Salado high school junior Allen Sirois earned an Exemplary rating and State medallion at the Texas Art Education Association Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) held April 22 – 23 at James Madison High School in San Antonio.

Out of more than 31,000 entries submitted in the 29 regional VASE events, 2,048 student works qualified for the State Vase Event. The exhibition featured the best artwork from high school students across Texas.

Jurors evaluated each artwork and scored Sirois sculpture entitled RecylaGoat with 18 out of 20 possible points earning him an Exemplary rating and State medallion.

Sirois art teacher is Kyra Mann. The sculpture will be included in the Salado High School Art Show held from 5 – 6 p.m. on May 31 at the SHS Cafeteria.