High school students place in Hampton Woman’s Club art show

On Friday, April 18, 2025, the Hampton Woman’s Club hosted a reception to honor the 2025 Student Art Contest winners. Middle and high school students were recognized for their outstanding works using a variety of media, including pencil drawing, painting, digital art, fiber arts, and sculpture. The Hampton Woman’s Club Art Contest is held annually to support, encourage, and celebrate the artistic achievements of young student artists across Hampton.

The winners are as follows:

High School:

1st Place: Jiselle Banks, Kecoughtan High School, Art Teacher: Ms. Brooks

2nd Place: Nakia Boykin, Phoebus High School, Art Teacher: Mr. Hakanson

3rd Place: Jennifer Bui Cao, Kecoughtan High School, Art Teacher: Ms. Brewer

Honorable Mentions:

Haley Ross, Kecoughtan High School, Art Teacher: Ms. Brewer

Phan Le, Bethel High School, Art Teacher: Ms. Thayer

Middle School:

1st Place: Ira Yakovets, Eaton Fundamental Middle School, Art Teacher: Ms. Horn

2nd Place: Jesse Briscoe, Syms Middle School, Art Teacher: Ms. Cooper

3rd Place: Elijah Raya, Syms Middle School, Art Teacher: Ms. Cooper

Honorable Mentions:

Skylar Harris, Jones Magnet Middle School, Art Teacher: Ms. Colby

Lylah Miller, Kilgore Gifted Center, Art Teacher: Ms. Smith

Best in Show: Aliyah Boyce, Kecoughtan High School, Art Teacher: Ms. Brooks

“Congratulations to the incredibly talented students who participated in this year’s contest,” said Ai Choo Ashe, Hampton City Schools teacher specialist for the department of visual and performing arts. “I am impressed with the diversity of artwork submitted and the unique perspectives represented in each piece. Thank you to our dedicated art teachers for guiding and supporting our students, and to the Hampton Woman’s Club for their continued support of the visual and performing arts department.”