MPHS sophomore, Stephanie Hernandez, medaled at the recent State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) held at San Marcos Consolidated High School on April 29-30. Her piece, Flower Child, received a rating of IV, Exemplary, earning her a state medal. Nineteen students from our region qualified for state with eight of those being MPHS students. Hernandez is one of only three students from our region to earn a state medal.

“My students worked so hard to create some amazing pieces of art and it is such an honor to be their teacher,” said MPHS Art instructor, Laura Kirkland. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to mentor and work with such tremendous talent. I am so proud of Stephanie and the acknowledgement for her fine work!”

Hernandez will return to MPHS in the fall with her sights set on making it back to state in 2023.