Whitko Students Compete In World Art Exhibit; Win Medals
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SOUTH WHITLEY – The Whitko High School Art Department recently competed in the 45th World School Children’s Art Exhibition in the Republic of China, Taipei. Over 30,000 entries were entered in this contest. In an effort to promote mutual understanding and friendship among the younger generation of the world, the Republic of China sponsored the 45th international art contest. The following 16 Whitko students received selected medals: Lissa Baldridge, Jamie Bumbaugh, Colin Craig, Brianna Cumberland, Maddy Foutz, Katelynn Gaff, Leighandra Goodman, Michael Hough, Emily Hughes, Lance Hunt, Amy Hurd, Michael Newman, Taylor Ream, Claire Reiff, Andrea Snavley and Aspyn Trier. This is quite an honor considering the competition consisted of over 50 countries competing from around the world, according to a press release from Whitko High School. Art teacher Daniel Malicki is proud of his students’ success, he said.
