KATY, TX [October 5, 2023] – The artistic talents of Katy ISD (KISD) students took center stage in the recent Fort Bend County Fair’s School Art Auction, where 13 KISD students earned a total of $33,100 for the pieces they submitted for the contest. Brooklyn Tran, a junior at Jordan High School, emerged as a talented artist for her outstanding work by winning the “Reserve Champion” award for his piece titled “Sharp Shooter.” Three additional Katy ISD students demonstrated their artistic ability by sweeping all three “Best of Class” categories.
“We are always excited to see our students’ creative work being acknowledged within our community,” said Susan Chiboroski, Assistant Director of Fine Arts. “Each of these pieces portrays a unique story, and we recognize the hard work and talent in each of these students to create such incredible art. Their remarkable creativity and ability to capture the essence of the competition through their artwork are truly inspirational to the community,” added Chiboroski.
The Fort Bend County Fair’s School Art Auction is designed to reward the effort and showcase the artwork of Fort Bend County students in Grades 9 – 12. Katy ISD is committed to nurturing the creative growth of its students, and this latest achievement is a testament to the district’s dedication to excellence in the arts.
| Student | School | Artwork Title | Money Rewarded |
| Brooklyn Tran | Jordan High School | Sharp Shooter | $5,500 |
| Ashley Chung | Cinco Ranch High School | Eight Seconds | $3,000 |
| Sanya Murraka | Tompkins High School | First Rodeo | $2,500 |
| Natalie Reese | Seven Lakes High School | A Treasured Touch | $3,000 |
| Tina Cao | Tompkins High School | A Warm Embrace | $2,500 |
| Sabrina Smith | Tompkins High School | Master of the Loop | $2,000 |
| Damife Sewoniku | Tompkins High School | All in a Day’s Work | $2,500 |
| Valeria Dumitrascu | Jordan High School | Hello Hen-some | $1,500 |
| Ananya Pasunuri | Jordan High School | Weathered Care | $2,200 |
| Daniela Santana | Jordan High School | Regal Paces | $1,800 |
| Yvana Salazar | Jordan High School | A Hot Day Deserves a Little Rest | $1,800 |
| Caroline Truong | Tompkins High School | A Tranquil Soul | $2,800 |
| Mindy Nguyen | Tompkins High School | Peak-A-Moo | $2,000 |
Brooklyn Tran – Jordan High School Reserve Champion Sharp Shooter
Ashley Chung – Cinco Ranch High School Best of Class – Painting Eight Seconds
Sanya Murraka – Tompkins High School
Best of Class – Colored Drawing
First Rodeo
Natalie Reese – Seven Lakes High School
Best of Class – Monochromatic
A Treasured Touch
