PHARR, Texas – The artwork of four Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD students have advanced to the Texas Art Educators Association’s State Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) and earned State Exemplary Medals.

The district’s press release identifies and congratulates the following PSJA ISD students:

  • “Olivia’s Day and Night” by Katia Rodriguez from PSJA North ECHS. Under the direction of Art Teacher Alma Villarreal 
  • “In Honor of My Past” by Alysia Miller from PSJA North ECHS. Under the direction of Art Teacher Rebecca Rivera 
  • “Christmas Day – Noon” by Sofia Leal from PSJA Southwest ECHS. Under the direction of Art Teacher Armando Rodriguez 
  • “To The Sound of The Cicadas” by Sofia Leal from PSJA Southwest ECHS. Under the direction of Art Teacher Armando Garcia

Leal’s artwork received a Gold Seal. These works are displayed in a traveling exhibition that culminates with the Texas Art Education Association Conference.