Students shine at art symposium

Artists from Sundance High School made their mark at the 56th annual Wyoming High School State Art Symposium last weekend, showing off their work at the largest statewide art exhibition in the nation.

Over 4700 pieces were on display in Casper, from 67 schools across Wyoming.

Catch Downey, with a piece titled "Dishwashing Daydream", and Madeline Fleenor, with a piece titled "Walk in the Park", both won first place and were named First Lady winners, which means their artwork will be displayed at the Governor's Mansion for the next year.

Savanah Peterson with "Horse", Gatlan Ayer with "Charcuterie", Holden Ayer with "Grammy's van Gogh" and Fleenor with "Week" also won first place awards.

Art teacher Tobi Miller-Ayer was named Wyoming Secondary Art Educator's Association (WSAE) Secretary Elect for the 2024-25 school year and was also nominated for WSAE teacher of the year.