Ruckel Middle School student is Okaloosa’s Art in the Capitol winner

NICEVILLE, Fla – Ruckel Middle School student Brodie Lacanilao is the school district’s winner in the state’s Art in the Capitol competition.

Lacanilao’s winning entry, a portrait entitled ZHC, is now on display in the Florida Capitol.

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Marcus Chambers, Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools, visited Ruckel Middle School to celebrate the 7^th-grader as the Okaloosa County School District’s Art in the Capitol Winner.

“Brodie is a talented student who has a passion for art and his skill set is impressive,” said Chambers.

winning entry Brodie Lacanilao capitol art winner okaloosa schools 2021 — This portrait by Brodie Lacanilao, entitled ZHC, is now on display in the Florida Capitol. Brodie is a 7th-grader at Ruckel Middle School in Niceville.

Gina Piccorossi is Lacanilao’s art teacher at RMS.

The Art in the Capitol Competition is a statewide visual arts competition for Florida students in grades 6 through 8.

Each school district holds an annual art competition with artwork judged by a selection committee consisting of art teachers. The winning art from each district is displayed in the Capitol during the legislative session.