+Arts Council honors Simi Valley scholars

The Ventura County Arts Council recently hosted a Recognition Reception in the sculpture garden of the Studio Channel Islands Art Center for 20 Arts Scholars from Ventura County.

Each student passed an application process to be selected to attend the 2007 California State Summer School for the Arts/ Innerspark session at Cal Arts in Valencia.

At a reception each student was recognized with certificates from the council and state, county and city elected officials. In addition, council President Monica Nolan presented each student with a Commemorative Folio featuring their fellow 2007 Ventura County Arts Scholars.

The local arts scholars are

Monica Adrian, Simi Valley, Santa Susana High School, visual arts.

Alexandra Fragoso, Simi Valley, St. Paschal, vocal music.

Ryan McCarty, Simi Valley, Royal High School, instrumental music and music composition.

Samantha Standridge, Simi Valley, Santa Susana High School, animation.

Brittney Torres, Simi Valley, Santa Susana High School, animation.