County Art Show

The County Art Show was recently held at the San Joaquin County Office of Education, bringing together student artists, educators, and families to celebrate creativity and achievement across our region. The event showcased an impressive range of student artwork, highlighting the talent, perspective, and dedication of young artists from throughout the county.

Awards:

Best in Show 

Best of the Best: Sean Rutter, East Union High School (Manteca Unified School District)
SJCOE Education Foundation Award: Makeila Gillham, Ripon High School (Ripon Unified School District)
Superintendent’s Pick: Abel Castaneda, Lincoln High School (Lincoln Unified School District)
University of the Pacific Summer Institute Scholarship Winner: Juliana Yaung, McNair High School (Lodi Unified School District)

Intro Studio

Best in Category: Rosalia Castro, Lodi High School (Lodi Unified Unified School District)
1st Place: Brooke Ghiringhelle, Delta Charter High School (New Jerusalem Elementary School District)
2nd Place: Madeline Guzman, Lodi High School (Lodi Unified School District)
3rd Place: David Chavez, Franklin High School (Stockton Unified School District)

Advanced Studio

Best in Category: Sean Rutter, East Union High School (Manteca Unified School District)
1st Place: Madison Souza, East Union High School (Manteca Unified School District)
2nd Place: Nikolai Serrano, Ripon High School (Ripon Unified School District)
3rd Place: Aditi Vinod, Sierra High School (Manteca Unified School District)

AP 2D Studio

Best in Category: Jasmin Hildago, East Union High School (Manteca Unified School District)
1st Place: Alexa Cortez-Logarta, Sierra High School (Manteca Unified School District)
2nd Place: Thanmaya Reddy Kankanala, Kimball High School (Tracy Unified School District)
3rd Place: Paige DeHart, West High (Tracy Unified School District)
 

AP Studio Photo

Best in Category: Abril Gonzalez, Weston Ranch High (Manteca Unified School District)
1st Place: Orfalynfaith Erana, McNair High School (Lodi Unified School District)
2nd Place: Isaac Gonzalez, Weston Ranch High (Manteca Unified School District)
3rd Place: Kyden Lu, McNair High School (Lodi Unified School District)

Intro Graphic & Computer Design

Best in Category: Angelo Lagiras, Bear Creek High School (Lodi Unified School District)
1st Place: Javier Sainz de los Terreros, Lodi High School (Lodi Unified School District)
2nd Place: Taylor Kenison, Lodi High School (Lodi Unified School District)
3rd Place: Alejandro Jauregui, Weston Ranch High (Manteca Unified School District)

Advanced Graphic & Computer Design

Best in Category: Isaac Gonzalez, Weston Ranch High (Manteca Unified School District)
1st Place: Angel Ochoa Perez, Independence High 
2nd Place: Amiarah Arshad, Weston Ranch High (Manteca Unified School District)
3rd Place: Trinity Robinson, Bear Creek High School (Lodi Unified School District)

3D Art

Best in Category: Ophelia Villanueva, Kimball High School (Tracy Unified School District)
1st Place: Mireya Acosta, Delta Charter (New Jerusalem Elementary School District)
2nd Place: Rozilyn Lawhon, Lodi High School (Lodi Unified School District)
3rd Place: Marwa Zaman, Independence High 

Advanced 3D Art

Best in Category: Mireya Acosta, Delta Charter (New Jerusalem Elementary School District)
1st Place: Asher Knoth, Mountain House High School (Lammersville Unified School District)
2nd Place: Violet Osenback, West High School (Tracy Unified School District)

Intro Photography

Best in Category: Jorge Mejia Plaza, Franklin High School (Stockton Unified School District)
1st Place: Mojub Ghafoori, West High School (Tracy Unified School District)
2nd Place: Isella Ward, Tokay High School (Lodi Unified School District)
3rd Place: Alex Galvez, Lodi High School (Lodi Unified School District)

Advanced Photography

Best in Category: Kayla Amarante, Sierra High School (Manteca Unified School District)
1st Place: Brandon Yang, Sierra High School (Manteca Unified School District)
2nd Place: Damien Gonzalez, Weston Ranch High School (Manteca Unified School District)
3rd Place: Arely Serrano, Sierra High School (Manteca Unified School District)

Ceramics

Best in Category: Kaydence Johnson, East Union High School (Manteca Unified School District)
1st Place: Vivian Torres, East Union High School (Manteca Unified School District)
2nd Place: Arwen Angeles, Mountain House High School (Lammersville Unified School District)
3rd Place: Vivian Torres, East Union High School (Manteca Unified School District)

Advanced Ceramics

Best in Category: Leonela Rodriguez, Sierra High School (Manteca Unified School District)
1st Place: Jordan Glenn, Sierra High School (Manteca Unified School District)
2nd Place: Molly Allen, Sierra High School (Manteca Unified School District)
3rd Place: Vivian Thao, McNair High School (Lodi Unified School District)
 

Intro Video

Best in Category: Eknoor Haur, Weston Ranch High School (Manteca Unified School District)
1st Place: Damien Gonzalez, Weston Ranch High School (Manteca Unified School District)
2nd Place: Jayden Howard, Lathrop High (Manteca Unified School District)
3rd Place: Jayden Howard, Lathrop High (Manteca Unified School District)

Advanced Video

Best in Category: Jeremiah Flores, West High School (Tracy Unified School District)
1st Place: Elliot Tran, West High School (Tracy Unified School District)
2nd Place: Adrian Melgoza, Weston Ranch High School (Manteca Unified School District)
3rd Place: Adrian Melgoza, Weston Ranch High School (Manteca Unified School District)

In addition to recognizing student excellence, the event also honored outstanding educators who champion arts education and inspire creativity in their classrooms every day. 

Elementary Principal of the Art Awardee: Jenn Hoffman, Williams Middle School
High School Principal of the Art Awardee: Dr. Melissa Beattie, Lathrop High School

The County Art Show continues to be a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the vital role of the arts in education and the impact of those who support and elevate student expression. Learn more about the SJCOE's commitment to arts education on the Student Engagement and the Arts webpage.