I love this. Not only does the artwork represent the pastiche of America (the nation I love to pledge allegiance to), but it represents the super diversity that I've experienced in my work with K-12 schools. There are times I wish that we saw more of this representation in our national leadership, television programming, and teaching force. Sarah Harrison got it right! I live by a middle school and every morning at 7:30 I watch the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders walking by my house. They are a medley of heterogeneity and it makes me smile every day.
Because of her artwork - and note, ART IS BEING CELEBRATED, the student received a $30,000 scholarship for college, a trip to Googolplex out west, and a free Chromebook (well, an Apple would be a much better computer for such an artist, but she should be thankful).
What's also cool is that Bunnell High School will receive a $50,000 grant to boost their STEM programs: science, technology, engineering, and math.
The student noted that she dreams of a future "where everyone is safe and accepted wherever they go, whoever they are."
This was the best news I read all week and Harrison's artwork put a tiny bit of hope back in my heart.
Congratulations!
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