Originally published in 1994
Over 14,000 school children from across the United States submitted artwork for the 1994 International Aviation Art Contest. Students were invited to submit art based on the theme “Flying Saves Lives”. Over 200 Texas entries were received by the Aviation Division. A panel of judges which included Mel Brown of Texas Aviation Artists, and Rose Salinas, Art Instructor for Austin I.S.D., participated in the final selection. The first place Texas winners were, Category 1- Ages 5-8: Matthew Anderson, Age 8, Preston Hollow Elementary, Dallas; Category II – Ages 9-12: Eric Barhan, Age 11, Dunbar Middle School, Dickinson; and Category III – Ages 13-16: Joey Askew, Age 15, Buna High School, Buna. David Fulton, Aviation Division Director, presented Eric and Matthew their awards at the Texas Airport Operators Conference. Each of the winners were given aviation lithographs courtesy of Aero Lithographs, Inc., Euless, TX. Special thanks go to all of the teachers who encouraged their students to participate in this program.