Rounding out the performing arts exhibition was an excellent recitation of the Declaration of Independence by Josiah Fair – in full colonial costume.

Portrait artist Stacy Bogan of Lafayette sketches Lucas Coon while his mother Christy holds him.

A display of some of the artwork exhibited by students from area schools.

Miss Emily's Ballerinas gave a preview of dance numbers they are peparing for a recital in May.

The art exhibition and contest had nearly 100 entries – from young artists who submitted pieces from Eastern Pulaski Elementary School, Winamac Community High School, Caston Middle School, West Central Elementary School and West Central High School. Award winners were:

High school - Painting

• First place – Sydney Cole, 11^th grade, West Central

• Second place – Tyler Nedze, 12^th grade, West Central

• Third place – Lazan Wuethrich, 12^th grade, Winamac Community

• Honorable Mention – Rebecca Semrau, 10^th grade, West Central

• Honorable Mention – Taylor Redelman, 12^th grade, West Central

High School – Drawing

• First place – Mikayla Young, 10^th grade, West Central
• Second place – Jacquie Frye, 10^th grade, West Central
• Third place – Jacquie Frye, 10^th grade, West Central
• Honorable Mention – Dakota Rogers, 11^th grade, Winamac Community
• Honorable Mention – Ashley Braasch, 11^th grade, Winamac Community
• Honorable Mention – Hadassan Vargas, 12^th grade, Winamac Community

High School – Sculpture

• First place – Cali Fairchild, 11^th grade, West Central
• Second place – Jackie Wettstein, 9^th grade, West Central
• Third place – Alex Tauber, 9^th grade, West Central

Elementary 3-5 – Painting

• First place – Cassady Sobczak, 4^th grade, Eastern Pulaski
• Second place – Danielle Ayers, 3^rd grade, Eastern Pulaski
• Third Place – Ellie Cook, 3^rd grade, Eastern Pulaski

Elementary 6-8 - Painting

• First place – Lauren Moss, 6^th grade, Caston
• Second place – Adriana Smith, 7^th grade, Caston
• Third Place – Adriana Smith, 7^th grade, Caston

Elementary K-2 - Drawing

• First place – Aidan Smith, 1^st grade, Eastern Pulaski
• Second place – Jewel Couner, 2^nd grade, Eastern Pulaski
• Third Place – Jasman Vlach, 2^nd grade, West Central

Elementary 3-5 - Drawing

• 1^st place – Wendy Salazar, 3^rd grade, West Central
• 2^nd place – Valarie Field, 4^th grade, Eastern Pulaski
• 3^rd Place – Julian Luzaddem, 3^rd grade, West Central

Elementary 3-5 - Photography

• First place – Angel Earles, 5^th grade, Eastern Pulaski

“Art on the Spot” consisted of several tables where students could create and take home original pieces of art. Between tile painting, clay creations, face painting and more creatively fun items, the event gave the TV show “Colorsplash” a run for its money. Great art was created and enjoyed by all.

All this would not have been possible without assistance from volunteers who assisted the sorority, including Angie Newman, Lisa Doud, Dave Crissinger, Dan Murphy, Dave Bennett and Jeanne Newman who helped with setting up, tearing down, supervising and keeping the sound system running. Special thanks to the Church of the Heartland in Winamac for providing the space for allowing Psi Iota Xi to creatively “Celebrate the Arts.”

Finally, the sorority extends special thanks to all its generous donors: Kewanna Metal Specialties, Bennett Insurance & Realty, Goble Heal Chiropractic PC, The Braun Corporations, Winamac Coil Spring Inc. Alliance Bank, 1st Source Bank, Bev Thompson Krasner of State Farm Insurance, Marita R. Grisel CPA, Murphy Law Office, Beauty Break and Frain Mortuary.

Psi Iota Xi was originally founded in 1897 in Muncie, Indiana. Our mission is to further charitable enterprises; study the best art, literature, and music; develop ourselves socially, morally and intellectually; and ask for God’s help to advance in these fields of endeavor. The Winamac Chapter was established in 1996.