 12th
Annual Holiday Card Contest this fall and DeSoto ISD was one of five school
districts selected to submit entries from the district clients served by the
firm.
Woodridge Elementary was the selected DeSoto ISD fourth grade to participate in
the contest, which is ultimately judged by the firm's staff and shareholders.
Congratulations to Woodridge Elementary fourth grader Christian Rodriguez whose
entry was selected as one of five finalist and eventually earned runner-up in
the contest!
In recognition of this award, Christian receives a check for $50.00 and
Woodridge Elementary receives a $150 check for the school's art department. The
district received a Certificate of Appreciation for participation in the contest
that was also given to Woodridge Elementary.