We couldn’t be more excited about the incredible response to our 2020 ESS Art Contest, themed “What would it be like if animals could be teachers, principals, or school staff?” We received more than 850 submissions from K-12 students throughout the country!
Seven ESS judges scored each piece in the categories of artistic and technical skill, originality, adherence to theme and requirements, unique approach, and creativity of title. Based on the highest average scores, we’ve narrowed it down to the top five finalists of each grade group (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12).
Now it’s your turn to get involved and vote for your favorites! The finalists’ pieces are posted to our Facebook and Instagram pages in no particular order. Each “like” received during the voting period of April 20th – 24th counts as an additional point toward that piece’s score.
The student from each group with the highest score (combining the internal judges and social media likes) will be announced on Friday, May 1st.
Grade Group: 9-12 Finalists:
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- Mi-Lynn Mok (17), New Hampstead High School, GA: “The Re-BARK-able Past”
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- Rachel Lee (16), Walnut High School, CA: “Elevated Learning”
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- Roussel Acosta (17), El Dorado High School, TX: “Cheetah Professor”
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- Deyla Knowles (16), Savannah Arts Academy, GA: “Mr.Beaks…DUCK!”
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- Nadiya Seniv (15), Normandy High School, OH: “Teacher’s Pet”
Grade Group: 6-8 Finalists:
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- Nicholas Kaczor (15), Hyattsville Middle School, MD: “Untitled”
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- Grace Beamer (14), Troy Middle School, MO: “Fun in Band!”
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- Isabelle Deng (13), Grissom Middle School, MI: “Wonderland of Learning”
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- Alex Long (12), Pendleton Heights Middle School, IN: “The Animal Academy”
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- Zandria-Zea Hall (14), Butler Intermediate High School, PA: “Mr. Andrews”
Grade Group: 3-5 Finalists:
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- Yasmine Cortes (12), Barger Academy of Fine Arts, TN: “Woodlin”
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- Chase Iaia (11), Forest Park Elementary School, NC: “Front Office Ostriches”
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- Thia-Paola Kazandzhieva (8), Waterbridge Elementary School, FL: “Wild Life Elementary”
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- Nevaeh Cleveland (10), Port Royal Elementary School, SC: “No Child Left Behind”
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- Liam Braganza (9), Witch Hazel Elementary School, OR: “School Check Up”
Grade Group: K-2 Finalists:
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- Kenley Farmer (8), Valley Springs Elementary School, AR: “Octa Art”
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- Eva Oborn (7), Santa Clara Elementary School, UT: “Mrs. Meow”
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- Callie Stephens (7), Benjamin Chambers Elementary School, PA: “The Octopus Classroom”
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- Emelina Tiles (7), Mason County Central Elementary School, MI: “Underwater Math Class”
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- Allison Chan (7), Isbell Elementary School, TX: “Ocean Elementary”
Good luck to all finalists of the 2020 ESS Art Contest!