Godley High School art students shined in a High School Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) regional competition on March 4, 2023, at Saginaw Chisholm Trail High School.

Eleven students submitted one or two pieces for evaluation, with 10 students and 14 entries receiving medals at the contest featuring schools from the western portion of the Region 11 education service area.

Medalists were:

• Art 1:  Ellie Navarro, Gisselle Pantoja, Brooklyn Royal, Marley Samuels

• Art 2:  Oscar Castro, Heather Jordan, Trinity Lively, Jesley Wilson

• Art 3:  Jayln Hix, Kiera Munguia

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.