SOUTH MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WINS FIRST PLACE AT NIKE’S
HISPANIC ART CONTEST; STUDENTS FROM HIALEAH HIGH AND MIAMI
SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL TOOK SECOND AND THIRD PLACE
Hip Hop mogul Fat Joe, Tattoo Artist Chris Nunez of Miami Ink, Pro-athlete and former
Hialeah High Alumn Gio Gonzales, Univision’s Satcha Pretto, Pop Artist Lebo and
Nike GM Maria Montano served as the judging panel at the exclusive youth event in the
Wynwood Arts District
Miami-Dade Superintendent Alberto Carvalho congratulated the winners at the event
Nike announced that all the students who submitted artwork would receive the 2008
limited-edition Hispanic Pride Footwear, only 500 made in the US
October 24, 2008, Miami, FL – Nike announced today the winners of the Hispanic Pride Art
contest, which included 1st place winner South Miami Senior Laura Garcia, who’s piece reflected
her families experience as they migrate to Miami from Cuba. Students from Hialeah High and
Miami Springs High School took second and third place, respectively. Over 50 pieces were
submitted and judged by an all-star panel including: Hip Hop mogul Fat Joe, Tattoo Artist Chris
Nunez of the reality show ‘Miami Ink’, Pro-athlete and former Hialeah High School alumnae Gio
Gonzales, Univision host Satcha Pretto, pop-artist Lebo and Nike GM Maria Montano. The event
took place in Miami’s Wynwood Arts district and drew in over 100 students from the Miami-Dade
community. Miami-Dade Superintendent Alberto Carvalho was on hand to congratulate the
winners of the contest.
Student Winners
1. SOUTH MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL: Individual Submission by Laura Garcia
The First Place winner received the special Nike award and a $2500 check donation to South
Miami’s art program, on her behalf. The student body at South Miami High School will also
receive a Nike t-shirt with an image of Garcia’s artwork, this week.
2. HIALEAH HIGH SCHOOL: Team Submission by Yorlin Hurtado, Nathalie Iglesias, Tiffany
Laitano, Jessica Llorens, Nick Mendana, Edith Mora, Raelyn DeCampo, Laura Moreno,
Andrew Rodriquez, Lyanne Rodriquez, Zoe Rodriquez, John Villalled, Nick Bassi, Gretta
Cruz, Eddie Cutino, Raelyn DeCampo, Diana Fuentes, Anthony Hernandez and Jessica
Hernandez.
The Second Place winners received a special Nike award and a $1500 check donation to
Hialeah High’s art program, on the team’s behalf.
3. MIAMI SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL: Individual Submission by Yankiel Mompeller
The Third Place winner received a special Nike award and a $1000 check donation to
Hialeah High’s art program, on Mompeller’s behalf.
From September 15th – October 15th, Nike partnered with Miami-Dade High School students on a
creative challenge, encouraging students to create an artistic expression of their own Hispanic
PRIDE. At the event, Nike announced that every Miami-Dade student who submitted artwork
would receive a pair of Nike’s Limited Edition Hispanic Pride shoes. Only 500 pairs of the shoe
were produced in the US. The shoes are not available for sale.
The Nike All Court shoe design incorporates a technique known as Piteado, a popular method
used on leather belts and boots throughout Latin America. The word “Pride” is displayed on the
shoe to reflect the lifestyle of Hispanics living in the United States and the font used was made
famous by the low rider culture of the southwest. The ornate floral details also encourage
freedom of expression while the rich jewel tone colors of brown, yellow and green combine to
give the shoe a unique appearance. Colors also reflect cultural life essentials such as coffee
beans reflecting brown shades and island life through neutral tones. The product was created by
Nike designer Kiki McGhee.
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