ART STAR Student WinnerART STAR Student WinnerThe DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has announced the winners of its fourth annual ART STAR awards for visual and performing arts.

The ART STAR contest is open to all kindergarten through grade 12 students in DCSD. Students were nominated by district teachers, with the winners honored at a special event in March. One elementary, middle and high school student from each of the district’s regions were selected, as well as one district-wide performing arts star for the 2016-2017 school year.

REGION 1

  • Elementary – Margaret McNalley, Austin ES; 5th grade
  • Middle – Mia Granelli, Chamblee MS; 8th grade
  • High – Mia Manning, Dunwoody HS; 12th grade

REGION 2

  • Elementary – Savanah Spires, Henderson Mill ES; 5th grade
  • Middle – Miles Mallory, DESA; 7th grade
  • High – Elly Tha, Tucker HS; 12th grade

REGION 3

  • Elementary – Courtney Blevins, Rockbridge ES; 5th grade
  • Middle – Kylinn Bailey, Redan MS; 6th grade
  • High – Asha Gayton, Redan HS; 12th grade

REGION 4

  • Elementary – Charlesia Durden, Marbut Theme ES; 5th grade
  • Middle – Kendyl Burse, Lithonia MS; 6th grade
  • High – Arantza Pena, Arabia Mtn. HS; 10th grade

REGION 5

  • Elementary – Taylor Crowder, Cedar Grove ES; 2nd grade
  • Middle – Lantrellious Stevens, McNair MS; 8th grade
  • High – Iris Corea, Elizabeth Andrews HS; 11th grade

PERFORMING ART STAR

  • Abigail Campbell, Wadsworth Magnet; 5th grade

The winning works will be displayed in the lobby area of the Administrative Instructional Complex, with two-dimensional and three-dimensional art work rotated quarterly. The art work includes pottery, painting, pen and ink, and mixed media work.