Art I, Art II, and fifth grade GATE (gifted) students at Antwerp Local School recently created their own elephant masterpieces, inspired by Purdue Fort Wayne’s mastodon decorating contest. Staff and faculty judged the students’ work.
Results were:
Best Use of a Theme: Skyler McCabe (hula dancer); 2nd place tie: Hannah Rettig (blue hat) and Halie Davis (purple braid with flowers)
Most Creative: Jaidis Getrost (artist); 2nd place tie: Ilse Zijlstra (Phantom of the Opera) and Skyler McCabe (hula)
I’d Take Home as a Pet: Maddie Ruen (ballet); 2nd place: Hannah Rettig (blue hat)
Most Original: Jaidis Getrost (artist); 2nd place: Caleb Wilson (lumberjack)
Could Most Easily Escape From the Zoo: Ilse Zijlstra (Phantom of the Opera); 2nd place: Hannah Rettig (blue hat)
Best Paint Job: Autumn Sanders (sunflower paintings); 2nd place: Aleyah Cline (blue and white designs)
