On Friday, April 29, 2022, 17 GALENA PARK ISD visual arts students' artworks were submitted for adjudication in the Texas Art Education Association 2022 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event. 9 entries received a rating of 4, the highest non-Gold Seal rating TAEA bestows at the state level.

Congratulations to the following students whose work was recognized with a rating of 4 at State VASE 2022!

• Madelyn Trevino, for Stolen From Reality
  Teacher: Antonio Hurtado
  School: Galena Park
• Jacob Lloyd, for Abuelo
  Teacher: Antonio Hurtado
  School: Galena Park
• Ashley De Leon, for Here's Looking At You Cud
  Teacher: Wesley Frey
  School: Galena Park
• Madelyn Trevino, for Wanted
  Teacher: Antonio Hurtado
  School: Galena Park
• Yahaira Leon Lara, for Spirit Of The Warrior
  Teacher: Christine Nguyen
  School: North Shore 9th
• Cameron Centeno, for Bull'z Attraction
  Teacher: Katie Cunningham
  School: North Shore Senior
• Edith Gonzalez, for Prologue
  Teacher: Jedmy Centeno
  School: North Shore Senior
• Alma Villegas, for Once Upon A Time In Mexico
  Teacher: Wesley Frey
  School: Galena Park
• David Morales, for Problem Child
  Teacher: Antonio Hurtado
  School: Galena Park

Out of all the entries that advance to State VASE, 151 were selected as Gold Seal entries. State VASE Jurors select artworks that represent the goals of VASE and exemplary examples of concept, technique, craftsmanship, and creativity in student artwork. Students selected as Gold Seal winners receive a Gold State Medallion, and their artwork will be exhibited in a variety of venues across the state, culminating with the Gold Seal Exhibition at the annual TAEA Fall Conference.

Galena Park ISD students received 1 Gold Seal! Congratulations to the following student whose work was recognized with the prestigious Gold Seal!

• Yahaira Leon Lara, for La Taqueria De Media-noche
  Teacher: Christine Nguyen
  School: North Shore 9th