SOUTH WHITLEY - The Whitko High School Art Department recently competed in the 41st World School Children's Art Exhibition in the Republic of China, Taipei.
Whitko was one of 12 schools representing the United States in the exhibition.
In an effort to promote mutual understanding and friendship among the younger generations of the world, the Republic of China sponsored the international art contest.
The United States won two gold and two silver medals. Whitko art student Joanna Brenneman received one of the silver medals.In addition, the United States received 41 selected medals. Out of those, Whitko students won four. Winning students were Zach Cox, Alex Stoddard, Laura Hippensteel and Chloe Nestel.
More than 48 countries competed in the art contest.
