Showing Off the Art

Fremont Union High School District held its 31st Annual Art Showcase at the Sunnyvale Art Gallery in May then moved the display to the district offices for a couple weeks. took top honors in all the categories.

“This year’s work was a collection of the highest caliber,” said Trudy Gross, assistant principal at and district liaison to art department chairs who led the annual showcase this year.

“Across the spectrum—from still photography to the prom-style dress made of plastic water bottles and caps—the work was exceptional this year,” she said.  “The show represented a diverse mix—from the compelling to the humorous.  The showcase was a true reflection of the many facets of our students.”

The winners and their categories:

• Best of School:  Maral Mianji, Cupertino High, “Medusozoa”; Annissa Benabas, Fremont High, “Bas Relief”; Yuka Tanemura, Homestead High, “Limited Space”; Alex Tanner, Lynbrook High, “Baked Alaska”; and Monica Kim, Monta Vista High, “Doh.” 
• Best 2-D:  Jackie Algas-Sasaki, Cupertino High, “Like the Sea=Unforgiving”; Dorothy Mitchel, Fremont High, “Fallout of Genuis”; Erika Kamezaki, Homestead High, “Brevity of the Night”; Agumi Bakoshi, Lynbrook High, “Spring Breeze” (Haiku); and Julia Wang, Monta Vista High, “The Music Lesson.” 
• Best 3-D:  Katherine Moore, Cupertino High, “Tea-rrific Surprise”; Karina Shrader, Fremont High, “Zebra”; Adriana Efron, Homestead High, “Jaws”; Tammy Teller Ring, Lynbrook High, “Fly Away”; and Maxwell Ruckstuhl, Monta Vista High, “Kick Me.” 
• Superintendent Awards:  Pallavi Rao, Cupertino High, “Rajastani Man” (2-D) and Bill Lee, Lynbrook High, “Wired Burden” (3-D.) 
• School Board Awards:  Aisha Emeligi, Cupertino High, “Tiger” (2-D) and Morgon Caldani, Fremont High, “Self-Portrait.”