Morton Art Students Participate in the 18th Annual Elmhurst College High School Art Exhibition

The open house style reception was on Wednesday, January 18 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

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Luis Leon, Digital Photography

Students and their guests viewed the artwork from 10 local high schools including Morton West. Awards were given to selected works and one $2000 scholarship was awarded to a senior from each school. Tours of the Elmhurst College Art Facilities were also available.  The event took place from Thursday, January, 12 through Tues., January, 24 and was open for public viewing.

The following are the Morton West ribbon winners.  Inci Ochoa won the $2000 scholarship this year and  is seriously considering attending Elmhurst College next year.

Excellence Ribbons:   Caroline Delagdillo, Painting           Vanessa Donato,  Photo                Jehieli Vazquez, AP Photo

Distinction Ribbons: Maritza Avila, Design, Brianna Strader, AP Photo, Christian Carrera, Photo

Judge’s Choice:  Julia Zemancikova, AP Photo

Honors Ribbons:  Inci Ocho, AP Photo, Cesar Tavarez, Photo

Scholarship Award of Excellence:  Inci Ocho, AP Photo

Jehieli Vazquez. AP Photography
Frida Davila, Digital Photography

Janet Marquez, Design and Digital Photography

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Adrian Lopez, Digital Photography
George Montejano, Digital Photography
Vanessa Donato, Digital Photography
Paloma Alfaro, AP Art
Inci Ocho celebrates her scholarship win with her family.