Six talented students from Sierra Vista and Baldwin Park high schools secured top honors granted by the Baldwin Park Woman's Club at the San Gabriel Valley Art and Music Competition out of a total of 17 submissions. Students from both high schools submitted outstanding artwork across various themes including: personal connection, creative expression, dark contrast, favorite food, and pop culture.
These young artists claimed first, second, and third place showcasing their remarkable talent and creativity.
“I was inspired by my mom's cultural journey to America and how she suffered from moving around a lot and not always being able to settle down. I think that journey can embed itself into the cultural identities of our families,” said Sierra Vista High School student Vivian Ngo, 1st Place winner for “Mom’s Journey.”
Students will be awarded with a letter of recognition in April.
Awards:
1st Place: Vivian Ngo for “Mom’s Journey” (Sierra Vista High School)
2nd Place: Melanie Llamas for “The Study of Darkness and Shadows” (Sierra Vista High School)
2nd Place: Magaly Vargas for “Matcha Berry Delight” (Baldwin Park High School)
3rd Place: Angel Gomez for “Jape Grelly” (Baldwin Park High School)
3rd Place: Jinnxi Wu for “Mangos and Cream” (Baldwin Park High School)
3rd Place: Valerie Aguilera for “Too Beautiful to be Real” (Sierra Vista High School)
Photos:
BPUSD 2024 Art_Vivian Ngo Mom’s Journey: 1st Place Recipient from Sierra Vista High School
BPUSD 2024 Art_Melanie Llamas The Study of Darkness and Shadows: 2nd Place Recipient from Sierra Vista High School
BPUSD 2024 Art_Magaly Vargas Matcha Berry Delight: 2nd Place Recipient from Baldwin Park High School
BPUSD 2024 Art_Angel Gomez Jape Grelly: 3rd Place Recipient from Baldwin Park High School
BPUSD 2024 Art_Jinnxi Wu Mangos and Cream: 3rd Place Recipient from Baldwin Park High School
BPUSD 2024 Art_Valerie Aguilera Too Beautiful to be Real: 3rd Place Recipient from Sierra Vista High School