By James Robertson
Mabank student Trinity Wennerstrom placed first in a preliminary UIL art memorization competition. She will now advance to the district and regional competition in January.
During the competition Wennerstrom and other competitors were required to memorize several pieces of art and take a test on them. She was required to use proper grammar, punctuation, and name the artist and title of the piece of work shown.
Mary Wennerstrom, her mother, says that she not only placed first in the competition but also received a perfect score.
Competitors were required to test on 15 portraits during the event held at the Mabank Administration Building. During the finals they will all be tested on 41 portraits, again following the same criteria.
“The competition was tough and challenging, but it was fun,” the first place winner declared.
Wennerstrom said that her daughter has a passion for the arts, both visual and musical.
“Trinity has a very creative mind,” said Wennerstrom. “She is very good at it and I expect her to place high at the big one as well. She will definitely represent MISD well.”