The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts recognized students for their achievements in the 2024 Arts and Humanities Research Capstone Symposium during an awards ceremony on May 3.
The symposium is an opportunity for ASMSA students to showcase their talents within the arts and humanities. The event features lectures and performances by students in the fields of arts and literature, creative writing, fine arts, history and music. The lectures and performances are the result of capstone research projects conducted by the students as a required part of ASMSA’s academic program.
Students competed in either Arts, History, and Literature or the Visual and Performing Arts categories. Individual category awards as well as overall winners for each major category were announced during the ceremony.
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Overall Winners
Arts, History, and Literature: Rosie Garner, a junior from White Hall
Visual and Performing Arts: Jaime Hernandez, a junior from Decatur
Arts, History, and Literature
Creative Writing
Best Senior Independent Study: Kuhno Lee, a senior from Little Rock
1st place: Jonathan Tucker, a junior from Batesville; 2nd place: C.H. Breshears, a junior from Bonnerdale; 3rd place: Kris Torres, a junior from Fairfield Bay
Humanities
1st place: Alex Ulmer, a junior from Conway; 2nd place: Lauren Dengel, a junior from Cabot
History and Culture
1st place: Rosie Garner, a junior from White Hall; 2nd place: Katherine Quintanilla, a junior from Nashville; 3rd place: Lola Tate, a junior from Benton
Best Presentation
History and Culture: Paul Jonsek, a junior from Hot Springs Village
Humanities: Shiloh Ladd, a junior from Wynne
Creative Writing: Saylor Ross, a junior from Crossett
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Arts - Juniors
1st place: Olivia Busby, a junior from Heber Springs; 2nd place: Leah Hollinger, a junior from Eureka Springs; 3rd place: Laney Caldwell, a junior from Cabot
Fine Arts - Seniors
1st place: Kiara Flowers, a senior from Little Rock; 2nd place: Ciara Stephens, a senior from Cherry Valley; 3rd place: Lyla Hill, a senior from Hot Springs
Fine Arts - Best in Show
Ciara Stephens, a senior from Cherry Valley, for “Juke Joint”
Music
1st place: Jena Brown, a junior from Hope; 2nd place: Paddy Easely, a junior from Conway
Film - Best in Show
Jaime Hernandez, a junior from Decatur, for "Sift"