Ben Davis High School
Young Artists Shine at MSD Wayne's Annual Superintendent's Art Competition
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Young Artists Shine at MSD Wayne's Annual Superintendent's Art Competition
Creativity took center stage as young artists across M.S.D. of Wayne Township gathered for the district's annual Superintendent's Art Competition. The event, which has become a cherished tradition since its inception in 2012, celebrated the remarkable artistic talents present in every school throughout the district.
Two exceptional pieces stood out among the impressive collection, earning their creators the coveted elementary and secondary division grand prizes. Violeta Sandoval from Bridgeport Elementary captivated judges with her artwork to win the elementary prize, while Sienna Phelps from Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center impressed with her piece to claim the secondary prize.
Dr. Butts purchased both pieces, which will be added to the prestigious Superintendent's Art Gallery at the Education Center, where they will be displayed alongside past winners.
Celebrating Artists from Every School
The competition featured one selected piece of artwork representing each school in the district. Art teachers faced the challenging task of choosing a single work to represent their school.
Each student artist received recognition during the awards program, with participants ranging from preschoolers to high school students. The diverse collection included everything from vibrant paintings and intricate drawings to innovative mixed-media pieces.
The building-level winners recognized at the program were:
- Santiago Gallo Gamboa - Wayne Township Preschool
- Johnathan Smith - Chapelwood Elementary
- Nas Young - Chapel Glen Elementary
- Vianey Roselyn Villares - Garden City Elementar
- Aranza Camacho Narvaez - Maplewood Elementary
- Madeline Baker - McClelland Elementary
- Nwamaka Nwokedi - North Wayne Elementary
- Giovanni Morales - Rhoades Elementary
- Maggie Mendez - Robey Elementary
- Denzel Ndzambela - Sanders School
- Carla Bernard - Stout Field Elementary
- Ana Eglaus - Westlake Elementary
- Katie Emily Perez - Ben Davis High School
- Ashley Gonzalez-Anzures - Ben Davis University High
- School Ericka Thompson - Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
- Susana Alvarado-Hernandez - Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Congratulations to our overall winners recognized:
- Violeta Sandoval - Bridgeport Elementary
- Sienna Phelps - Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Parents, educators, and community members gathered to support the young artists, creating a gallery-like atmosphere during the reception.
The complete collection of student artwork will remain on display at the Education Center through the end of 2025, providing ongoing inspiration to visitors and showcasing the district's commitment to well-rounded education.
Pictured above: Violeta Sandoval and Sienna Phelps, overall winners in the 2025 MSD Wayne Superintendent's Art Competition, stand with Superintendent Jeff Butts and their award-winning artwork.