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News Blog 2018 Midwest Art Contest Winners
August 15, 2019News Blog

2018 Midwest Art Contest Winners

2018 Art Contest flyer-logo

“You’re my hero, because...”

“A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” - Hercules

During this years art contest we've recieved over 1,000 pieces of artwork from K-5 charter schools students in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. We have been inspired by so many amazing people that our students see as heroes in their lives. Everyone did incredible and were so grateful to all of our participants.

It was a very tough choice, but here are the art pieces that stood out to us!

Top Winners: K-2
Top Winners: 3-5
Honorable Mentions
Most Creative
Most Unique
School-Wide and Classroom Awards
Top Winners: K-2
K-2 Top - 1st place - Leia Ramos - Small-7906
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Leia Ramos

2nd Grade
Horizon Science Academy - Lozain
Toledo, OH
Hero: Sister - Teaches me not to be afraid

My sister is my hero because she always protects me. At night time she shows me not to be afraid of the dark by shining a light!
- Leia

K-2 Top - 2nd place - Donatella Bluce - Small-7897

Donatella Jackson

2nd Grade
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science | Grand Rapids, MI
Hero: Mom and Dad

My heroes are my mom and my dad because they get us treats and umbrellas. They let us go to the corn maze and pumpkin patch. My dad tickles me. We play the sled game.
- Donatella

K-2 Top - 3rd place - Amilya - Small-7914

Amilya

3rd Grade
Quest Charter Academy | Taylor, MI
Hero: Super Girl

Top Winners: 3-5
3-5 Top - 1st place - Aisha Fair - Small-7902

Aisha Fair

5th Grade
Noble Academy Columbus | Columbus, Ohio
Hero: Mom

3-5 Top - 2nd place - Ria Bakshi - Small-9561

Ria Bakshi

4th Grade
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Pingree Grove, IL
Hero: Teachers, because they shape the future

Teachers are my hero because they shape the futures of countries and individuals.
- Ria

3-5 Top - 3rd place - Carmela Fortuno - Small-7903

Carmela Fortuno

3rd Grade
Westside Community Schools of the Arts
Cleveland, Ohio
Hero: Doctors

 

Honorable Mentions
HM - K - Joseph Kozar - Small-8333

Joseph Kozar

Kindergarten
Washington Park Community School
Newburgh Heights, OH
Hero: Green Lantern

HM - 1 - Lameria McNeal - Small-7919

Lameria McNeal

1st Grade
Capitol West Academy | Milwaukee, WI
Hero: Mom

HM - 2 - Alexis Olds - Small-7927

Alexis Olds

2nd Grade
Horizon Science Academy - Lorain
Lorain, OH
Hero: Taylor Swift

My hero is Taylor Swift. She inspired me to start singing. I started at 3 years old, now I make songs I will star in the talent show and end with Broadway.
- Alexis

HM - 3 - Kandoll Morrison - Small-7938

Kandoll Morrison

3rd Grade
Westside Community School of the Arts
Cleveland, OH

HM - 5 - Layla Lopez - Small-7997

Layla Lopez

5th Grade 
Academy for Global Citizenship | Chicago, IL
Hero: Sister

My hero is my sister. She shows me how to draw and helps me with homework and she's 22.
- Layla

HM - 4 - Jasmin Morales - Small-7944

Jasmin Morales

4th Grade
Westside Community School of the Arts
Cleveland, OH
Hero: Nurse 

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Veronica and Jazmin

4th Grade
Horizon Science Academy - Lorain
Lorain, OH
Hero: Dr. Cetin, ESL teacher

This submission truly embodies the spirit of heroism! In the photo, you will see two students who are presenting portraits to and OF their hero, Dr. Cetin. Dr. Cetin until recently, taught ESL to these two 4th grade students, Veronica (taller student on left,) and Jazmin (on the right.) When we learned the theme of this year's Art competition, we began practicing portraits in Art class and both Veronica and Jazmin worked for weeks to complete their portraits of Dr. Cetin, because each of them wanted him to know that they were supporting him through his battle against cancer. When the portraits were complete, we attached them to the front of large sheets of paper (18"x24") to create a booklet that our Elementary students could sign. The girls then accompanied Mr. Fatih Sumer, our Principal and myself, (Ms. Vien,) to Dr. Cetin's house to deliver their gifts - and this photo captures that moment! When I spoke to the girls about what made Dr. Cetin a hero in their eyes, they said, "He is strong and brave...and even though he is facing this illness and has so much to think about, he is still patient and kind." Here at Horizon Science Academy Lorain, we are all inspired by Dr. Cetin's courage and kindness and he truly is a hero to us all.
- Ms. Vien, art teacher

HM - 4 - Noah Pedraza - Small-7939

Noah Pedraza

4th Grade
Academy for Global Citizenship
Chicago, IL
Hero: Frida Kahlo - Mexican artist

I chose Frida Kahlo because I myself am an artist and Frida inspires me with her art.
- Noah

Most Creative
Creative - K - Christopher Jenkins- Small-8335

Christopher Jenkins

Kindergarten
Washington Park Community School
Newburgh Heights, OH

Creative - 1 - Devin Spicer - Small

Devin Spicer

1st Grade
Patriot Preparatory Academy 
Columbus, OH
Hero: My Dad, who is a Marine

Devin decided to use crayons and draw a picture of his father, CPL Devin Spicer-Dalton, who served in the United States Marine Corps and honorably discharged. CPL Spicer-Dalton had served 2 tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan with his military occupation as Infantry. When Devin was asked who was he thinking about drawing, he responded, "my dad because he's a superhero, he's a Marine."
- Alex Moore, teacher

Creative - 2 - Leig Van Horn- Small-

Leif Van Horn

2nd Grade
Concord Academy Boyne
Boyne City, MI
Hero: Police

Creative - 3 - Julian - Small-7932

Julian

3rd Grade
Academy for Global Citizenship
Chicago, IL

Mi mama y papa y Laila son mi superhéroe. Mi cienen mucho.
- Julian

Creative - 5 - Alizah Felling - Small-8174

Alizah Felling

5th Grade
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School | Eau Claire, WI
Hero: ballerina Maria Tallchief

Creative - 4 - Tyler Binford-Brewer - Small-7950

Tyler Binford-Brewer

4th Grade
Capitol West Academy
Milwaukee, WI
Hero: Grandma

Grandma, you're my hero because you taught me how to fish.
- Tyler

Creative - 5 - Kara Schular- Small-8010

Kara Schular

5th Grade
Bay City Academy | Bay City, MI
Hero: Mom

Dear Mom,
You are kind and helpful, the best mom in the world. You have taught me many things. I love you sooooooooooo much!
From your daughter,
- Kara

Most Unique
Unique - K - Ragiba Abdullahi - Small-7915

Ragiba Abdullahi

Kindergarten
International Academy of Columbus 
Columbus, OH

Unique - 1 - Elias - Small-7925

Elias

1st Grade
Quest Charter Academy
Taylor, MI

Unique - 2 - Oscar Chen - Small-7931

Oscar Chen

2nd Grade
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Springfield, MI

Unique - 3 - Cam'Ren Jones- Small-

Cam'Ren Jones

3rd Grade
Plymouth Educational Center
Detroit, MI

Unique - 4 - Sophia McBride - Small-7947

Sophia McBride

4th Grade
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Eau Claire, WI

Unique - 5 - Milan Shows - Small-

Milan Shows

5th Grade
Faxon Language Immersion Academy
Farmington Hills, MI

School-Wide and Classroom Awards

Classroom Awards

Classroom winners

Classroom Award: Mrs. Doud

Teacher: Mrs. Doud
Bay City Academy | Bay City, MI

Classroom runner up

Classroom Runner-Up Award: Mrs. Amanda Kubicki

Teacher: Mrs. Amanda Kubicki
Westside Community School of the Arts
Cleveland, OH

School-Wide Awards

Schoolwide winners

School-Wide Award: Academy for Global Citizenship

Teacher: Emmanuel Silva
Academy for Global Citizenship
Chicago, IL

Schoolwide runner-up

School-Wide Runner-Up Award: Quest Charter Academy

Teacher: Nichole Williams
Quest Charter Academy | Taylor, MI

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