Klein ISD Artists Sweep Rodeo Art Contest with 5 ‘Best of Shows,’ 11 Other Accolades
Fourteen Klein ISD Visual Art students were named award winners of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Contest. Klein ISD received 5 ‘Best of Shows,’ 6 Gold Medals, and 5 Special Merits Awards. These gifted students were delighted to display their artistic skills in this high-profile competition and left everyone impressed.
We proudly offer comprehensive, award-winning Fine Arts programs at Klein ISD. Our students pursue their passions and continue to earn recognition for their excellence!
Klein ISD Coordinator of Fine Arts Leah McWhorter was thrilled to see the recognition our students’ achievements have received and shared her excitement.
“I am extremely proud of the achievements of our students,” Ms. McWhorter said. “The opportunities they received from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program is a memory these students will never forget.”
Congratulations, artists! Your #KleinFamily is so proud of you and excited to see what you do next.
See below for a complete list of HLSR Art Award Winners:
| Kairi Tuttle | Klein High School | Full Figure Class 4th- Quick Draw |
| Logan Evens | Klein Collins High School | Placed in the top 50 overall |
| Alyssa Olvera | Klein Collins High School | Placed in the top 50 overall |
| Ansley Pertl | Klein Collins High School | Placed in the top 50 overall |
| Ryan Smee | Klein Collins High School | Placed in the top 50 overall |
| Jordan Cohen | Klein Cain High School | Selected to Interview for the Western Art Academy* |
| Kaylee Kang | Klein Cain High School | Full Figure Class Champion- Quick Draw |
| Erik Martinez | Klein Cain High School | Horticulture –1st Place Photography Erik received $1000 scholarship and a belt bucket |
| Bryan Poulos | Klein Cain High School | Placed in the top 50 overall |
| Salma Quero | Klein Cain High School | Glassell School of Art Scholarship Winner Selected to Interview for the Western Art Academy* |
| Carol Giron-Rodriguez | Kleb Intermediate | Jr High Reserve Champion- Quick Draw |
| Olivia Olson | Kleb Intermediate | Jr High Champion- Quick Draw |
| Kyle Le | Blackshear Elementary | Glassell School of Art Scholarship Winner |
| Paige Va | Blackshear Elementary | Glassell School of Art Scholarship Winner |
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Klein ISD has an established 84-year history of excellence and innovation in education with unique pathways for EVERY student in our care to ensure learners are college, career, military, and life ready. With recognition for STEM, athletics, fine arts, and academics from highly-esteemed organizations, it is clear that Our Shared Vision of every student entering with a promise and exiting with a purpose is a reality for EVERY student who walks through our doors.
About Klein ISD
Klein ISD is a school district in Klein, Texas, located in northwestern Harris County. The district spans approximately 88 square miles and serves more than 53,000 students in 33 elementary schools, 10 intermediate campuses, one high school program of choice, and 5 high schools.
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