PHS Senior Daisy Van Meter takes top prize at Tri Kappa Spring Student Art Show

Plymouth’s Tri Kappa Beta Delta is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Spring Student Art Show, a stunning exhibition celebrating the creative accomplishments of Plymouth High School (PHS) artists.

This year’s “Best in Show” was awarded to senior Daisy Van Meter for her evocative oil painting of a home at dusk. Van Meter, a recent Art Department Hall of Fame inductee, also demonstrated her versatility by securing a second-place finish in the Ceramics category.

With the guidance of PHS art teachers, Laura Perkins and Haley Stegelmann, students produced an exhibit showcasing the best of the school year’s creations. The difficult task of judging fell to Jayne Jacobson, Christa Risher, and Tony Straw of Heartland Artists, who evaluated numerous entries across seven distinct categories. Tri Kappa representatives also recognized four additional artists for their excellence, and the students presented several of their peers with special Student Choice awards.

All award winners will receive certificates, ribbons, and monetary prizes provided by the Beta Delta chapter. The community is invited to view the collection, which is currently on display in the Door 5 corridor near the PHS auditorium and will remain open to the public through Friday, May 15.

Tri Kappa Art Show Results 2026

Best of Show – Daisy Van Meter

Ceramics                                                                     Sketches and Studies

1.         Sara Lopez                                                      1.         Mia Ford

2.         Daisy Van Meter                                             2.         Maia Danforth

3.         Paige Frank                                                     3.         Maia Danforth

4.         Chole Joshick                                                  4.         Abrielle Yeazel

5.         Marisa Langfeldt                                            5.         Hayden Shipley

Black and White Drawing                                          Color Drawing                       

1.         Ava Lloyd                                                       1.         Carmen Garcia

2.         Paige Merrill                                                   2.         Ruby Naylor

3.         Ava Lloyd                                                       3.         Dominick Sellers

4.         Ruby Naylor                                                   4.         Sophia Casbon

5.         Kenzie Creighbaum                                        5.         Vivy Miller                                     

Mixed Media                                                              Painting

1.         Maia Danforth                                                1.         Daisy Van Meter

2.         Isabella Moreno                                              2.         Ruby Naylor

3.         Ava Lloyd                                                       3.         Chris Bradley

4.         Vivy Miller                                                     4.         Ruby Naylor

5.         Henry Moncada                                              5.         Henry Moncada

Sculpture (3-D)                                                           Student Choice Artists
1.         Meredith Borden                                             1.         Alivia Grund – Painting

2.         Jenna Blake                                                    2.         Trinity Barth – Painting

3.         Meredith Borden                                             3.         Zoe Allen – Ceramics

4.         Henry Moncada                                              4.         Nathan Rodriguez – Sketches

5.         Sophia Stein

Tri Kappa Choice Artists

1.         Alivia Grund – Painting

2.         Elliot Mear – Drawing/Ceramics

3.         Lily Naylor – B&W Drawing

4.         Carissa Faulstich – Color Drawing

Tri Kappa is an Indiana philanthropic organization that supports local efforts in charity, culture, and education. The Beta Delta chapter is committed to fostering the arts and supporting the next generation of creators in the Plymouth community.

Photo Caption #1: Best in Show – painting by Daisy Van Meter

Photo Caption #2: First Place Black and White Drawing – Ava Lloyd