Originally published in 2000
By Yolanda Alvarez
Twelve hundred children from across Texas submitted artwork for the 2000 International Aviation Art Contest. The theme of the contest was “Flight into the Future.” Entries were judged in one of three age groups: Category 1, ages 6-9, Category II, ages 10-13 and Category III, ages 14-17.
The state winners received a certificate and were recognized along with their parents for their artistic talents during the 18th Annual Texas Aviation Conference Awards Banquet.
Danielle Garnier, from Rummel Creek Elementary, Houston, Texas, was the first place winner in Category I entry. Lee Lewallen from Llano Junior High, Llano, Texas, was the first place winner in Category II entry. Kayla Krebs from Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville, Texas, was the first place winner in Category III. The annual International Aviation Art Contest is sponsored by the National Aeronautics Association, The National Association of State Aviation Officials, and Federal Aviation Administration in cooperation with the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI). The art contest is designed to motivate and encourage young people to become more familiar with and participate in aeronautics, engineering and science. Visit our Web site at www.dot.state.tx.us to view the winners’ artwork for the Year 2000 contest.