AIB Elementary School Art Show winners, from left, are Raeah Barnhart, Lyla Morrissey, Callie Lasure, Kaleigh Dennis, Taylor Shortridge and Ella Strode.

The votes are in and the 2025 winners of Boreman Elementary “Branching into the Arts” art show have been announced. Held on March 4th at Boreman Elementary School, the event showcased the impressive artistic talents of young students and highlighted the school’s dedication to fostering creativity.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the arts with our community,” said Emmalyn Olaru, Boreman’s art teacher. “We hope everyone enjoys the hard work and creativity that our students have exhibited through their artwork.”

This year’s show featured 158 student pieces displayed on the stage with additional artwork exhibited throughout the school. Families, friends, and community members filled the halls, admiring the vibrant and imaginative creations on display.

The annual event not only gives students the opportunity to express themselves artistically but also encourages a love for the arts within the community. Congratulations to all the talented young artists who participated!

Pre-K Winners

Lilah Buck, Jackson Gaspers, Baylor Flesher, Jamison Smith, Lynnaya Dennis, Olivia Ramsey, Jacquelynn Scarbro, Mylo Hart, Willow Neff, Landon McKinney, Conner Dawson, Gannon Tallman

Kindergarten

Winners

Jaelynn Blevins, Adaline Lewis, Willow Titus, Lakyn Thomas, Gabbie Anderson, Scotlyn Koontz, Bentley Eddy, Nevaeh Thompson, Arieana Neff, Lainey Hartman, Lilly Spencer, Mrs. LeMaster’s Class

First Grade Winners

Olivia Sloan, Alex Scarbro, Ian Ferrell, Kira Hinkle, David Bowman, Kallista Wade, Aubrie Patterson, Matthew McDougal, Cohen Moore, Autumn Patterson, Gentry Scheidemantel, James Smith, Ariella Doll, Maddy Carson, Levi Weekley

Second Grade Winners

Josie Leek, Gemma Smith, Tyk Forrester, Aaron Carse, Charlotte Flesher, Lena Cunningham, Henley Smith, Shaleigh Koontz, Holden Haught, Callie Lasure, Garrett Cochran, Harmony Hendrickson, Jayleea Gorrell, Ryleigh Wright, Sawyer Keller, River Wade

Third Grade Winners

Lyla Morrissey, David Kinsey, Hunter Jackson, Kayden Jones, Gentry Billiter, Preston Street, Lily Stillwagoner, Dawson Haught, Sophia Sloan, Jase Jenkins, Mathew Bassett, Madeline O’Neal, Rowen Brightwell, Kayleigh Lancaster, Landon Sheets, Tristan McNees, Presley Westbrook, Olive Mykisen

Fourth Grade Winners

Rebecca Hutson, Kylee Hawkins, Lincoln Thomas, Brennan O’Neal, Reason Hamilton, Ella Strode, Brynlee Henderson, Kolson Conklin, Aly Baker, Jocelyn Gump, Devin Judge, IreLynne Wade, Abby Thomas, Colter Eldred, Katee Dawson

Fifth Grade Winners

Danica Fiber, Raelynn Brown, Zeva Fiber, Raeah Barnhart, Brooklyn Gist, Randalyn Foltz, Crimson McCoy, Justice Kildow, Kaitlynn Ruegg, Kambre Yeater, Joshua Myers, Makenzie Farrell, Katelyn Watkinson, Kaleigh Dennis, Jayda Weekley

2025 Award Winners were:

Best of Show Primary: Callie Lasure

Best of Show Intermediate: Kaleigh Dennis

Best of Show 3-D: Lyla Morrissey

Staff Choice Award: Ella Strode

Student Choice Award: Raeah Barnhart

AIB is also proud to announce that 2 bobcats, Hunter Jackson and Elisia Haught, have artwork featured in the Youth Art Month Show in Parkersburg, WV. Hunter won third place in the elementary drawing division, and Elisia won third place in the elementary painting division. Both students’ work will also be on display at ARTS ALIVE in Charleston on May 2 at 6pm. The show is free and open to the public. Additional student work has been submitted for Arts Alive.

A Special Thank You goes to Taylor Shortridge, a 5th grade student, digitally designed the program cover for this year’s show, “AIB is Branching into the Arts!” Thank you for your hard work Taylor! Also a special thank you to Mrs. Joyce Hagerty for judging and matting our artwork! Thank you to everyone on the art committee who also helped with shrink wrapping!