Godley High School art students Gianna Demetres and Azul Sanchez are advancing to state after shining in a High School Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) regional competition on February 15, 2025, at Azle High School.

Twelve students and 16 entries received medals at the contest featuring schools from the western portion of the Region 11 education service area.

Demetres, a senior,  qualified with a charcoal drawing entitled “Tools,” while Sanchez, a junior, advanced with an oil painting entitled “Recording.”

Medalists were:

• Division 1:  Madison Goudy, Abbygale Harrell, Kimberly Rodriguez, Zoe Royal
• Division 2:  Gianna Demetres (two entries and state qualifier), Alan Ruiz (two entries), Azul Sanchez (two entries and state qualifier), Melany Villanueva
• Division 3:  Kyle Black, Paige Eason, S Maj Lewis (two entries), Kalista Ridenhour

The mission of the VASE is to recognize exemplary student achievement in the visual arts by providing high school art students and programs a standard of excellence in which to achieve.

Founded in 1996, VASE challenges students to create artwork, write about their creative processes and understanding of visual art, and articulate information about their artwork during an interview with a VASE juror, who evaluates their work using a standards-based rubric. Academically eligible high school students in grades 9-12 from throughout Texas can participate in VASE, entered by teachers who are members in good standing with TAEA.

The state contest is Apr. 25-26 at San Marcos High School.