Natalee Recognized

Natalee Williams

     Natalee Ann Williams, a 16-year-old Grace student, was recognized for her artistic abilities and was awarded third place on one of her watercolor paintings. She entered a contest called Rodeo Art through the Tulsa State Fair. Last school year Natalee did an assignment in art class, and after she submitted it, her art teacher thought her project should be entered into the Rodeo Art contest. Natalee was thrilled, and she jumped on the opportunity to be in a state competition.

     The competition began around the month of April and ended the beginning of October. After waiting so patiently, Natalee finally got the results of the contest: she found her name posted on the web at TulsaStateFair.com! She was so excited when she found out she got third place. All of Natalee's hard work paid off in the end when she receiver her third-place white ribbon. In her category, there were about thirty participants against whom she was competing. There were two divisions in the high school level and she entered the freshman-sophomore category.

     This painting took her about three weeks to complete, during which she worked on her project every day for at least an hour. Even though she enjoyed this project very much and did very well on it, she does not know if she wants to enter this contest again. Natalee would like to enter a needle and thread contest at ORUEF this year and plans on doing well in that contest also. Needle and thread and art are some of her favorite hobbies. Not only does this artistic young lady work on these at school, but she spends some of her time at home on these projects as well. We all want to recognize Natalee for her great accomplishment and say "congratulations."

Story by Alisha Allen