Cedar Creek sophomore wins top prize in Texas art contest

CEDAR CREEK — A Bastrop Independent School District student recently earned top honors in a statewide art competition.

Lorelei Smith, Cedar Creek High School sophomore and budding artist, claimed first place in the high school 2-D division of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Art Contest. She took home a custom belt buckle and a $6,000 scholarship for her colorful piece, “Majesty in the Meadow,” which features a striking depiction of a longhorn.

L orelei ’s mother, Jol e en Smi t h, an alumna of the University of Texas at Austin, was the inspiration behind the award-winning piece, according to Lorelei.