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Saluda High School Student Wins Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, SC – Congressman Gresham Barrett (SC, 03) selected a piece of art drawn by Lauren Jones, a graduating senior of Saluda High School, as the 2008 Third District Congressional Art Competition winner. The piece entitled “Back Porch in Saluda,” was among 16 pieces of art entered into the competition this year.
“This is the 6th year we have hosted the competition in the district, and I continue to be impressed by the artistic abilities of our students,” said Congressman Gresham Barrett. “Lauren’s piece really touches your heart. Thousands of people will enjoy her art and think of South Carolina when they see it hanging in the Capitol over the next year. It is a piece that she and her family can be proud of for many years.”
The competition is an annual contest for high school students to showcase their artistic abilities. Each individual Member of Congress organizes a local competition in his/her congressional district.
The winning artwork will remain on display in Washington, D.C. through next spring where it can be enjoyed by lawmakers, staff, and hundreds of visitors who tour the U.S. Capitol daily. |
Saluda High welcomed back South Carolina sculptor, Bob Doster, this March
to work with our art students to create two stainless-steel sculptures.
The smaller of the two sculptures is inspired by athletics and is affixed
to the athletic field canteen wall (can be seen as you enter the gates).
The larger sculpture is inspired by academics and is affixed to the outside
wall near the front entrance of Saluda High school.
SC Reel Kids Fish Contest
Holly Able-2nd Place
Pictured left to right: Wayne Bell, art teacher at SMS, Austin Bell,
Tiffaney Holcombe, and Ray Reames, Board Member.
2008 SC Jr. Duck Stamp Art Competition-
Saluda High art students did well again this year in the SCDNR 14th Annual SC Jr. Duck Stamp Contest. Out of 13 participating high schools and 24 awards our students received seven. Those students who have placed will have their artwork exhibited at three locations this year: February 13 -17 at the Southeastern Wildlife Expo (www.sewe.com) in Charleston at the Gaillard Auditorium; March 28-30 at the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic (www.psclassic.com) in Columbia at the state fairgrounds; and May 4th at the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia at the Ndoke Lodge. You can see all wiinners on the SC Jr. Duck Stamp web site (www.jrducstamp.com).
Saluda High School Awards:
2nd: Lauren Jones
3rd: Zon Johnson and Randi Rice
HM: Holly Able, Sasha Hernandez, Miguel Olvera, Daniel Powell
Middle School Awards:
Honorable Mention: Kristen Cordero, Emily Hallman, Dianna Jaramilla, Jack Nichols
Art Links for all to enjoy...
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