Harrison School District is proud to announce the exceptional achievements of our Harrison High School art students in the annual PTA Reflections Art Contest. Under the mentorship of art instructor Amanda Dupre, several students earned top honors at the state level, with one student advancing to receive national recognition.
This year’s theme, "I Belong," inspired students to explore their identities and communities through various creative mediums. Our students demonstrated incredible talent, sweeping several categories at the Arkansas State competition.
Arkansas State Winners and Placements
The following students were recognized for their outstanding work at the state level. First-place winners earned the honor of moving on to the national competition:
Visual Arts
1st Place: Rylee Covell
2nd Place: Natalee Freeman
3rd Place: William Bryce Presley
Photography
1st Place: Jordan Fields
2nd Place: Aubrey Brandon
3rd Place: Avalee Petersen
Literature
2nd Place: Avalee Petersen
National Recognition
Out of only two winners from the entire state of Arkansas at the national level, Harrison High School’s Jordan Fields has been awarded the National Merit Award: Bronze Medal in Photography. Jordan’s award-winning piece will be featured in the National Exhibition, a prestigious honor that highlights the high caliber of artistic talent within our halls.
"I am honored to be their instructor," said Amanda Dupre. "Congratulations! Well deserved!"
We join Ms. Dupre and the entire Harrison community in celebrating these talented individuals. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and look forward to seeing your future creative achievements.
