Buzzy's Art Contest 2023: 2nd through 4th Grade Awards

Creative Writing Award Winners

Best in Show Awards

Hometown

by Carter Blair – 3rd Grade, West Oktibbeha Elementary, Teacher: Ms. Mitchell.

At the Beach

by Rubesh Thirumalai – 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary, Teacher: Mrs. Haga.

1st Place Award

Dogs of the Prairie

by Anna Hudson Lang – 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary, Teacher: Christina Vance.

2nd Place Award

The Girl and the Squirrel

by Addison Moser – 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary, Teacher: Mrs. Nelson

Honorable Mention Awards

Have You Ever Seen Two Dogs Play?

by Abram Goldberg-Leviner – 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary, Teacher: Hudson.

One Plus One

by Ella Cui – 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary, Teacher: Kerri Rayburn.

Mama Jumped

by Carter Earl Reed – 2nd Grade, West Oktibbeha Elementary, Teacher: Nicholson.

Myself

by Anh Vu – 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary, Teacher: Ms. Martin.

2D Award Winners

2D Best In Show (2nd–4th Grade)

Drawing of mushrooms that are buildings. — **Mushroom City** by Evalyn Wu. 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Rowe.

Painting of fish under the sea. — **Christmas Under the Sea** by Peyton McDonald, 3rd Grade, West Oktibbeha Elementary. Teacher: Mitchell.

2D 1st Place Awards

Drawing of people swimming in a pool shaped like a watermelon. — **Watermelon Swimming Pool** by Aiden E. Cho, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Haga.

Drawing of the earth. — **Save Earth** by Venkatasiva akash Samala. 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Selby.

Painted collage of a tree in four different seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. — **Seasons of Change** by Claire S. Cho. 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mr. Harrison.

2D 2nd Place Awards

Digital drawing of a colorful monster. — The Rock Out Monster by Zoe Landfair. 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Gibson.

Drawing of a girl choosing between two paths. — **Air Pollution** by Nakshatre Samala. 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Ms. Selby.

Drawing of a cow looking over a fence. — **The Pasture** by Becky Kate Brasher. 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Crosland.

2D 3rd Place Awards

Painting of sunset on the water with sailboats. — **Sunset at the Beach** by Rubesh Thirumalai, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Haga.

Painting of a dolphin leaping out of the ocean. — **A Beautiful Day in the Ocean** by Ella Cui, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: K. Rayburn.

Painting of an elephant in a landscape with a sunset. — **Dusk at Safari** by Ethan Yu, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Wilson.

2D Honorable Mention Awards

Drawing of an alligator. — **Chomp** by James Summerlin. 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: E. Nelson.

Painting of white flowers. — Flower by Mia Wang. 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Lexie Gibson.

Drawing of a dragon with leaves along its back. — **Earth Dragon** by Henry Tagert, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Nelson.

Drawing of lots of colorful lines. — **Neato Lines** by Wade Luke, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Hannigan.

Paper collage of a cat. — **Callie the Cat** by Mattie Nichols, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Vance.

Painting of colorful fireworks on a dark black background. — **Fireworks Friendship** by Sian Lee, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Rowe.

Painted circles. — **Froot Loops** by Dylan "Sage" Phelps, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: K. Rayburn.

Drawing to two young people sitting and waving at each other. — **We are all the Same!** by Addy Grace Whittington, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Parker.

My Dada by Rowan Anderson, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Alex Harrison.

Drawing of an airplane flying over the land. — **Soaring as a Leader** by Vedvrudh Santhana Krishan, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Bree McMinn.

Drawing of a colorful monster. — **Creeping Monster** by Liam Haug, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Crosland.

Painting of a sunset on the water. — **Sunset on the Water** by Jackson Oakley, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Jefferson.

3D Award Winners

3D Best in Show Award

Clay sculpture of a unicorn. — **Mythical Miniature Magic** by Becky Kate Brasher, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Crosland.

3D 1st Place Awards

Collage of a magnolia tree. — **The Tree of Mississippi** by Rubesh Thirumalai, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Haga.

Clay collage of a caterpillar and rainbow. — **Wonderful World of Caterpillar** by Ira Bushan, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Ms. Rowe.

Paper collage of a night scene. — **lasluciérnagas** by Ana Laura Talavera, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Ms. Roberson.

3D 2nd Place Awards

Collage of flowers made of clay shapes and paint. — **Flowers for Mom** by Emma Corban, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Sabes.

Diorama sculpture of the planets. — **Our Solar System** by Mamie Gordon, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Henderson.

Clay sculpture of an African Wild Dog. — African Wild Dog by James Graham Robertson, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Miller.

3D 3rd Place Awards

Plaster sculpture of a praying mantis. — **The Sculpture of the Rapid Claw Temple (Praying Mantis)** by Finley Brown, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Harris.

Sculpture of a train made with painted cardboard boxes and paper towel rolls. — **One Way Ticket** by Abigail Wolfe, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Maughan.

Clay sculpture of an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh's face. — King Tut's Death Mask by Mallory Miller, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Miller.

3D Honorable Mention Awards

Sculpture of a cactus. — **Colorful Cactus in a Tire** by Eleanor Seitz, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Sasnette.

Two clay figures. — **Red vs Black** by Greyson Dyer, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Misso.

Sculpture of clay animal forms. — **The Dauphipods** by John Collin Robertson, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Martin.

Clay figure of a person. — **Player** by Trevor Peacock, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Blackwell.

Sculpture of painted pinecones and things from nature. — **Skiing on the Great Smokey Mountains** by Sian Lee, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Ms. Rowe.

Sculpture of a honey badger eating. — **Honey Badger Feasting on its Prey** by Max Gordon, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Word.

Clay sculpture of a black cat sitting. — **My Cat Rammy** by Rowan Anderson, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Alex Harrison.

Clay figures laying on a platter. — **Marshmallow Beach Time** by I'lola Roberton, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. West.

Photography Award Winners

Photography Best in Show Award

Photograph of a cat looking up. — **My Cat's Name is Winter** by Sian Lee, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Ms. Rowe.

Photography 1st Place Awards

Photograph of the inside of a glass of water with different colors. — Painted Water by Rubesh Thirumalai, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Haga.

Photograph of flowers. — **Blue Daze of Orlando** by Ira Bhushan, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Ms. Rowe.

PHotograph of a cat looking out the window. — **Looking Out the Window** by Rowan Anderson, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Alex Harrison.

Photography 2nd Place Awards

Photograph of a sandy beach with a smiley face drawn in the sand. — **My Happy Place** by Emma Powell, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Hannigan

Photograph of a cat laying on its side surrounded by paper dollars and coins. — **Robber Cat** by Said Catarina Wilson, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Ms. Henderson.

Photograph of goats standing on metal equipment. — **Goat Playground** by Grayson "Mayes" Simmons, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Miller.

Photography 3rd Place Awards

Photograph of a stingray under water. — Hey Cownose Ray~ Smile! Click-Click-Click by Aiden E. Cho, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Haga.

Photograph of a dog wearing a dog collar. — **My Friend Chuck** by Peter Nordin, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Vance.

Photograph of an electrical power tower. — **Power Tower** by Abraham Goldberh-Levine, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Hudson.

Photography Honorable Mention Awards

Photograph of the sky looking up past the trees. — **Giants** by James Summerlin, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: E. Nelson.

Photograph of a lizard on a tree. — **My Little Dinosaur** by Daniel Ramirez-Ortega, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Seltzer-Hill.

Photograph of spiral shapes made from small grains of sand. — **Spinning Art** by John Collin Robertson, 2nd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Martin.

Photograph of a sunset. — **Beautiful Sky** by Charlie Poole, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mrs. Hall.

Photograph of palm trees on a beach. — **The Palm Trees and the Breeze** by Abigail Wolfe, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Maughan.

Sunset through the trees. — **Sunset in the Trees** by Edee Civello, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: McKinzie.

Photograph of a picture of a blue dart frog. — **Blue Frog** by Max Riggins, 3rd Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Ms. Parker.

Photograph of the sky at dusk over a neighborhood of houses. — **Are You a Tornado** by Claire S. Cho, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Mr. Harrison.

Close up photograph of seeds on a branch in winter. — **Winter** by Reid Summerlin, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: B. McMinn.

Photograph of a snowman. — **Snowman** by Ruth Pylate, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Word.

Two photographs of plants, one photograph of a tree, and one photograph of the sun arranged together.. — **Life Grows Again** by Lila Kate Everitt, 4th Grade, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary. Teacher: Miller.