Students First Place

After completing an exciting and educational unit on "Mr. Ferris and His Wheel," the gifted and talented (GT) students from Watson Elementary showcased their creativity at the Arkansas State Fair's Creative Arts Competition—and the results are nothing short of spectacular!  

The students immersed themselves in the world of the iconic Ferris wheel, exploring the mechanics, history, and creative possibilities inspired by the legendary invention. Their hard work paid off with multiple awards at the fair, proving their talents extend far beyond the classroom.  

We were thrilled to visit the Art Building at the fair and discover that our students had won numerous ribbons! Let's give a big round of applause to these young artists and creators:

Watson's Award-Winning GT Students:

  • Samual Vincente – 2nd Place in Creative Writing and 3rd Place for Self-Portrait  

  • David Diaz– 2nd Place for Haunted House Sculpture  

  • Camari Fowler – 1st Place for Fun House Sculpture  

  • Fransico Guido – Best in Show for "Fair on a Stick" Sculpture  

  • Ada'jae Adrow – Best in Show  for Carousel Horses  

  • Aubrey Savannah– 1st Place for "Sunken Ship

  • Mia Morales – 1st Place for "Ferris Wheel" and 3rd Place in Creative Writing  

  • Kendrick Navarjo – 1st Place for "Modern Art

These outstanding achievements reflect the students' creativity, dedication, enthusiasm throughout the unit, competition, and personal growth. They gained a deeper understanding of the Ferris wheel and its historical place and found their artistic voices in various media.

Thank you to our GT students for excellently representing Watson Elementary, and congratulations on your well-deserved success! You have made our school proud.  

We are excited to see how your talents continue to grow and develop. We look forward to celebrating even more achievements in the future, knowing that this is just the beginning of your artistic journey.  

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