Goose Creek CISD (GCCISD) student artists earned statewide recognition at the 2026 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE).

More than 32,000 student entries from across Texas were submitted through regional competitions, with only 2,141 advancing to the state level. At the state event, each Goose Creek CISD student artist earned a medal with the highest possible score of 4.

In addition, Goose Creek Memorial High School senior Gavin Wyatt earned the prestigious Gold Seal award, placing his artwork among the top 7% of all entries statewide. Only 151 pieces across Texas received the distinction.

Goose Creek Memorial High School

• Gavin Wyatt, 12th grade, Division 3 Gold Seal Recipient Teacher: Johnna Morris Artwork: Clockwork
• Melody McMurrey, 12th grade, Division 4 State Medalist Teacher: Johnna Morris Artwork: The Blooming Bust
• Melody McMurrey, 12th grade, Division 4 State Medalist Teacher: Johnna Morris Artwork: Angelica
• Daniela Bayardo, 11th grade, Division 3 State Medalist Teacher: Brandi Aguilar Artwork: Pulse Of Color

Robert E. Lee High School

• Diego Trevino, 12th grade, Division 4 State Medalist Teacher: Melissa Rangel Artwork: Shadow and Bone
• Luis Magallon, 12th grade, Division 2 State Medalist Teacher: Melissa Rangel Artwork: Flow of Causality
• Hollie Hester, 10th grade, Division 1 State Medalist Teacher: Canace Ferguson Artwork: Beyond the River
• Ellani Rosenbaum, 9th grade, Division 1 State Medalist Teacher: Canace Ferguson Artwork: Predator and Prey

Ross S. Sterling High School

• Vivian Montez, 12th grade, Division 4 State Medalist Teacher: Annie Watson Artwork: Eating Myself Away
• Nayeli Perez, 12th grade, Division 4 State Medalist Teacher: Annie Watson Artwork: Like the First Day We Met

Goose Creek CISD congratulates these talented student artists and their teachers for representing the district with excellence on the state stage and continuing to showcase the creativity and talent found across GCCISD schools.

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