2016 Art Contest Winners!

A scientist. A musician. An athlete. A doctor. The President of the United States.
What do you want to be when you grow up?

Since launching the 2016 Midwest Charter Schools Art Contest in September, approximately 2,000 charter school students have shared their self-portraits of their big dreams for their futures. Our panel of judges was inspired by so many great hopes, dreams, and ambitions. Now, we’re proud to announce the winners.

Top Winners
Lucy Thao

Lucy Thao

3rd Grade
Hmong American Peace Academy | Milwaukee, WI

Kushagra Tiwary

Kushagra Tiwary

3rd Grade
Canton Charter Academy | Canton, MI

Lilianna Vaughn

Lilianna Vaughn

4th Grade
Horizon Science Academy | Lorain, OH

Honorable Mentions
Skyla Hunter

Skyla Hunter

5th Grade
Dove Academy of Detroit | Detroit, MI

Alex Gwinnup

Alex Gwinnup

4th Grade
Mays Community Academy | Mays, IN

Makihel Sprewer

Makihel Sprewer

2nd Grade
Capitol West Academy | Milwaukee, WI

Most Creative
Kevin Escolona

Kevin Escolona

4th Grade
Walton Charter Academy | Pontiac, MI

Jiashee Cha

Jiashee Cha

4th Grade
Hmong American Peace Academy | Milwaukee, WI

Miranda Meyer

Miranda Meyer

5th Grade
Wisconsin Virtual Learning | McFarland, WI

Marlene Gonzales-Garcia

Marlene Gonzales-Garcia

4th Grade
Madisonville SMART Elementary | Cincinnati, OH

Dinato Gandara

Dinato Gandara

5th Grade
Triumph Charter Academy | Monroe, MI

Israe Mesbah

Israe Mesbah

4th Grade
Noble Academy Columbus | Columbus, OH

Most Unique
Megan Lynn Mosley

Megan Lynn Mosley

5th Grade
Washington Park Elementary | Washington Heights, OH

Violeta Rangel

Violeta Rangel

4th Grade
Academy for Global Citizenship | Chicago, IL

Mohammad Alawsaj

Mohammad Alawsaj

5th Grade
Noor International Academy  | Sterling Heights, MI

Charis Jefferson

Charis Jefferson

3rd Grade
Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence | Southfield, MI

Walid Lalladi

Walid Lalladi

5th Grade
Noble Academy Columbus | Columbus, OH

Joey Tolley

Joey Tolley

2nd Grade
The Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Studies | Midland, MI

Classroom Awards
Miss Martin's 3rd Grade Class

Miss Martin's 3rd Grade Class

Summit Academy North | Romulus, MI

Ms.  Busboom's 3rd Grade Class

Ms.  Busboom's 3rd Grade Class

South Canton Scholars | Canton, MI

Mrs. Johnson's 2nd Grade Class

Mrs. Johnson's 2nd Grade Class

East Arbor Charter Academy | Ypsilanti, MI