IRMO – Several talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five earned accolades in the South Carolina State Fair Art contest, showcasing their skills across various categories such as Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art, and Photography. The competition was open to South Carolina residents in grades K-12 from public, private, and home schools.
District Five Winners:
- Best in Show (Elementary Level Two-Dimensional Art): Katherine Ju, Chapin Intermediate
- Grade 2 Honorable Mention: Mia Tan, Lake Murray Elementary
- Grade 3 Photography (2nd Place): Parker Fortanbary, Piney Woods Elementary
- Grade 4 Two-Dimensional Art:
- 1st Place: Ruskin Chen, Chapin Elementary
- 2nd Place: Amelia Croft, River Springs Elementary
- Grade 4 Three-Dimensional Art (2nd Place): Tori Wilson, H. E. Corley Elementary
- Grade 4 Honorable Mention: Jason Mu, Lake Murray Elementary
- Grade 5 Honorable Mention:
- Rose Ras, H. E. Corley Elementary
- Cynthia Chen, Chapin Intermediate
- Siri Hu, Chapin Intermediate
- Grade 6 Honorable Mention:
- Ashley Wang, Chapin Intermediate
- Emily Lin, Chapin Intermediate
- Grade 7 Two-Dimensional Art (3rd Place): Eleanor Croft, Dutch Fork Middle
- Grade 7 Three-Dimensional Art (1st Place): Connor Gayle, Dutch Fork Middle
- Grade 7 Honorable Mention: Sophia Easterling, Chapin Middle
- Grade 9 Three-Dimensional Art: Claire Ju, Spring Hill High
- Grade 9 Photography (2nd Place): Dylan Walker, Chapin High
- Grade 9 Honorable Mention: Amelia Leon, Chapin High
- Grade 10 Photography (2nd Place): McKinley Kielburger, Chapin High
- Grade 11 Three-Dimensional Art (3rd Place): Contessa Minico, Chapin High
District Five Coordinator of Athletics, Physical Education, & Arts Steven Puckett praised the young artists, stating, “It excites me to see them recognized as creative artists. I am proud of their accomplishments and initiative to be involved with the Arts in our schools and the community.”
Student artwork will be on display at the Cantey Building during the fair from October 9-20.
