McMeans Junior High Students’ Artwork Chosen for County Bus

KATY, TX [September 13, 2024] – This week, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones celebrated five Katy ISD students for their creativity, debuting a newly wrapped precinct bus featuring their artwork.

The honorees — Erin Chua, Avery Minyard, Emma Suwan, and Vikasini Siva Murugan from McMeans Junior High, along with Ashley Stilwell, a former McMeans student now at Taylor High School — were greeted by a vibrant assembly of the school’s band, cheerleaders, fellow classmates, school board members, campus and district administrators, and proud family members. This was the first time, they had the opportunity to see their work celebrated and magnified on such a grand canvas!

The students’ artwork was chosen from among hundreds of entries submitted last year, when the Commissioner invited students from Alief, Cypress Fairbanks, Houston, Katy, Spring Branch, Waller and Tomball ISDs to create artwork that reflected the theme, The History of, and Unity in, Harris County!  

Harris County buses provide transportation for senior residents to community activities, and support all residents during emergencies, including serving as cooling centers and helping to provide much-needed supplies.  

“You all have made the bus so beautiful,” said Commissioner Briones. “Your art will lift people up.”

Stilwell, the current Taylor student, spoke on behalf of the other student honorees, recognizing their teacher, Ashlyn Gremillion, for her support and inspiration through their years in art. She acknowledged the growth in herself as an artist and plans to continue pursuing art.

Beaming with pride during the morning’s ceremony, Gremillion recognized her students for their willingness to try new things, and school and District leadership for their continued support.

“I’m so proud of the courage these students had,” she said. “There is so much opportunity and room for them to grow.”

McMeans Junior High Student Art Chosen for Harris County Bus Photo Gallery

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