District 88 students win awards at Elmhurst College’s 21st Annual High School Art Exhibition

The results are in from Elmhurst College’s 21st Annual High School Art Exhibition, and Addison Trail and Willowbrook students were recognized and honored for their talent and work.

The exhibit takes place from Jan. 11 to 26 at Elmhurst College (in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center). Showcased are hundreds of paintings, prints, sculptures, videos and computer art and works in other media created by students from 10 Chicago-area high schools.

Addison Trail awards (Photos by Addison Trail art teacher Tim Hockensmith)

Special Award/Scholarship: Senior Paulina Stachura for Ceramics (pictured above)

Judge’s Choice: Junior Sara Walis for Graphic Design, senior Diego Torres for Photography, senior Denica Martinez Lopez for Cartoon Drawing, senior Kiersten Lee for Ceramics (pictured above, from left to right)

Excellence: Senior Fabian Hernandez for Drawing, sophomore Octavio Alvarado for Acrylic Painting, senior Paulina Stachura for Ceramics (pictured above, from left to right)

Distinction: Sophomore Christopher Flores for Graphic Design, senior Kiersten Lee for Ceramic Sculpture (pictured above, from left to right)

Honorable Mention: Junior Victoria Ramon for Pastel Drawing, senior Anahi Estrada for Acrylic Painting, freshman Ruby Noriega for Photography, junior Diego Lopez for Drawing (pictured above, from left to right)

Willowbrook awards (photos by Willowbrook Art Department Head John Epple)

Special Award/Scholarship: Senior Anas Salman for Ceramics (pictured above)

Judge’s Choice: Junior Annika Schramek for Graphic Design, senior Jessica Franco for Mixed Media, senior Yeymi Martinez for Drawing, sophomore Tess Placek for Ceramics (pictured above)

Excellence: Freshman Kelly Franco for Drawing, senior Claudia Schmidt for Painting, senior Noah Pulli for Ceramics

Distinction: Senior Elizabeth McBride for Graphic Design, senior Kylie Chmielewski for Mixed Media, senior Andrea Mendoza for Sculpture

Honorable Mention: Senior Makenzie Bay for Drawing, senior Elizabeth McBride for Graphic Design, senior Morgan Bauers for Mixed Media